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Offline nz_nails

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IBM Model M (52g9700)
« on: Thu, 11 August 2011, 23:16:37 »
Hey new guy here, heard this is the place to be for mech keyboards

Just got me an IBM model m (52g9700), So far i have to say this thing is awesome, I am never going back to a non mech keyboard.

Mine seems to be different to others I have Green ALT keys and the word "FAX" on the front the number 4 key, I was wondering if you guys new any info on this model number (52g9700) and why the ALT keys are green

Cheers guys

Edit: I hope this is the right place for this thread
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Offline False_Dmitry_II

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« Reply #1 on: Fri, 12 August 2011, 00:46:44 »
There are lots of different sets of keys. You just happened to get something that wasn't ordered to be completely standard.
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Offline kinkng

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« Reply #2 on: Fri, 12 August 2011, 07:58:30 »
A lot of folks think that the green ALT key is more desireable than the black one (me included).
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Offline theferenc

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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 12 August 2011, 11:35:03 »
I also prefer the green alt. It just adds a nice splash of color to an otherwise fairly drab colored board. I still think it's one of the best looking keyboards out there, though.
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Offline nz_nails

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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 12 August 2011, 17:45:35 »
Thanks for the info guys. Mine has just green lettering on the ALT key if that is what you thought I meant. Also just noticed one more thing it has Green "SysRq" on the front of the print screen key and a black "break" on the front of the pause key.

Cheers guys
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