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Offline poxeclipse

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IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 06:53:40 »
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:02:02 »
The seller is a good guy.  I purchased a Model F from him last year and it came incredibly well packaged. 
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:05:01 »
He is in Malaysia?

Good chance for me to grab it! Whoopie! :D
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:16:21 »
Is there a difference between XT and AT besides the connector?
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:19:57 »
^OMG yes....look at the key layout.  AT is vastly superior in every way.
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:22:55 »
Ah, I see. The XT does seem like it could be awkward. Thanks, AKIMbO.
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:37:49 »
I know people say the switches are superior to other buckling springs, but is the sound different?
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:43:37 »
Yup...it's louder.
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:48:53 »
D: ...now I have to get my hands on one.
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 09:11:26 »
The Model M is a plastic toy compared to a Model F.

And when you take them apart - the differences are even greater!
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 10 January 2013, 09:28:27 »
Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 10 January 2013, 07:37:49
I know people say the switches are superior to other buckling springs, but is the sound different?
The sound is nice, you can do a floss mod if it's too much for you. It's more metalic, whereas the Model M has a plasticky sound, as fohat mentioned. The actuation force is much lower than Model M. This is what guided me to Model F, the Model M keys are too hard for my fingers. On Model F AT, the spacebar is hard too, and if you want to make it lighter you have to open the keyboard. It's not hard, but you have to pay attention. There is a lot of info on GH about this.
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Re: IBM Model F PC / AT Keyboard: Now For Sale
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 11 January 2013, 00:03:06 »
I should be getting it! :D

He shall deliver to some MRT station in Singapore. Hopefully :D
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