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Offline xyzzy

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IBM Model M Soft Touch (non-clicky buckling springs)
« on: Sun, 18 January 2009, 07:51:30 »
The rare variant with silicon grease applied, to dampen the sound of the buckling springs. Price starts from $59.95.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290290066435

Note that it may have a problem in the electronics, see the item description in the auction.

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Offline wellington1869

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IBM Model M Soft Touch (non-clicky buckling springs)
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 18 January 2009, 13:53:12 »
I've always been interested in this model (until I bought a 'syringe' of silicon grease and rolled my own). My only concern with this model was the question of how much grease they apply at the factory. I've only seen one review of this product and the impression I got is that they get rid of the click almost completely (the review was kind of vague on that). Whereas I'd want some click to remain (and I was able to do that by controlling how much grease is applied).

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Offline xyzzy

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IBM Model M Soft Touch (non-clicky buckling springs)
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 18 January 2009, 14:14:35 »
Quote from: wellington1869;18611
My only concern with this model was the question of how much grease they apply at the factory. I've only seen one review of this product and the impression I got is that they get rid of the click almost completely (the review was kind of vague on that).


Yep this seems to be confirmed by the seller. He describes the keyboard as non-clicky, even if it retains (a bit of?) tactile feedback.

IBM Model F62 (Ellipse's) • PFU HHKB Pro Type S Hybrid • PFU HHKB Pro • Leopold FC660C • IBM Model M SSK 1391472 • IBM Model M SSK UNI04C6 • IBM Model M 1391405 (x4) • Cherry MX 1800 Compact (blue Cherry) • Cherry MX 11900 Touchboard (brown Cherry) • Dell AT102W (black Alps) • Apple Extended Keyboard II (cream Alps) • Acer 6312-TA (black Acer) • Unikey KWD-601 (white Cherry)