(Gone) 1991 IBM model M (1394946) Made by IBM industrial gray + metal ps/2

[fanpeople]

(Industrial gone)

Clicky keyboards has an Industrial for anyone interested

http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/9241/subcatid/0/id/586207

I wish I was rich.

[fohat.digs]

Oh boy, it even has that exquisite metal AT-to-PS/2 adapter.

[Xonar]

The first thought that went through my mind when I saw the price was "sell the car." lol But no, I'd get that $1000 industrial SSK if I were to sell the car.

[E TwentyNine]

Oh boy, it even has that exquisite metal AT-to-PS/2 adapter.

And the raised silver on black logo which I almost never see.

With that cord and adapter thought it would be an earlier year.

Very nice example.

[dorkvader]

Oh boy, it even has that exquisite metal AT-to-PS/2 adapter.

And the raised silver on black logo which I almost never see.

With that cord and adapter thought it would be an earlier year.

Very nice example.

yeah but the beige barrel frame is totally 1990-1992.

[pli]

I bought it. Did not notice this thread though

Don't know how wisely I spent my money here, but I wanted it for long time use and it seemed like a safe bet for one to keep. I felt better buying from an enthusiast who'd be sure to disclose the real nature of the keyboard than trying to wade through sellers on eBay claiming NIB or rarity with varying honesty. But, to be honest, I don't know about the model for sure since I've seen such mixed info... and it's hard to find good data on models and prices and such. I haven't seen them for sale much but I've also read a random remark here about how common that model is compared to other industrial ones.

I've only seen 1394946 come with straight up PS/2 cables before, and 1390653 with the metal AT adapter, I wonder if its from another board or if some 1394946 came with the AT originally. The logo E TwentyNine commented on is the standard one for the model though as far as I know.

By the way, anyone notice the much more enthusiastic comments-section for the keyboard? Must be the new year; I haven't seen even rare unopened ones get more than a rundown of facts on clickykeyboards before

[fanpeople]

I bought it. Did not notice this thread though

Don't know how wisely I spent my money here, but I wanted it for long time use and it seemed like a safe bet for one to keep. I felt better buying from an enthusiast who'd be sure to disclose the real nature of the keyboard than trying to wade through sellers on eBay claiming NIB or rarity with varying honesty. But, to be honest, I don't know about the model for sure since I've seen such mixed info... and it's hard to find good data on models and prices and such. I haven't seen them for sale much but I've also read a random remark here about how common that model is compared to other industrial ones.

I've only seen 1394946 come with straight up PS/2 cables before, and 1390653 with the metal AT adapter, I wonder if its from another board or if some 1394946 came with the AT originally. The logo E TwentyNine commented on is the standard one for the model though as far as I know.

By the way, anyone notice the much more enthusiastic comments-section for the keyboard? Must be the new year; I haven't seen even rare unopened ones get more than a rundown of facts on clickykeyboards before

Congratulations on the purchase, it is a really nice keyboard.

I saw the industrial on their facebook page before they posted the listing and I was hoping the price was going to be below $450, but they were not thinking of me when they set the price

I like Clickykeybaords, I got my SSK from there. Their comments section is funny in that sometimes its like the content hasn't been updated for years (my SSK apparently came with the original box, not that I had any use for the box so when it didn't it wasn't an issue).

I wonder where this board came from, for example if they owned it personally or if another collector had it and they sold it on their behalf etc. The only reason I wonder is because they appear to get stock from sort of wholesale/disposal of IT areas (not that I have any way of knowing this for certain, just speculation) and it just makes me wonder where it came from.

[Snowdog993]

Have you seen this page?
http://web.tri-isys.com/audcom/Ibm/IBM4.htm
It's from Ding's Nikon Homepage.  This guy has quite an extensive collection. 

Edit: E-29 is dead-on correct.

[MGH]

What price did it sell for?

[Snowdog993]

I saw the listing.  They sold it for six hundred dollars.

[pli]

Yeah, it was six hundred...

I saw the industrial on their facebook page before they posted the listing and I was hoping the price was going to be below $450, but they were not thinking of me when they set the price

I just went to clickykeyboards and browsed the "in stock" section. I did not realize it had been added so recently since it had been a while since I last checked the page. I only noticed the listing date from the image folder name after buying it -- and my brother linked the facebook page asking if it was the same one.

I wonder where this board came from, for example if they owned it personally or if another collector had it and they sold it on their behalf etc. The only reason I wonder is because they appear to get stock from sort of wholesale/disposal of IT areas (not that I have any way of knowing this for certain, just speculation) and it just makes me wonder where it came from.

I'd like to know too actually. I already joked to my girlfriend that I might email them and ask about its heritage and story since that'd be a big part of the fun when shelling out for a collectible board. I actually might do that

Have you seen this page?
http://web.tri-isys.com/audcom/Ibm/IBM4.htm
It's from Ding's Nikon Homepage.  This guy has quite an extensive collection. 

Edit: E-29 is dead-on correct.

That's quite a nice collection! I really like keyboards since I type all day, so I accidentally started collecting them at one point. Not to put on shelves but to rotate in use. I've tried to only keep one per type or model though, so nothing that extensive!

Also, dead-on correct about what?

[fanpeople]

I wonder where this board came from, for example if they owned it personally or if another collector had it and they sold it on their behalf etc. The only reason I wonder is because they appear to get stock from sort of wholesale/disposal of IT areas (not that I have any way of knowing this for certain, just speculation) and it just makes me wonder where it came from.

I'd like to know too actually. I already joked to my girlfriend that I might email them and ask about its heritage and story since that'd be a big part of the fun when shelling out for a collectible board. I actually might do that

You should and then post results.

[Snowdog993]

I've only seen 1394946 come with straight up PS/2 cables before, and 1390653 with the metal AT adapter, I wonder if its from another board or if some 1394946 came with the AT originally. The logo E TwentyNine commented on is the standard one for the model though as far as I know.

I was just reading that part.  (I think)