Affirmative (Unicomp) BLACK buckling-spring 122's, $20+shipping

[ander]

Someone has listed a bunch of black Affirmative 1225T's here on eBay for $20 each + shipping.

These of course are modeled after IBM Model M/F 122-key terminal boards. My understanding is that the "T" in the "1225T" part no. means "tactile" and indicates they're buckling-spring boards. At this writing, 9 more are available.



These are supposed to be compatible with normal PCs, though you probably won't get the extra F-keys to work without special software (e.g. Soarer's), and there may be issues using them with standard PS/2-to-USB adapters.  (There are some GH threads on Unicomp 122s, or maybe someone would like to clarify here.)

Some of you may think it'd be a better idea to buy an actual Model M 122 for around the same dough. If so, fair enough. But these are less common than un-rebranded Unicomps, and I know some of you drool over black cases, so there you go.

Oh, and if you want a new one, you can still buy them for $139.

[ComradeSniper]

These are mine--I'm selling them over in the classifieds for cheaper than on the eBay listing.

Can confirm that they are all buckling spring and they work on normal PCs (with the exception of the extra f-keys).

[ander]

Nice!

[fohat.digs]

These are mine--I'm selling them over in the classifieds for cheaper than on the eBay listing.

If you have any other M-122s and could confirm case compatibility for the 1st-gen (square badge right), 2nd-gen oval label left, and/or later models, it might help people who want cases.