IBM Model F 122-key terminal review (capacitive buckling springs)

[chyros]

There you go, a review of my Model F battleship ^^ . This one took a lot longer to make than the other videos so far; I hope you enjoy it .

[snoopy]

Very good review. Also the sound comparison was good.

Really enjoyed it.

thanks.

(I love F)

[chyros]

Cheers mate, glad you liked it!

[SixtyLife]

duuude that was one of the best keyboard reviews I've ever seen. loved the side by side sound and weight comparisons with the m as well as your diagrams explaining how the switches work. Model F ftw! thanks for the vid!

[dante]

Absolutely loved the video!  If you take requests for the future I'd like to see:

- Matias Quiet Linear switch review.  I've already tried these but I'd like to see your point of view.
- HP 3758 keyboard; it's a vintage rubberdome; but many regard it as extremely well made and is as close to Topre as possible.

[chyros]

Thanks guys, it's stuff like that that makes it all worth it .

I don't have any Matias linears yet, last I checked they didn't sell loose ones yet (I don't have money for a whole keyboard). As for the HP, I'll keep my eyes open .

[njbair]

That was great. Thanks for doing it.

BTW, how did you get Benedict Cumberbatch to narrate it for you?

[rowdy]

Excellent review!

I noticed you press space with the index finger - is that due to the broken space bar clips, or just a habit you have?

[njbair]

Excellent review!

I noticed you press space with the index finger - is that due to the broken space bar clips, or just a habit you have?

Yeah this weirded me out.

[SamirD]

Very impressive voiceover!  I think that's what held me the whole time.  British accents just make everything better on the other side of the pond, lol.

I haven't heard the sound of a F in almost 30 years since I last used one in typing class back in high school, and I loved the comparison between the F M and alps.

I learned quite a bit about the capacitance model, and that part was VERY educational and well-done.

Overall, a very well done review.  Your voice is totally awesome.  I would seriously audition for commercial work, movies and the like.  I could easily see your voice being used on the radio or a documentary.

[chyros]

Excellent review!

I noticed you press space with the index finger - is that due to the broken space bar clips, or just a habit you have?

Just a habit, I'm a pretty **** typist xD .

That was great. Thanks for doing it.

BTW, how did you get Benedict Cumberbatch to narrate it for you?

HAHA LOL XD

Very impressive voiceover!  I think that's what held me the whole time.  British accents just make everything better on the other side of the pond, lol.

Haha cheers mate - and I'm not even British! XD

I haven't heard the sound of a F in almost 30 years since I last used one in typing class back in high school, and I loved the comparison between the F M and alps.

I learned quite a bit about the capacitance model, and that part was VERY educational and well-done.

Overall, a very well done review.  Your voice is totally awesome.  I would seriously audition for commercial work, movies and the like.  I could easily see your voice being used on the radio or a documentary.

Oh I'd love to do voice work. Bit busy with my PhD to go job hunting for it right now, but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity if it presented itself .

[SamirD]

Haha cheers mate - and I'm not even British! XD

Oh I'd love to do voice work. Bit busy with my PhD to go job hunting for it right now, but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity if it presented itself .

Fooled me!  So you're either in one of the old British commonwealths or you just picked it up (I'd love to do this).  Still a solid accent.  I bet the ladies swoon.  And phd to boot.  Yep, they swoon.  Find one that swoons at the sight of your keyboard collection and that's a keeper.

[chyros]

Haha cheers mate - and I'm not even British! XD

Oh I'd love to do voice work. Bit busy with my PhD to go job hunting for it right now, but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity if it presented itself .

Fooled me!  So you're either in one of the old British commonwealths or you just picked it up (I'd love to do this).  Still a solid accent.  I bet the ladies swoon.  And phd to boot.  Yep, they swoon.  Find one that swoons at the sight of your keyboard collection and that's a keeper.

Oh I live in the UK, I moved here for the PhD, but English isn't my first language at all. I've yet to find someone who swoons at the sight of my keyboards, though xD .

[SamirD]

Oh I live in the UK, I moved here for the PhD, but English isn't my first language at all. I've yet to find someone who swoons at the sight of my keyboards, though xD .

Your command of the language is excellent--I would have never guessed.  I haven't found one that swoons either (and the search has stopped since I have a wonderful wife), but like these perfect keyboards, a perfect woman exists! 

[chyros]

Oh I live in the UK, I moved here for the PhD, but English isn't my first language at all. I've yet to find someone who swoons at the sight of my keyboards, though xD .

Your command of the language is excellent--I would have never guessed.

Thank you ^^ .

[dante]

I don't have any Matias linears yet, last I checked they didn't sell loose ones yet.

Yes they do!  http://www.keyboardco.com/product/matias-quiet-linear-key-switch-module.asp

[E3E]

Haha cheers mate - and I'm not even British! XD

Oh I'd love to do voice work. Bit busy with my PhD to go job hunting for it right now, but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity if it presented itself .

Fooled me!  So you're either in one of the old British commonwealths or you just picked it up (I'd love to do this).  Still a solid accent.  I bet the ladies swoon.  And phd to boot.  Yep, they swoon.  Find one that swoons at the sight of your keyboard collection and that's a keeper.

Oh I live in the UK, I moved here for the PhD, but English isn't my first language at all. I've yet to find someone who swoons at the sight of my keyboards, though xD .

Oh, what is your first language, if you don't mind my asking, Chyros?

[chyros]

Haha cheers mate - and I'm not even British! XD

Oh I'd love to do voice work. Bit busy with my PhD to go job hunting for it right now, but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity if it presented itself .

Fooled me!  So you're either in one of the old British commonwealths or you just picked it up (I'd love to do this).  Still a solid accent.  I bet the ladies swoon.  And phd to boot.  Yep, they swoon.  Find one that swoons at the sight of your keyboard collection and that's a keeper.

Oh I live in the UK, I moved here for the PhD, but English isn't my first language at all. I've yet to find someone who swoons at the sight of my keyboards, though xD .

Oh, what is your first language, if you don't mind my asking, Chyros?

I'm Dutch .

[SamirD]

Haha cheers mate - and I'm not even British! XD

Oh I'd love to do voice work. Bit busy with my PhD to go job hunting for it right now, but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity if it presented itself .

Fooled me!  So you're either in one of the old British commonwealths or you just picked it up (I'd love to do this).  Still a solid accent.  I bet the ladies swoon.  And phd to boot.  Yep, they swoon.  Find one that swoons at the sight of your keyboard collection and that's a keeper.

Oh I live in the UK, I moved here for the PhD, but English isn't my first language at all. I've yet to find someone who swoons at the sight of my keyboards, though xD .

Oh, what is your first language, if you don't mind my asking, Chyros?

I'm Dutch .

I don't know why, but that's just so badass to me. 

[snarfarlarkus]

Is the 122 the same feel as the XT? My AT doesn't feel as crisp and light as the XT...

[chyros]

I don't know, this is my first model F . If the feel degraded over time probably not though - this one is from '86 so it's so new that they were already making Model Ms for a year xD .

[faycheung]

Awesome review. Sums up pretty much everything I like about the F122.