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Offline sneakyfox

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Help identifying an IBM Model M
« on: Tue, 26 March 2019, 10:40:35 »
I am trying to figure out if this keyboard is a proper IBM Model M or not, or, more specifically, which subtype it could be. Does it haver the proper switches etc.

Can that be identified from the info on the label? It looks like a "normal" Model M.



Any help much appreciated!
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Re: Help identifying an IBM Model M
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 26 March 2019, 11:16:39 »
If the model number starts with "7" it is a rubber dome. That is also true with M2s.
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Re: Help identifying an IBM Model M
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 26 March 2019, 11:17:59 »
71G indicates a rubber dome variant.  It does not have clicky keys.
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Re: Help identifying an IBM Model M
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 26 March 2019, 17:51:34 »
Thanks for the replies.

What are peoples opinions of the dome versions in general? Are they still high quality or is it another tier compared to the classic mech switches?
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Re: Help identifying an IBM Model M
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 26 March 2019, 20:01:56 »
They are nice keyboards, many of the components are interchangeable with standard Ms including the case and metal backplate, and, if I remember correctly, the barrel plate, but, unfortunately, not the key stems and caps.
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Re: Help identifying an IBM Model M
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 27 March 2019, 09:22:50 »
Okay, thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
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