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So is this a keytop or a lapboard?

Keep in mind that just because a keyboard is old and has "mechanical" switches, it does not mean it is good. I can type faster on a nicely weighted rubber dome keyboard (eg. https://www.amazon.ca/WYSE-Thin-Client-Keyboard-KU-8933/dp/B01FDVF15E) than a poorly weighted mechanical keyboard. I have ...

A decade ago the pastures were a lot greener in the discard arena. These days, most 2nd-hand shops ignore anything that doesn't have a USB cable, which is likely to be worthless.

A PS/2 keyboard might have possibilities, but an AT cable is more likely to be something good.

Unfortunately, there ...

Even though your chances of finding something in person are going to be harder, at least you can use your fingers to judge if a keyboard at least feels good to type on. Keep an eye out for IBM keyboards. The IBM Models M are great and fairly common, although you may strike gold and find a Model F ...

I'm going to be carefully combing the area where I live for any secondhand vintage keyboards (calling recyclers, checking thrift stores, etc.). Do you have any tips for things to look out for when hunting/buying older keyboards? Any specific models I should keep an eye out for? I am quite new to ...