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I clicked the link and stumbled upon a silver label Model M page and found the English translation amusing: IBM Model M Keyboard 1390131 Metal Label The M! It was produced on September 25, 1987. The boss said that you must have a metal label when you collect Model M. Don't buy anything strange. Then...

Here is a great original IBM 4700 system guide book linked to by sharktastica on another thread: https://bitsavers.org/pdf/ibm/4700/GC31-2018-3_Finance_Communication_System_Installation_Planning_upd198311.pdf It includes some photos and expected specifications of the keyboards. Thanks for sharing e...

You made the right decision not bidding, that board was sold by a known scammer who was hiding the fact that it had brown alps to make people bid higher in case it was neons. Just curious what you meant by it having browns. Are all the keys brown and he put in a green alps to make people think it h...

Don’t know the price per switch but this might have sold for $2000:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305013365283

Thanks for the info Shark! I've always liked the early Model Ms with the colorful back plates. Not sure if that greatly impacts the experience, but it looks cool. My oldest is from 1988 that I turned into an industrial when Unicomp still sold IBM NOS cases. For the money that's good enough for me :)...

Now up to $760. Besides the color is there anything else that differentiates this from a normal Model M?

Industrial Model M from 1985. Any ideas how high it’ll go?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186122342007

I’d love to see Unicomp expand their product line. Their focus has always been value and I’m not sure how the Model F would fit into that, but a Model F version of their products with a small price hike would be awesome. I bet there would also be demand for HHKB and 60% versions of their products. M...

I’ve wondered if the reason the older Ms feel nicer is due to years of use, loosening up the tension in the springs. Samir, was your 1-2% difference for just new keyboards or all types?

Thought I’d share this interesting book:
https://shifthappens.site/#book-3d
I ordered it on kickstarter and am looking forward to getting it later this year. It seems to cover everything keyboard with a lot of vintage stuff. Sadly I failed at most of the 10 trivia questions

Lispnick, what’s are your thoughts on the Tai-Hao APC White switches? They sound awesome in the video.

Thanks everyone. There seems to be a lot of vintage ergo boards an eBay lately, but I’m guessing they’re all rubber dome.

Interesting ergo board:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285460542650
Pretty sure it’s mechanical.

I thought about buying it but I dislike the XT layout and it would be a shame to part it out. If someone in the UK wants it and can wait till early Oct send me a PM.

Model F XT for $99 with free shipping:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155698177173

I’d be interested in an ANSI TKL and full size layout. With an option for a big ass enter

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09 Aug 2023, 21:21

Any additional logos that should be produced? I hope to finalize the production over the coming days.

Would IBM logos cause a legal problem? I’ve purchased reproduction logos on eBay but maybe a business falls under different scrutiny.

Whoops sorry about that! That listing was purchased (not by me).

There’s nothing like a big ass. Enter

Great guide and beautiful pics. I hope to make it to Italy. I’ve done the same mod and noticed the enter key didn’t need the wire stabilizer, but I like your washer method and might give it a shot.

Beautiful board for $100: My understanding is it uses Futaba linear switches. Looks like a fun project.

Model F AT at a decent price ($195):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175770059864

No worries . Thanks for the great explanation. I’m going to post more attention to the info on the top housing.

Nice! Are you sure it’s not SKBM? Mine also came in and didn’t have slits on the top housing. Below are some pics. Overall it’s a nice keyboard.

If I had to pick one badge it would be the black because it had a similar contrast to the original IBM.

I’m curious what the possibility of an LCD badge would be? Would it be too custom and too expensive to be practical?

Glad to see someone is continuing Bob’s legacy. The site is interesting and the person looks like they have a pretty extensive test setup. Best of luck to them! Bob saved my Omni Key 101 that had a dead controller, and I was thrilled to have his services. I’m happy to support this small community an...

Hypothetically speaking, if a member traveled from the USA to the UK with a keyboard to give to someone in the UK as a “gift”, would they have to declare that keyboard, and pay a duty? That's my personal keyboard! I always travel with spares. No clue what you're talking about Mr. Customs officer. H...

Hypothetically speaking, if a member traveled from the USA to the UK with a keyboard to give to someone in the UK as a “gift”, would they have to declare that keyboard, and pay a duty?

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24 Jul 2023, 00:54

hellothere wrote: ↑

24 Jul 2023, 00:42

Yah. You need to lead with that .

to be fair, that keyboard only *ever* came with mechanical switches, and the most common was white alps (though salmons are apparently also possible)

Glad to hear it because I ordered the other one listed. Fingers crossed for some good condition alps!

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18 Jul 2023, 04:10

My current list:
- Black Focus FK-2001.
- Black Avant Stellar (or black Avant Prime, if such a thing even exists).
- NIB Leading Edge DC-3014.

I regret not accepting an offer for a mint black FK-2001. If someone wants to sell one hit me up!

That sounds awesome! I could see it being a novelty but I like that kind of stuff. I’m starting to see why people like RGB keyboards.