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In our continued research and archival work on the IBM model M keyboards https://www.clickykeyboards.com/model-m ... e-project/, I found an interesting printed keyboard brochure created by Lexmark International, Inc from 1993.

Includes images of the IBM Enhanced Model M keyboard, referred to as "Classic Touch 101 Key Keyboard" as well as other model M keyboard variants.

"Millions of the award winning Classic Touch 101 Key Keyboards have been sold. Its positive, tactile feedback from Lexmark's patented buckling spring actuators gives a unique touch and feel. Plus, based on a 40 hour work week, this unit's MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) is an incredible 26 years of operation. Extremely durable, tested to 25 million keystrokes, the Classic Touch 101 Key Keyboard has earned a world-wide reputation as a trouble-free, efficient product"

"Lexmark's remarkable family of keyboards incorporates the latest technological innovations with industry-wide praised reliability. Our keyboard line offers diversity to accommodate specific workplace needs. From space-saving efficient features like our 16mm and 25mm Integrated Trackballs to noise-reducing rubber dome technology. Lexmark continues to be the trend-setting leader in keyboards."

The brochure even has its own IBM/Lexmark P/N 1399258

Someone please add images and links to the appropriate DT wiki article and/or Wikipedia.org entry (for future prosperity).

This is excellent, thanks for sharing! This is very useful for confirming some of the marketing names of Lexmark's self-branded keyboards for my database. The last page is particularly interesting to me with the laptop keyboards. They're 'unusual' Model M6 buckling sleeve keyboards derivatives, having the physical design similar to the IBM PS/2 L40SX 'Model M3' keyboard that spawned this Model M sub-family but actually has later M6 ThinkPad barrel sliders and keycaps. I touched on them and their Lexmark Lexbook hosts in my Model M3/M6 article but didn't have a lot of info on them.

I'd also be happy to include them in DT wiki when I have a sec, perhaps at least on the Lexmark page (that's presently a stub). Any particular source info or license you want me or anyone else to mention on upload?

Super cool man, thanks for posting this .

The Easy Touch
101 Key Keyboard

"Replacing the buckling spring mechanisms with rubber domes delivers an exceptionally quiet, crisp touch with tactile feedback."

Hey, marketing. We’re gonna need you to turn this steaming shit sandwich we’re selling them into something they think they might like. You guys earn the big bucks. You work it out.

The original keyboard brochure was found inside of a new-in-box Lexmark keyboard box from 1993.

Not sure on what to recommend to you for proper citation format. Rights still belong to Lexmark International, Inc for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first.

sharktastica wrote: ↑

04 May 2022, 20:59

This is excellent, thanks for sharing! This is very useful for confirming some of the marketing names of Lexmark's self-branded keyboards for my database. The last page is particularly interesting to me with the laptop keyboards. They're 'unusual' Model M6 buckling sleeve keyboards derivatives, having the physical design similar to the IBM PS/2 L40SX 'Model M3' keyboard that spawned this Model M sub-family but actually has later M6 ThinkPad barrel sliders and keycaps. I touched on them and their Lexmark Lexbook hosts in my Model M3/M6 article but didn't have a lot of info on them.

I'd also be happy to include them in DT wiki when I have a sec, perhaps at least on the Lexmark page (that's presently a stub). Any particular source info or license you want me or anyone else to mention on upload?

Nice post! When you mentioned Lexmark Brochure, I was wondering if they'd highlight the "Erase-Eaze" M13, and looks like they indeed did.

Clickykeyboards - how many Erase Eaze M13's have you run across in your vast Model M acquisitions? Seems they don't pop up too often, or maybe they do and I'm just not seeing them.

The first time I saw the Erase-Ease feature (split space bar) was on the M15 ergonomic keyboard https://www.clickykeyboards.com/product ... mber-1995/

Unfortunately, I have never seen an "Erase-Ease" M13 in person, only in a few online references. Apparently Compaq and NMB also used Erase-Ease tech it in addition to Lexmark.

In other Lexmark brochure that I have, the part number is 1378192


Back in 2009, I do recall someone in Vancouver, BC who had a poor example (the plastic cable sheathing on ps/2 keyboard wires was peeling and worn), but he eventually sold it as-in on eBay.ca.

orihalcon wrote: ↑

05 May 2022, 03:57

Nice post! When you mentioned Lexmark Brochure, I was wondering if they'd highlight the "Erase-Eaze" M13, and looks like they indeed did.

Clickykeyboards - how many Erase Eaze M13's have you run across in your vast Model M acquisitions? Seems they don't pop up too often, or maybe they do and I'm just not seeing them.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!