Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
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Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
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Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#2I miss mine. Keys were so clicky and loud! Soothing, like a typewriter.
And, because the key covers pop off, you could make your keyboard 31337: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonguard/134656386/
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#3Its a nice keyboard, I use the M13 which was designed to be used with the ThinkPad 750c so its the same except it has the control stick in the G-H-B spot, and a left and right mouse buttons on the frame below the space bar.
That comes in handy when something suddenly wants to throw up some sort of GUI popup.
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#4Mechanical keyboards are awesome. Model Ms are cool, but if you want something a bit more modern (with media keys, a slightly smaller footprint, and slightly quieter keys), look into any keyboard that advertises having Cherry MX switches. You can get a great keyboard for only ~$80 (look at the CM Storm QuickFire line - ignore the goofy "pro gamer" marketing, they're wonderful for hacking too!).
If you're interested, check out the excellent r/MechanicalKeyboards buying guide: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guid...
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#5I love my HHKB Pro 2. Pricey but worth it.
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=pfu_keyboards,hhk...
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#6Mechanical keyboards are awesome. Model Ms are cool, but if you want something a bit more modern (with media keys, a slightly smaller footprint, and slightly quieter keys), look into any keyboard that advertises having Cherry MX switches. You can get a great keyboard for only ~$80 (look at the CM Storm QuickFire line - ignore the goofy "pro gamer" marketing, they're wonderful for hacking too!). If you're interested,…
Bought a CM Storm QuickFire last month with cherry browns. Super in love with it - I was a little worried because it was my first meychanical keyboard (the market can be overwhelming) but I am very happy with the build quality.
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#7I have Das Keyboard mechanical keyboards on all of my home systems. I have spinal nerve damage that reduces sensation in some of my fingers. The positive tactile feel of the switches and the clicky sounds are very helpful in compensating for the reduced feeling in my fingers.
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#8Just because the converter says it only needs 100mA does not mean it actually only needs 100 mA
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#9I couldn't bear to part with my Model M. I've modded one of them to have have the converter inside with a USB Type B socket. It was made 22 years ago and still works great. It'll probably outlive me.
I've periodically considered converting it (or another one) to be Bluetooth wireless. Is there any consensus on the security of Bluetooth for keyboards?
Re: Why I use a 20-year-old IBM Model M keyboard
#10Mechanical keyboards are awesome. Model Ms are cool, but if you want something a bit more modern (with media keys, a slightly smaller footprint, and slightly quieter keys), look into any keyboard that advertises having Cherry MX switches. You can get a great keyboard for only ~$80 (look at the CM Storm QuickFire line - ignore the goofy "pro gamer" marketing, they're wonderful for hacking too!). If you're interested,…
Just an FYI however: there are lots of different subtypes of Cherry MX keys. You can go with Blue or Green switches (named for the color of the 'stem' under the key cap). They give you a Model M-style feel, with a click halfway down. Brown and Clear give you the feel of the click without the noise, and Red and Black are quiet. User preference and all that.