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A new model-F keyboard

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Re: A new model-F keyboard

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Post by abhinav22 »

Surprised no comments so far. Can somebody give me the lowdown and how does this compare to the originals?

Can we get the same quality of electronics in 2020 as we did back in the 60s, 70s and 80s?

Re: A new model-F keyboard

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Post by frizkie »

Scott_Sanderson wrote: post #3

Looks great but the price for the keyboard with keypad is $455.

Assuming this thing is made from scratch and not somehow using molds from existing products, that's pretty typical for a low-volume custom keyboard, especially after "switches" and keycaps are included.

Re: A new model-F keyboard

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Post by bjoli »

abhinav22 wrote: post #2

Surprised no comments so far. Can somebody give me the lowdown and how does this compare to the originals? Can we get the same quality of electronics in 2020 as we did back in the 60s, 70s and 80s?

I tried one of the recently purchased "modern model F"s. It felt a lot better than my old original model F battleship I sold for a lot of money about 7 years of. I don't know if it was how they felt in pristine condition, because the model F battleship was a lot older than me when I bought it.

Re: A new model-F keyboard

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Post by bjoli »

bingerman wrote: post #6

How does this compare with unicomp keyboards ( https://www.pckeyboard.com/ ) Both are marketed as buckling spring monsters but surely there are some competent actual reasons to spend the extra money on the model-F?

The difference between model m (what unicomp is producing a replica of) and model F is pretty large.

Model F was before they started making the design cheaper (I know. Model M is known for its outstanding quality, but it is in fact a product of cheaping out from the production of the F).

Model F's are capacitive. That means "N-key rollover", and something like 4x the rated key press count rating. They are also smoother than Model M. The build is MUCH sturdier than the M.

I had an old 122 key model F and it weighed 4 kgs.

Edit: A review of the same keyboard I had. https://youtu.be/p_JTZo2rKmw

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