gmcI forgot what a joy it is to type on one of these. Now I want a similar experience on my modern desktop. I'm not at all a keyboard nerd (I have enough nerdy obsessions already) so uhm, any recommendations?
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not tried them myself but there is a company (Unicomp) that still makes keyboards using the keyswitch technology from the Model M (I think they also offer a restoration service for old Model M keyboards).
not tried them myself but there is a company (Unicomp) that still makes keyboards using the keyswitch technology from the Model M (I think they also offer a restoration service for old Model M keyboards).
@happy I found unicomp to my cursory web searching indeed, looks interesting, need to see if they have non-windows command key caps though, also I'd prefer to by non-US.
Model F already looks better, and I don't care too much about latency I think (I'm not a gamer, but I do type fast though).
I've also found 'ducky', Taiwanese apparently. No clue about quality / feel there.
Andy
daj@gmc @g_boccia @happy I don't think anyone except Unicomp offer the buckling spring keys. They use the same literal machines IBM built back then. So consistency is reportedly becoming an issue. That said my Unicomp came out fine. Ducky etc use the modern mechanical switches which are also nice but very different feel.
Giacinto Boccia@gmc
I am lucky enough to have a PS/2 connector on the MoBo of my main desktop, so I do use the model M, as someone said, unicomp keeps making those, but I read various opinions on their quality, then there is the new model F that makes a reproduction of an earlier IBM technology, even clickier, mine works fine, but seems to have a tiny bit more input delay than the M (only relevant for games or record fast typing, and may have been resolved on newer models).
I am lucky enough to have a PS/2 connector on the MoBo of my main desktop, so I do use the model M, as someone said, unicomp keeps making those, but I read various opinions on their quality, then there is the new model F that makes a reproduction of an earlier IBM technology, even clickier, mine works fine, but seems to have a tiny bit more input delay than the M (only relevant for games or record fast typing, and may have been resolved on newer models).
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Ps2 to USB convertor?
Ps2 to USB convertor?
Angela Scholder@gmc A real keyboard.
I'm pretty sure I have one, probably two.
And my original Cherry keyboard also.
And several PS/2 keyboards. Also Dell.
I definitely should do an inventory.
I'm pretty sure I have one, probably two.
And my original Cherry keyboard also.
And several PS/2 keyboards. Also Dell.
I definitely should do an inventory.
@AngelaScholder What you have is a retrocomputing enthousiasts dream :)
@gmc Aladdin's cave...
Jamie BoothAT->PS/2->USB adapter?
I can understand that. It's a drawback for sure.
Jaye 🍊@gmc I have both an original IBM and Unicomp version, the IBM one is much beefier and more robust. You can buy a SDL to USB adapter cable, and then you have the best of both worlds. Retro build quality and USB convince.