Could you get away with an IBM Model M keyboard at work?

[dug777]

I love typing on my Model M, seems a pity not to use it for the 90% of my typing I do at work...but I'm not sure if the noise would lead to me having to defend myself against irate colleagues with said keyboard

Just in case you've been living under a rock: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_M_Keyboard

 

[nakedfrog]

You might find yourself with an M upside your head

 

[TruePaige]

I use a Model M myself..a lot of people hate listening to my model M but I LOVE IT!

 

[SpunkyJones]

I loved that keyboard. When we moved offices, my keyboard got "lost", and I have a stupid quiet keyboard now. Bastards.

 

[Fritzo]

I have one sitting at a server right next to me (not kidding). It's lasted 12 years now.

 

[oddyager]

Yep, I have my own office space so it's really no bother.

 

[mh47g]

I feel like i've read this post before...

 

[TangoJuliet]

the model m's are all we type on at work. however they are modified for what we do.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: mh47g
I feel like i've read this post before...

Good man

Pretty much, but this time I'm asking y'all

 

[j00fek]

i think we have some dell ones that look just like those

 

[imported_LoKe]

I expected more from someone who's in the future 'n shit.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I've got a model M here.
It is somewhat annoying to the people in the cubes near me, but too bad.
As an added bonus, I've remapped it to dvorak and removed all the key caps.
I do believe I am the desktop support guy's worst enemy

I have a Das Keyboard 2 at home, and I actually prefer it over the Model M, but it's a damn close comparison.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
I've got a model M here.
It is somewhat annoying to the people in the cubes near me, but too bad.
As an added bonus, I've remapped it to dvorak and removed all the key caps.
I do believe I am the desktop support guy's worst enemy

I have a Das Keyboard 2 at home, and I actually prefer it over the Model M, but it's a damn close comparison.

I want the das but it's too expensive.

 

[BCYL]

My coworker had one, and it was LOUD! It 'accidentally' got dropped on the floor and broke during a move...

 

[nageov3t]

I probably could, since it's pretty loud in the build out area where I spend most of my day, but I've never used a model m keyboard before... maybe ignorance is bliss

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
I've got a model M here.
It is somewhat annoying to the people in the cubes near me, but too bad.
As an added bonus, I've remapped it to dvorak and removed all the key caps.
I do believe I am the desktop support guy's worst enemy

I have a Das Keyboard 2 at home, and I actually prefer it over the Model M, but it's a damn close comparison.

I want the das but it's too expensive.

I'll agree it wasn't cheap.
My justification is that it ought to last at least 10 years. Also, Amazon had a $10 discount.

 

[Rip the Jacker]

I hate loud clicky keyboards. They're annoying as hell. I know for sure if my 125 wpm ass would use one at work I'd fucking annoy the sh!t out of everyone.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: Rip the Jacker
I hate loud clicky keyboards. They're annoying as hell. I know for sure if my 125 wpm ass would use one at work I'd fucking annoy the sh!t out of everyone.

BLASPHEMY!

 

[nonameo]

so, what ever happened to voice recognition?

 

[Journer]

i like my g15 >.>...makes keys easy to see at night (if i need to) and has lots of programmable features

one thing i never could figure out is why they haven't manufactured a keyboard that wont become ...sticky...if you know what i mean i know they make plastic covers...but come on, who has time for that :laugh:

 

[GoingUp]

I like the Microsoft Natural keyboard the best.

 

[Soundmanred]

I used to have one.
Now I just put a fresh sheet of bubble wrap under my keyboard every morning to simulate the effect.

 

[GeekDrew]

I have one at work... though right now it's not connected to anything. When I was using it, no complaints were brought to my attention, but I overheard several people grumbling. Also, I have a Model M on my home desktop computer, and gave one to my mom for her desktop computer.

When I took my computer on a week-long trip recently, everyone who came into my hotel room (an admittedly huge number) commented on how noisy it is. I personally couldn't care less about the noise, it's the touch that turns me on.

I <3 Model M.

 

[OdiN]

Those keyboards suck.

 

[xanis]

I LOVE the Model M keyboards. People say the sound is annoying, but I like it... plus it has that perfect, crisp feel.