Get an IBM model M keyboard or go home!

[DivideBYZero]

No windows key = suck.

 

[eLiu]

I really want one of those... but I haven't brought msyelf around to buying one, because I enjoy my logitetch low-profile (think laptop) keyboard. But damn I want a clicky.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
No windows key = suck.

dude.

you need a girl.

the windows key is a cheap harlot.

 

[GoSharks]

The M i use at home was built in April of 1987 . When I'm at school, I use a M5 (built in trackball - dont actually use that too often though).

 

[Platypus]

The M I have was built in 1984 and it is in perfect condition.

I will never part with it, best keyboard ever made.

 

[jonessoda]

Best keyboard I've used yet is a MS Digital Media Pro. Ergonomic, quiet, functional, and provides plenty of type-feel. Model Ms are for fogies.

 

[secretanchitman]

the dell quietkey keyboard from like 1997 and later years...WITHOUT multimedia buttons or that crap. a nice, clean, grey keyboard. VERY quiet too IMO.

even though my bluetooth keyboard is plugged in, i have to use my dell quietkey as well, cause my comp doesnt/cant support bluetooth in safe mode and the BIOS. thats a drawback of getting a bluetooth keyboard and mouse...meh.

 

[Lithium381]

I'm with you dug, my brother and i are both rolling with Model M's right now

 

[dighn]

ugh one of those clicky keyboards? I'd annoy myself to death

 

[drinkmorejava]

clicky FTW, you people are really missing out. I have a Keytronic Lifetime series, model: LT Designer that I use in addition to my MS Natural Keybaord Pro.

 

[Aquaman]

ILC

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[dullard]

IBM model M: worst keyboard EVER.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Platypus
The M I have was built in 1984 and it is in perfect condition.

I will never part with it, best keyboard ever made.

That's very smart. I'd love an 84, a keyboard as old as me would pwn

 

[EyeMWing]

Agreed. I have 20 of the MF'ers sitting on the shelf here (but I'm using a Dell USB keyboard at the moment, because desk space is at a premium right now)

<3 my '84.

 

[Mermaidman]

PS/2 FTL!

I tried using a PS/2 to USB adapter for my ancient Quantex keyboard-->suckage.

 

[Evadman]

I have been looking for one for over a year. No luck on a cheap one.

 

[Xyclone]

Logitech Elite FTW.

 

[us3rnotfound]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
Logitech Elite FTW.

now those are hard to find on ebay and such

saitek eclipse replaces it well, though :thumbsup:

 

[Xionide]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8396/

 

[TheStu]

I love my Dell keyboard. It has some multi-function buttons that I don't use, but mostly I love the noise level, and the hardiness of it. It also has proven to be fairly shiny-free. You know that thing you get when you have used a keyboard or mouse for a while, you rub off the texturing of the plastic and it is all smooth and shiny. I have been using this keyboard for about 5-6 years now, and the keys are all still in pretty good condiiotn, and all the letters are still quite visible.

Dell Keyboards FTW

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Xionide
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8396/

What a business model. They accidently make a run of keyboards without printed letters, so they sell them for more money. Someone is a genius.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
PS/2 FTL!

I tried using a PS/2 to USB adapter for my ancient Quantex keyboard-->suckage.

That's because a lot of PS/2 to USB adapters just suck. There are a few that work better than others. Check out the accessories section of http://www.clackykeyboards.com to find a couple.

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: dug777

Originally posted by: Platypus
The M I have was built in 1984 and it is in perfect condition.

I will never part with it, best keyboard ever made.

That's very smart. I'd love an 84, a keyboard as old as me would pwn

Whoops, I guess it was copyrighted in 84, mine was made in 90

Still the best fvcking keyboard ever.

 

[Nik]

I'm using an old Dell QuietKey. When this one does (if it ever does, haha) I'm going to go find myself one of those really old insanely-loud-tactile-feedback keyboards.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
I've been (infrequently) trying to find an IBM Model M keyboard or two for a couple of years now. I just searched eBay for some, and it looks like there are a couple that have the possibility of being decent. Might have to buy one today.

That's where I got mine. '94 lexmark made new in box for only 15 bucks.