I find Dansdata to be rather amusing, so here's his rather pleased report on picking up a couple of IBMs in 1999.
I'm using the Thanko Silent Keyboard. I'm still unsure how comfortable it is for long term typing vs. my Logitech diNovo. Also, there's a bunch of extra keys that do nothing or keys with the wrong symbols printed on them; not a big deal if you touch type like me. The annoying part is that all of the keys EXCEPT the spacebar are silent. The spacebar makes an audible clacking noise. I'm exchanging it because, literally, the piece of plastic I grabbed the keyboard at when I took it out of the box snapped off in my hand. *sigh* hopefully the next one will be in better shape.
I'm using the Thanko Silent Keyboard. I'm still unsure how comfortable it is for long term typing vs. my Logitech diNovo. Also, there's a bunch of extra keys that do nothing or keys with the wrong symbols printed on them; not a big deal if you touch type like me. The annoying part is that all of the keys EXCEPT the spacebar are silent. The spacebar makes an audible clacking noise. I'm exchanging it because, literally, the piece of plastic I grabbed the keyboard at when I took it out of the box snapped off in my hand. *sigh* hopefully the next one will be in better shape.
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Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Originally posted by: dug777
Mine is a built by Lexmark, with the drainage channels
Congrats
Years ago, I owned several Model M's, though I didn't realize the prize that they are today. I lost them several years ago. Just bought another, though (19JAN87). I don't believe I've ever used one of the Lexmarks, with the drainage channels, but I've heard that the build quality is slightly different between it and the original. That, or if I've used one, I haven't realized that it was not an IBM Model M.
The basically look identical, and the Lexmark ones are still considered to be IBM Model Ms
Easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the logo. The IBMs tend to have the IBM logo in B&W - the Lexmarks in full color. The LED panel on the IBMs are also dark gray, whereas on the Lexmarks, they're colormatched to the rest of the keyboard. On the Lexmarks, the keyboard cable is attached on the RIGHT side. On the IBMs, it's a recessed part on the left. But this is just a generalization - many Lexmarks have the IBM characteristics - wit hthe exception of the B&W vs. Color IBM logo. I've never seen an IBM in color, never seen a lexmark in B&W.
hehe, mine has the cable on the right, recessed, and the dark LED panel
The logo is blue tho
GeekDrew
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Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Originally posted by: dug777
Mine is a built by Lexmark, with the drainage channels
Congrats
Years ago, I owned several Model M's, though I didn't realize the prize that they are today. I lost them several years ago. Just bought another, though (19JAN87). I don't believe I've ever used one of the Lexmarks, with the drainage channels, but I've heard that the build quality is slightly different between it and the original. That, or if I've used one, I haven't realized that it was not an IBM Model M.
The basically look identical, and the Lexmark ones are still considered to be IBM Model Ms
Easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the logo. The IBMs tend to have the IBM logo in B&W - the Lexmarks in full color. The LED panel on the IBMs are also dark gray, whereas on the Lexmarks, they're colormatched to the rest of the keyboard. On the Lexmarks, the keyboard cable is attached on the RIGHT side. On the IBMs, it's a recessed part on the left. But this is just a generalization - many Lexmarks have the IBM characteristics - wit hthe exception of the B&W vs. Color IBM logo. I've never seen an IBM in color, never seen a lexmark in B&W.
My IBM logo is in color (and it is an IBM, not a Lexmark).
Roaming the halls of IBM I see them sitting in a bunch of empty offices, but none have the windows key on them. I have one with the eraser head in the keyboard. I'm a big fan of it, it reminds me of the old days!
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/skace/Skace_-_Room1.jpg
look at the keyboard. LOOK AT IT. It's a fvcking volvo of a keyboard.
look at the keyboard. LOOK AT IT. It's a fvcking volvo of a keyboard.
Raduque
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Macs are meant to be looked at, not used
I personally, can't stand clicky keyboards. Even the so-called "soft touch", "low noise" or "quiet key" boards are too noisy for me. On top of that, the Model M doesn't even have my preferred layout: L shaped enter, large backspace, and the \ under the Enter to the right of the Shift key. I'm currently using an A4-Tech Keyworks Office keyboard, complete with built-in wrist-wrest and media keys (which I actually use, Winamp+GlobalHotkeys, ftw). It's only fault is no LEDs.
And these weird-shaped abominations are even worse then noisy keyboards!
GeekDrew
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Originally posted by: Raduque
Macs are meant to be looked at, not used
I personally, can't stand clicky keyboards. Even the so-called "soft touch", "low noise" or "quiet key" boards are too noisy for me. On top of that, the Model M doesn't even have my preferred layout: L shaped enter, large backspace, and the \ under the Enter to the right of the Shift key. I'm currently using an A4-Tech Keyworks Office keyboard, complete with built-in wrist-wrest and media keys (which I actually use, Winamp+GlobalHotkeys, ftw). It's only fault is no LEDs.
And these weird-shaped abominations are even worse then noisy keyboards!
You're calling *THAT* a weird-shaped abomination, given the description of the keyboard you prefer? :roll:
The Thanko Silent Keyboard has a REALLY strange layout, and unfortunately, the spacebar still clicks, but once you adjust to the increased resistance when pressing keys, it's not too bad. The keys, with the exception of the aforementioned spacebar, are silent when used.
Hehe, it's just the hallway but I'm not very good at taking pictures so the sunlight makes it look weird. Infact any picture I take + sunlight = bad. Just be happy you can clearly see the keyboard.
Um I like my Logitech elite. Volume control FTW. Why reach for your volume knob on your speakers when it's all here? How about when I play games and I pump my own soundtrack up? Media keyboard FTW!.
And then when I read ATOT... I simply use my scroll wheel on my keyboard and put my keyboard into my lap.. pwn.
Finally, start menu key FTW.
And then when I read ATOT... I simply use my scroll wheel on my keyboard and put my keyboard into my lap.. pwn.
Finally, start menu key FTW.
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I have my old elite beside me for the volume control when i'm gaming, and i usually take it when i take the computer to a mates place, since i don;t care if it gets beer poured on it
The limp & crappy rubber dome key system & the tiny tops to the keys annoy the heck out of me for typing tho...The scroll wheel is a useless gimmick IMHO however, and despite trying i've never found a real use for it.
Start menu keys are for chumps, and they ****** up the sizes of other keys on that row into the bargain
0roo0roo
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Originally posted by: dug777
There's nothing 'natural' about any keyboard ever made
its not perfect, but having your hands separated is more comfortable than the cramped together thing.
i do use the multimedia keys, atleast the next track/volume control buttons. nicely shaped and big is what matters so u can stab with barely a glance. earlier ms kbs really had sucky multimedia keys that were all the same shape/color, with no printed labels only moulded impressions and were tiny, those were pathetic. i once had one of those internet kb pro or something like that with that garbage layout.
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