Univac 1710 Keyboard

mr_a500 · 27 Oct 2015, 21:49

snuci wrote: I've been corrupted by my IBM Model M and have been a long time user (who rejoined the Model M club recently) so nothing is good enough for me anymore.

I thought you would have been corrupted by your 5100 beam spring and the Model M isn't good enough now.

snuci · 27 Oct 2015, 21:53

mr_a500 wrote: I thought you would have been corrupted by your 5100 and the Model M isn't good enough now.

I don't use the IBM 5100 every day. I do use my Model M every day now. I was amazed at how many people picked up on the fact that it was a "vintage keyboard".

mr_a500 · 27 Oct 2015, 21:55

I use my beam spring every day. I can't even go back to Model F now.

Muirium · 27 Oct 2015, 22:51

Model M is pretty damn rough compared to Model F.
Model F is pretty damn uncultured compared to beamspring.

Trust me, I've put in some hours on the lot, and the only switch anything like beam is… wait for it!… Topre. So long as you can live without clicks.

snuci · 27 Oct 2015, 23:00

I've used Model M's from before they were "in fashion". I can't nor won't do anything with my 5100 or 5120 keyboards but I will take the challenge and try my AT Model F for a little. I can't live without the clicks.

mr_a500 · 27 Oct 2015, 23:08

You really need to experience clicks plus solenoid. It's like shooting a machine gun.

"I love the sound of beam spring in the morning. Sounds like... victory."