deskthority

Phenix wrote: is the model M keypad definitly buckling spring?

Appears to be, Part # is 1393387 which is BS according to https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50 ... msg1086173

Phenix wrote: So what's the IBM numpad actually? (I know they made rubberdome numpads, but BS!? (I only know the one with the M-15))
Has someone an idea?

writing on Android is pain

I think they even made numpads that were somewhere between an M and an F. Someone posted it a while ago Oo .

Thanks for the infos

I read in the linked thread above from rubber sleeves, do you mean those chyros?

writing on Android is pain

Chyros wrote: I think they even made numpads that were somewhere between an M and an F. Someone posted it a while ago Oo .

Something like that was also mentioned in the GH thread, https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50 ... msg1086547

These are Model Ms in fact, but they have a Model F-like assembly inside as plastic rivets wouldn't work with such a small keypad design.

Phenix wrote: So what's the IBM numpad actually? (I know they made rubberdome numpads, but BS!? (I only know the one with the M-15))
Has someone an idea?

Look here: photos-f62/ibm-model-m-os-2-screen-read ... 13488.html

snuci wrote:

Phenix wrote: So what's the IBM numpad actually? (I know they made rubberdome numpads, but BS!? (I only know the one with the M-15))
Has someone an idea?

Look here: photos-f62/ibm-model-m-os-2-screen-read ... 13488.html

Yeah that's the one, quite an interesting build.

Phenix wrote: Sig changed.

writing on Android is pain

Congratulations, you made it worse

Edit: It's better now, thanks

So what are Im 'supposed' to do?

did it with small letters before, now letters are normal...

writing on Android is pain

Argh! Another ducking signature! Kill it with backspace!

ohaimark wrote: The website crashed while I was posting, so no hyperlinks for you. I'm lazy.

On eBay you will find:

...
A Honeywell 'board with some documentation.
...

Has anyone from here bought this?

Duck slained.

The IBM Japan 5576 series has a Brother buckling spring keypad.

Still looking for one here in the states, especially the 5x5 one in this pic

Wow, what a photo, so much IBM goodness in that.

Those beamsprings to the left(?) and right sides of the photos, and that gas-plasma display, hnnnghh.

I'd imagine that 5x5 keypad is even moreso a unicorn than the Unsaver it complements.

I just really love this; this was the future, or at least it should have been. Damned competitors making cheap junk and driving IBM out of the biz. Where is the photo from?

emdude wrote: Wow, what a photo, so much IBM goodness in that.

Those beamsprings to the left(?) and right sides of the photos, and that gas-plasma display, hnnnghh.

I'd imagine that 5x5 keypad is even moreso a unicorn than the Unsaver it complements.

I just really love this; this was the future, or at least it should have been. Damned competitors making cheap junk and driving IBM out of the biz. Where is the photo from?

I bet they'd sell for a pretty penny. It's from a Chilton Computing gallery , lots of rare displaystation terminals in there http://www.chilton-computing.org.uk/gallery/

Fascinating, thanks for the link!

Robotron PC1715 in wow condition:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Robotron-PC1715- ... 1808298510

This is more of a teaser than anything, but I think the vintage computer collecting bug just bit me. Hard.

Edit: no idea if the deal I'm trying to make will go through, even partially.

ohaimark wrote: This is more of a teaser than anything, but I think the vintage computer collecting bug just bit me. Hard.

Edit: no idea if the deal I'm trying to make will go through, even partially.

Ha I have a semi-compete Sharp X68000 and that compete Leading Edge. Never thought vintage computers would be a thing of mine. Granted I don't know if I'll actually get any other system except maybe an MSX or NEC PC-8801

Invisius wrote: Still looking for one here in the states, especially the 5x5 one in this pic

Spoiler:

This guy has some serious RSI in his future.

Might be a stupid question, but what about that would give you RSI?

The 150° angle the keyboard is at.

Ok, now you mention it it seems pretty clear. Seems pretty ridiculous that someone would find that comfortable though.

Yeah man I use the half leg to prop up my F122 and even with the lower angle I still need a wrist rest to be comfy.

emdude wrote: Wow, what a photo, so much IBM goodness in that.

Those beamsprings to the left(?) and right sides of the photos, and that gas-plasma display, hnnnghh.

I'd imagine that 5x5 keypad is even moreso a unicorn than the Unsaver it complements.

I just really love this; this was the future, or at least it should have been. Damned competitors making cheap junk and driving IBM out of the biz. Where is the photo from?

I love how the keypad maintains the aesthetic of the larger board. That huge bezel, man. Jeez.

Holy moly, this'll be one to watch.

M15 x3 (branded IBM, Lexmark, AND Options) and numpad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-x-IBM-M15-13H ... 2208216933

LOL why would the seller put a reserve on it? He just screwed himself

I don't think so. People will go apeshit over these. $3,000 isn't out of the question.

Edit: I just placed the first bid to be silly.

My lowball bids were thrashed, so I'm going to be a jerk and post these auctions for ANSI SPACE INVADERS.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131808312470
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131808272504?

ohaimark wrote: My lowball bids were thrashed, so I'm going to be a jerk and post these auctions for ANSI SPACE INVADERS.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131808312470
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131808272504?

That first one is a real cutie. I'm not allowed to buy any more at the moment, so I'll just save the picture and print it out really big and rest the pic over my real board. It's basically the same that way.