Re: [NTLK] [OT] IBM Model M

From: Victor Rehorst (victor_at_newtontalk.net)
Date: Thu Sep 23 2004 - 10:14:28 PDT


Peter H. Coffin wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 23, 2004 at 10:36:45AM -0400, Victor Rehorst wrote:
>
>>Model M users unite! Beat down your enemies with the heft of a 5 lb
>>steel-clad keyboard!
>>
>>I /really/ need to clean this model M I use at work. Of course,
>>that's why it has removable keycaps. You can't beat cleaning 101
>>keycaps with a toothbrush and toothpaste for geekiness.
>
>
> Heh. A model M you can almost put in the dishwasher and expect good
> results. (You can certainly run the keycaps through in the silverware
> basket...)
>
> I need to get another of the Model M boards with the integrated
> trackball. That was *so* sweet.

I would kill for an M2. Buddy of mine has one, no idea where he rescued it
from. Apparently IBM used to ship them with those old PS/1 models.

http://www.chessthecat.com/articles/modelm2.htm

All the buckling spring goodness, but none of the huge plastic frame around it.

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