my new model m just came in...

[Zeitgeist]

my hand restored '88 model m 1391401 just came in from new jersey. omg. it's gorgeous. the tactile feedback from the buckling springs is hot, reminds me of my very first IBM PS/2

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I also just bought my G-1 so i'm kindof having a geek-out day.


Edit: and next week im getting two more finnish model m's! international shipping on 7lb keyboards sucks

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

I got a model M, they are nice if you can find a PS/1 to PS/2 to USB adapter

[Drunken F00l]

Do you mean DIN5 to PS/2?

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

yeah ,I had an adapter at one point that referred to it as a PS/1 way back when and have been referring to it as that ever since.

probably made by ignorant Chinese people and filled with lead.

[Drunken F00l]

It could've been called PS/1 at some point, I don't know. I've just never heard that before.

[Zeitgeist]

yeah i'm getting a little older 1390131 that requires an AT to PS/2 cable

is that the model m you are referring to? because i'd be happy to take it off your hands..

[Zeitgeist]

It could've been called PS/1 at some point, I don't know. I've just never heard that before.

the Din5 connectors were used with IBM keyboards bundled with the PS/1, before the change in form factor from AT to ATX.

[calculon]

Enjoy the clickity goodness Zeit. I get a kick that my Model Ms are the oldest *working* computer parts that I have. And I think PS/2 ports will be around for a good long while.

[OmegaZero_Alpha]

mine is is pretty good shape (it has been used in an office environment so it has discoloration, but that is the extent of that.)

I don't ever use it, but I don't plan on getting rid of it. (ps. I can't stand flat keyboards)

[IamTHEBOOKIE]

waste of 80 dollars IMO