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jwhouk:
I've taken a second look at my keyboard's info - it's a Gateway SK9920 PS/2 keyboard. I actually don't use the fancy-schmancy extra keys on the top (except the mute and volume buttons, but those are rare).
I would absolutely LOVE to own a Model M keyboard, preferably the later ones (where I'd have half a chance at finding a connector that would fit a PS/2 keyboard slot).
bhtooefr:
Eh, only the very earliest ones don't have PS/2 cables. Even then, that's not a problem - you can very cheaply adapt it to PS/2, replace the cable with a PS/2 one, or even get a custom USB cable (basically, it has the same sort of chip that would be in a PS/2 to USB converter).
Avoid the ones without LEDs (they'll still work in theory, but you don't get caps, num, and scroll lock LEDs).
And, Unicomp still produces Model Ms to this day, and they make native USB, as well as 104-key versions (but the 104s, except for the EnduraPro in black in PS/2, are out of stock right now, it seems).
Masterpiece:
The mechanical keyboard I ordered arrived today. Ankh is going to hate me for this, but I got myself the Razor BlackWidow.
AND SERIOUSLY, THE TYPING EXPERIENCE ON MECHANICAL KEYBOARDS IS SO AWESOME :mrgreen:
Masterpiece:
In my defense, I had already ordered my keyboard before Ankh advised me against the BlackWidow.
ankhtahr:
Nah, I don't hate you for that, at least it's a mechanical keyboard.
I just wanted to make you aware of options which are better in my opinion.
Also: If you like the Black Widow with Blues, then you should definitely try a Model M. And then begin your life long search for the best typing experience ever.
I have some terminal Model Ms lying around. You'd just need to make yourself the suitable converter. *hint* *hint*
Looks like this, only in white:
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As it's a keyboard originally intended for IBM Terminals you'd need a converter for them. On the two big keyboard forums there is a member who made a firmware for a small microcontroller development board called "Teensy" which supports these.
I also have two ordinary Model M's, so I might be willing to sell the second one.
Also maybe have a look into the keyboard forum bhtooefr and I frequent. It used to be a little less noisy, but there are always new users nowadays. The senior members are very knowledgeable and nice though. link
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