Clicky Keyboards

[gbaughma]

I hate today's computer keyboards. They feel mushy. Anybody know where I could find a "Clicky" (like the IBM Model M) keyboard, but USB?

There's got to be SOMEONE out there that's still making actual spring-loaded keyboards, instead of having to find a 1992 model.



Just my 2¢

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--Greg

 

[electronicsfreak]

I never thought id hear someone say that. I have a few laying around here lol. Anyways give some of these sites a try, doubt you will find it but worth a shot.

http://www.pricewatch.com

http://www.newegg.com

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=buy+spring+key+keyboards&btnG=Search

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[ceh4702]

A lot of people hang on to their old Mainframe Keyboards. Imagine a keyboard with 20 function keys! A lot of people like those old heavy keyboards. They dont make many sold steel keyboards anymore.

I dont see the appeal to making a keyboard USB. It does not run any better. They make many new keyboards so they are PS2 and have a USB adapter so they can be used either way. So it seems all you need is a PS2 to USB adapter and a PS2 keyboard might be able to be used like that.

If you do not like my post feel free to point out your opinion or my errors.

 

[Sympology]

I believe Cherry still make these type of Keyboards.

Only the truly stupid believe they know everything.
Stu.. 2004

 

[CraigHappy]

Hi

You may want to have a look at

http://www.ebuyer.com

I've used them many times in the UK, great for prices!

 

[dementg]

This company has the IP rights to the IBM Model M, and sells several modern models based on the buckling-spring design. No USB though. You can also get the old 101-key layout, which at least I prefer. They also have some layouts that put the Caps Lock key back in the lower left corner:

http://www.pckeyboard.com/siteindex.html

 

[dementg]

Actually I was wrong - they do have some USB buckling spring keyboards as well.