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Scotch77

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So I am looking for a really good Buckling soring Keyboard. I have looked into the IBM Model M, Unicomp and Das Keyboard.

I am hopping some people here have used some of these to give me views. While I know the Model M is the origional, It is old and has a higher rate of failure. The Unicomp versions look similar to the IBM models made by Lexmark, but I must ask are they really the same or are they just like the model M and not as good. As for the Das keyboard, it looks nice, but I am unsure of how it compares to others,


any help will be appreciated.
 
the IBM Model M does not have a high rate of failure. Quite the opposite. I've seen 20+ year old model M's still being used; as a matter of fact, I used one for a long time without any problems.

It's your best bet.
 
I got an IBM Model M 1394101 keyboard today from a used PC store after reading a lot about their great quality and I am impressed with it. Only 101 keys, no Win or multi media stuff, it justs makes this great clicky sound with fantastic feedback. For a KB made in 1989 it is still working like new
 
Here is another suggestion. Link

Both, the Deck and Steelseries keyboards use the same style key switches that the Das Keyboard uses for example.

Another suggestion would be keyboards with a scissor style mechanism for the keys. This will make for shorter key strokes (think Laptop board).
I actually prefer those.
Here are a couple of suggestions for those.
This one is of absolute quality.
This one is pretty much the same, with some media keys and different body.

This one is very good for gaming and is of high quality for the price. It is a compact though. The one thing I don't like about it is that since Creative licensed this keyboard from EluminX they put this stupid huge Fatal1ty logo on it, but it's still a grade A keyboard.
 
I've got the Enermax Aurora that dr13zehn refers to as "this one is of absolute quality" in his post. The Aurora is a fantastic keyboard, but it's very hard to find. I got my brand new Aurora from eBay a few weeks ago. If you come across one, don't hesitate to grab it.
 
I've got several of the Northgate Omnikey Evolution keyboards and I love them. They use buckling springs, no mushy membrane, which gives great tactile feedback when typing. Being that I'm a UNIX admin by trade, I do a lot of typing. They also have a wide split stance which makes typing for long periods of time much more comfortable since there is no wrist or shoulder twisting.

http://www.ergonomicsmadeeasy.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=12
 
All the Model M AFAIK has the buckling spring keys..hence clicky sounds, later ones made by Lexmark were a bit lighter in weight but still had the B spring keys, I think UNICOMP make B spring boards based on Model M but with 104 keys and USB support.
 
I have the Enermax Aurora and have been using it for some 4-6 months now. It is quite nice, and the keys/general feel when typing is excellent. I like everything about it, except for the fact that there has already been some very noticeable wear where my left hand rests. It makes it look like i have had this keyboard for much longer than I have. I wonder if anyone else has had this issue, because I'm pretty sure that I don't have mutant hands. Not sweaty ones at any rate.
 
dr13zehn said:
Here is another suggestion. Link

Both, the Deck and Steelseries keyboards use the same style key switches that the Das Keyboard uses for example.

Another suggestion would be keyboards with a scissor style mechanism for the keys. This will make for shorter key strokes (think Laptop board).
I actually prefer those.
Here are a couple of suggestions for those.
This one is of absolute quality.
This one is pretty much the same, with some media keys and different body.

This one is very good for gaming and is of high quality for the price. It is a compact though. The one thing I don't like about it is that since Creative licensed this keyboard from EluminX they put this stupid huge Fatal1ty logo on it, but it's still a grade A keyboard.
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but do those have buckling springs.
 
The Deck does not use buckling springs, however, I am typing on my Legend right now and it is the best keyboard I have owned. The keys have a definite "weight" to them and a nice tactile feel. Took a bit of getting used to after my mushy(in comparison) Logitech keyboards. After using it for a few months I would not go back. They are built like tanks and should last a long long time with the proper care.
 
I've heard good things about Cherry keyboards that use mechanical switches and they are rated at 25 to 50 million key presses depending on the models. From reviews the Steelkeys KB uses Cherry key switches.
 
Probably a little late, but Unicomp makes buckling spring boards... they're expensive, but they carry a lifetime warranty.....
 
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