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How is the durability compared to OG Model M keyboards? I've been seeing Unicomps on eBay come up for around $50. If they are as rock solid as their predecessor
by _fat_santa 5y ago
How is the durability compared to OG Model M keyboards? I've been seeing Unicomps on eBay come up for around $50. If they are as rock solid as their predecessors, it should be an absolute deal.
- Blackthorn 5y agoPhysically, the same. Electrically, not perfect (but I don't know what the old ones were like). I have a USB one that simply died when I lost power one day. I was astounded to find that it was the keyboard that actually died and not the USB port stopped working or something. The most reliable keyboards I've found to actually be basic Keytronic models.
- barelysapient 5y agoI bought one of the Unicomp Model M keyboards in the 101 key configuration for comparison. Build quality is good, not great. Feels similar but is louder and the keys wobble slightly compared to my 89 model m. If you want this experience, I’d suggest you grab a used model M on eBay. TFI had good reference on usb to ps2 adapters that work. For an xt cable, you can buy a sorros (sp?) converter for 40 bucks. Or a new usb to RJ cable that will plug directly into the keyboard.