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Wow, I had no idea the Model M was so pricey. I always assumed it was a big standard accessory that became a cult classic
by rozab 5y ago
Wow, I had no idea the Model M was so pricey. I always assumed it was a big standard accessory that became a cult classic
- formerly_proven 5y agoAnd the Model M is actually the result of a series of cost-reduction measures from prior IBM keyboards, and received numerous cost-cutting changes during its production cycle. Though I'd guess it was a standard accessory - you gonna order an IBM AT PC without a keyboard? Probably not. And that AT would have been around 5000 $ or so, so 250 $ for the keyboard isn't that outrageous. Computers were expensive.
- csdvrx 5y agoFor newer versions, the SK-8835 currently goes over $200 used - actually there's one at $199 on ebay with missing keys :) It was my favorite until I got a new thinkpad, with island keys: even if both are membrane, they are just so much better than the mechanical alternatives!
- Aeolun 5y agoI had so many of the things just lying around for so long. I got rid of more of those keyboards than I ever used. Today I bought a 30 year old model M for $150 :/ I guess it’s still a good deal, but I feel kind of stupid now.