For new options, I think the Unicomp options are pretty nice, though I did have 1 in 4 fail over the past 12 years. Not as strong/durable as original IBM Model

For new options, I think the Unicomp options are pretty nice, though I did have 1 in 4 fail over the past 12 years. Not as strong/durable as original IBM Model M options, plastic casing is lower grade and backplate is thinner. Another down side compared to other options is no backlighting. I've also been pretty fond of Cherry MX Brown switch keyboards, probably the most similar feel imo. Have a few das keyboards, which have been pretty good, started using this at work since my unicomps are more noisy. Since WFH using the unicomp again. While I've been willing to go up to the $100-150 price range, I don't think I'd notice the difference going beyond that where I would find it worth it. Laptop and sub-$75 keyboards all feel like mush... and the knockoff "brown" switches aren't nearly as good imo.