I've been using a Unicomp model M alongside an IBM model M for about a year now and I find there is no noticeable difference between them at all.
-----Original Message----- From: cctalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Liam Proven Sent: 05 June 2016 12:33 To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement On 2 June 2016 at 23:45, Ali <[email protected]> wrote: > > Does anyone know if IBM produced any Model M KBs w/ post windows 95 keys (I > know I know an abomination!)? You know windows key, right click key, maybe > power/sleep buttons that would have interchangeable caps? The "Windows" key is the same as "Super" on Sun keyboards, and there's an equivalent for the right-click or "application" key as well. So they weren't MS innovations; actually they were MS /replacing/ keys that IBM's design omitted. As such, my "anti" stance on them has softened considerably. :¬) Yes, I believe there are Model-M clones with them. However, one friend bought a Unicomp type clone "Model M" clicky keyboard and both he and I were very disappointed with its build quality. Me, I stick to genuine retro parts. I have a small stock of them -- half a dozen -- which is probably enough for the rest of my life! :-/ The power/sleep key you mention is /not/ a standard key, AFAIK, and no I don't think most clicky keyboards have one. -- Liam Proven • Profile: http://lproven.livejournal.com/profile Email: [email protected] • GMail/G+/Twitter/Flickr/Facebook: lproven MSN: [email protected] • Skype/AIM/Yahoo/LinkedIn: liamproven Cell/Mobiles: +44 7939-087884 (UK) • +420 702 829 053 (ČR) --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
