Currently got this one on my work laptop. Model M terminal board with internal converter. The only layout changes I made versus a normal 102-key are that RCtrl is is a Windows key, and the four keys along the right side of the numpad are =, -, +, and the normal Enter.
Should I avoid mentioning the modern Model F repros? LOL.
TBF, while I do have a ten year old Unicomp, and it’s perfectly lovely despite pre-dating their improved molds, I haven’t tried a modern Model F, or indeed used any Model F in at least twenty years.
Oof, the model F keyboards are beautiful (in the retro style) but damn that pricetag stings to look at…
Yeah, re-creating a capacitive circuit board for a vintage switch mechanism and putting it into a solid metal case is pricy, and the market is inherently rather small. Basically niche within niche within niche.
Never said I wasn’t considering it 😉
Be cool to have one, maybe as a Christmas gift to myself. I like me a thiccc keyboard that doubles as a bludgeon, Never liked the “reduced” keebs. Is the cable fully detachable at both ends?
No, I have two of the reproductions and they are great IMO. I heavily prefer them over any of my Model Ms or OG Model Fs.
Looks nice, and I completely believe that they put a lot of care into them. I would love to try one of their beam-springs, though I admit the photos are not exactly glamor shots with those slightly rusty vintage cases and Dolch Vortex keycaps (a set of which I actually have and like)
EDIT: On second thought, I don’t know where they’re sourcing their beamspring keycaps. Looks a lot like my AliExpress VSA though.
I’d get one of the beamsprings as well, but they are just so ridiculously thick and bulky that I don’t think it would work for me.