RE: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-24 Thread geneb
On Fri, 24 Jun 2016, Ali wrote: Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe they have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so- hated keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for" and find someone with s

RE: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-24 Thread Ali
> > Does anyone know if WASD key caps are compatible? > > > > http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/printed-keycap- > singles > > .html > > No, those are for Cherry MX keyswitches (and a number of chinese > clones). Not compatible with the Model M at all. > > I think I have a full set o

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-24 Thread Raymond Wiker
> On 24 Jun 2016, at 19:01 , Ali wrote: > >> Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( >> http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe >> they have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so- >> hated keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for" a

RE: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-24 Thread Ali
> Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( > http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe > they have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so- > hated keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for" and find > someone with some spares they'll dump d

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-07 Thread Earl Baugh
> my real IBM clicky keyboard does not have usb so I tried various usb > adapters and they could be flaky,... > you would have to start computer then have to unplug and reinsert > keyboard connection etc... > > anyone have a solve for this? thanks Ed# Yes, if you look on ebay, there is

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-06 Thread Paul Berger
On 2016-06-06 11:29 AM, Liam Proven wrote: I think IBM offloaded the keyboards line to Lexmark, who offloaded it to Unicomp. So, yes, it's legit, you're right, not a clone. The one unit I have tried felt rough and poorly-built compared to the Real Thing, and it failed after a few months. I unde

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-06 Thread Liam Proven
On 5 June 2016 at 18:01, Andrew M Hoerter wrote: > I have a couple of buckling-spring Unicomps as well as IBM model M's, and > while I would agree that the IBM version is more heavily built, I think the > Unicomp is of reasonable quality. At least for people who don't plan to use > it as a deadly

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread Andrew M Hoerter
On 6/5/16 7:33, Liam Proven wrote: 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. I have a couple of buckling-spring Unicomps as well as IBM model M's

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread COURYHOUSE
Chuck! That would be great! Perhaps yours had newer brains in it than my couple as mine have some years on them. if you still have link to vendor that would be good too. My clicky keyboard is off the tower so it has a long cable on it! I love this keyboard! In a messa

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread Chuck Guzis
On 06/05/2016 10:09 AM, couryho...@aol.com wrote: > > my real IBM clicky keyboard does not have usb so I tried various > usb adapters and they could be flaky,... you would have to start > computer then have to unplug and reinsert keyboard connection > etc... > > anyone have a solve for t

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread COURYHOUSE
my real IBM clicky keyboard does not have usb so I tried various usb adapters and they could be flaky,... you would have to start computer then have to unplug and reinsert keyboard connection etc... anyone have a solve for this? thanks Ed# In a message dated 6/5/2016 9:51:17 A

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread COURYHOUSE
p.org] On Behalf Of Liam Proven Sent: 05 June 2016 12:33 To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement On 2 June 2016 at 23:45, Ali wrote: > > Does anyone know if IBM produced any Model M KBs w/ post windows 95 keys (I know I know an

RE: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread Chris Long
neral Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement On 2 June 2016 at 23:45, Ali 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/s

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-05 Thread Liam Proven
On 2 June 2016 at 23:45, Ali 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" o

RE: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-06-02 Thread Ali
> Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( > http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe 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 h

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement WAS: Keyboards and the Model M (was Re: NEC ProSpeed 386)

2016-06-01 Thread Guy Dawson
On my 1992 IBM Model M most of the key caps are removable but some are not. Notably, wider keys such as Backspace, Enter and the big + on the numeric pad don't have removable caps. They're like the Unicomp Wide Keys. On 1 June 2016 at 14:52, geneb wrote: > On Tue, 31 May 2016, Christopher Satte

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement WAS: Keyboards and the Model M (was Re: NEC ProSpeed 386)

2016-06-01 Thread geneb
On Tue, 31 May 2016, Christopher Satterfield wrote: Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe they have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so-hated keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for" and

RE: Model M Key Cap Replacement

2016-05-31 Thread Ali
> Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( > http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe > they have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so- > hated keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for" and find > someone with some spares they'll dump d

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement WAS: Keyboards and the Model M (was Re: NEC ProSpeed 386)

2016-05-31 Thread Swift Griggs
On Tue, 31 May 2016, Christopher Satterfield wrote: > Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( > http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe they > have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so-hated > keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for"

Re: Model M Key Cap Replacement WAS: Keyboards and the Model M (was Re: NEC ProSpeed 386)

2016-05-31 Thread Christopher Satterfield
Unicomp still sells replacement caps ( http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons ), however I believe they have a minimum order amount (price). There are also the ever-so-hated keyboard forums where you can often post a "Looking for" and find someone with some spares they'll dump dirt cheap o