[aklug] Anyone have a spare mechanical/IBM keyboard?

So my trusty MS Ergo keyboard v1 is dying. It's been a good ride but keys
are starting to stick and not registering at times unless I jab the key a
bunch and then it'll start working. That being the case I've started
looking into replacement keyboards, and let me tell you, like all things,
you can get lost in it. I've been trolling keyboard forums and have
decided to try a mechanical or get an old 1980's IBM keyboard. You know
the ones that can wake the house. Oh the glory days of keyboards :)

Mechanical seem to be the cousin of the old IBMers in that they can be not
quite as loud but still better tactile feeling then current laptop or
rubber domed innards just don't have. Plus they supposedly don't produce
as much finger fatigue and might actually help with RSI although that might
be some wishful thinking on some people.

Long story short, I was wondering if anyone has any old keyboards tucked
away in a closet/attic/garage/basement/shed that needs a new home. To be
upfront as possible, the old keyboards are actually fetching $75+ online.
I'm not sure I'm willing to purchase one for that much unless I really do
get to try one out. Or if a kind soul has one they'd want to donate to a
"good" cause I'd gladly come and fetch it.

*Lee Brumbaugh*

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Received on Thu Aug 20 14:06:59 2015