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

You could always buy a new one: http://www.pckeyboard.com/

:)

j

On Thursday, August 20, 2015 14:06:06 Lee Brumbaugh wrote:
> 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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