[sdiy] Mac users - excellent keyboard similar to IBM

[Vladimir Pantelic]

I have four, one each at home and at the office and a hot spare in each location :)




On 30/05/2021 16:59, Travis Thatcher via Synth-diy wrote:
> As a former programmer and current nerd I’ve long been a fan of the IBM Model M keyboards. I have an old one setup at work w my Mac laptop and I love it. Plus, it’s an easy way to let every know you are doing work!
> 
> The vintage space saving ones go for stupid money. Does anyone know of any uses of these sort of key switches in synth/seq gear ever? While not the same I always loved the keys on the Yamaha SU700 for similar reasons.
> 
>> On May 30, 2021, at 10:50, Michael E Caloroso via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
>>
>> Showing my age here... I loved those IBM model M "buckling spring"
>> keyboards from the 1980s that had a great tactile feel and were easy
>> on the joints.  They were great for work involving frequent typing
>> like documentation and software development.  When I threw out my PS/2
>> computer I kept the keyboard for my other Windows computers.  I could
>> work for hours on them and never have RSI problems, unlike newer
>> keyboards.
>>
>> When I switched to Mac, my only beef was the keyboard that ships with
>> them.  I was never happy with the feel and they're more prone to
>> typos.  Fine with auto-correct, but not good when developing software.
>> They also were a risk with RSI which I have had years ago.  I really
>> wanted a Mac keyboard with the feel of the old IBM keyboard.
>>
>> I learned that Unicomp - who acquired the technology and tools to make
>> those IBM keyboards - still makes a similar keyboard, and they make
>> one for Mac computers.  It's called the Spacesaver M.  I ordered one
>> and it is very similar to the old IBM keyboard.  Only downside is it
>> is currently only available in black (most peripherals are black only,
>> big deal).  I make far less typos than the Mac keyboard, and it feels
>> the same to my old IBM keyboard.  Not cheap at $105 but well worth the
>> money.
>>
>> MC
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