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Performa636CD
2006-08-07, 22:11
Is there a store or shop somewhere in NYC, (preferably in Manhattan) that sells the "clicky" IBM M keyboard? I'd like to actually buy it in person. I remember the keyboard from when I was in elementary school and would love to use it again with my Mac. I wouldn't mind a Unicomp keyboard, as long as they have the same feel as the classic IBM ones. In case you don't know what I'm talking about, here are a few links with pictures and descriptions.

http://www.pckeyboard.com/

http://www.clickykeyboards.com/

seek3r
2006-08-08, 12:12
I've found the best place is at garage sales and when large companies sell off old equiptment actually. Also, my Uni threw out a whole bunch last year (which I scavenged some of :-P). I use M series KBs on all my PCs, absolutely awesome. However, for mac users, the PC Keyboard's updated versions are prolly better because you can map the win key to the apple key...

EDIT: forgot to mention, you won't find a store selling the KBs because IBM doesnt make them anymore, PC keyboard holds the IP on making the switch action keys that are so damn great.

Performa636CD
2006-08-08, 15:14
I guess I'll just order them online when I go home, then.