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IBM model M-15 split ergonomic

Posted By: CQ287 on 2006-02-08
In Reply to: desperate for keyboard - Ludi

I bought one of these keyboards from www.clickykeyboards.com

Fully adjustable for any typing angles like Goldtouch, but much better key feel.

Priceless keyboard that I hope to use for next 20 years.

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desperate for keyboard - Ludi
- IBM model M-15 split ergonomic - CQ287
  - (sigh) The M15 split is my dream keyboard. - How much? About $500? (nm)
- I used to have one of those (died on me too). - sm
  - new keyboard - Ludi
    - You're welcome. You can find Model M's on eBay - too, but... sm
      - oh, and a little more info here... - sm
- I may have one. I've got a pile of keyboards and other - me
- Kinesis Maxim Adjustable. sm - avsnut
- I love my Goldtouch -- can usually find them reasonably priced on eBay. nm - LTMT
  - 2nd vote here for Goldtouch. - nm

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Split? I bought old IBM off ebay but not split.
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Also, why the preference over split keyboards that come totally apart versus split keyboards that are permanently connected at the top?

I want to revamp my office and there are so many different options.

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There's a quota of so many per each model for that
x

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Go online and put in your make and model.....
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