IBM model M

A short while ago I managed to wear out the left shift key on the last classic IBM "Model M" keyboard (mfg 1991) in my special stock, and I had to bring home the one I had hauled to work.

I used a cheap IBM keyboard from a NetVista for a short while, then discovered that a company was still manufacturing those lovely, noisy (buckling spring) keyboard.

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/cus101usenon.html

For $59 bucks you can buy one for yourself.

Unfortunately, the one I hauled home from work didn't last too much longer either... so I'm hoping that my birthday gift will be another "Customizer 101".

Note: There's no "Flying Window" key on these things :P