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One of the vast improvements to the original IBM Model M offered by Unicomp. (Photo: unicomp.com)
I recently wrote an article called "The last of a dying breed of keyboards". Subsequent to the article, I decided that my antique IBM Model M was due for a face lift and I really liked the slimmed down black colored case on Unicomp's Spacesaver in Black which uses the same bending key technology and same size keys as the original but takes up 20% less desk space with its trimmed down case design
I contacted Jim Owens at Unicomp and ordered the new keyboard. While I had him on the phone I asked him if he had noticed an increase in sales since the NPR and my subsequent articles. The answer must be yes because Mr. Owens told me that the shipping time had increased from same day to closer to seven days. I was thrilled.
The response to my first article was really positive which encouraged me greatly. Evidently this fine keyboard may not be going away after all which could not be better news.
I also discussed other features available on the Unicomp keyboards with Mr. Owens as I thought the black keyboard would look good with black keys and white letters. Owens was kind enough to let me know that the keys cannot be black because the letters are actually embedded in the white keyboard rather than being silk screened on. That means that they won't rub off like so many cheap copies. There are also models available with pointing devices.
He also let me know that they offered an all black set of keys for $20 with no lettering that would make it look very stealthy and geek sexy like Das Keyboard (but cheaper). I decided to order an extra set of black keys that I plan to replace a few at a time until I finally learn to touch type more effectively.
I am so happy that my new keyboard is here and it still weighs enough to bash an intruder over the head (and it would probably still work afterwords) not that I would ever recommend such a thing. So if you want to increase your typing speed, annoy your co-workers, impress your boss, and protect yourself with one really cool keyboard, I have no doubt Unicomp has a model that is perfect for you.
Rather than rehashing my previous article word-for-word, you can read it here if you like.
Please also note there is a slideshow featuring some of the keyboard models offered by Unicomp attached to this article.
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