Evolution of the Apple Mouse

[Tony Duell]

> I found reading about the IBM MODEL M keyboard more interesting.
> My computer just died, and had to buy a new one. The USB keyboard that

Hmmm... I guess that's why I have test gear ;-)

> came with it, is too cheap with too many keys that I can't type with it.
> So I got looking for 'THE BEST KEY BOARD MADE' on the web,
> and I ordered a  NEW refurbished model M and the correct USB adapter
> to go with it. So what, key boards do you all use, if for don't have a 
> DEC terminal online?

I prefer an IBM Model M, period. Mine is currently in need of cleaning, 
and minor repairs (I do this from time to time), so I am currnetly using 
a horrible cheap thing with rubber domes and membrane contacts [1]. It's 
not at all pleasnt or reliable (and although I've only had it a month or 
so, the legends are already wearing fof the keys [2]. Must get that Model 
M fixed...

[1] The modem M is actually a membrane contact device, but it has bucling 
spings and flaps to actuate it, and it feels a lot nicer.

[2] Yes, I do rememebr dual-shot-moulded keycaps. Many of my machines 
have them. And those to not wear off.

Other keyboards I quite like are the VT100 one, the HP9826/9836 and the 
'clicky' HP keybaords used on the HP150, Integral and the earlier HP-HIL 
one (46020). 

I don;t like the later HP-HIL keyboard (46021) which is a capacitive 
matrix design, or the DEC LK201.

-tony