Unicomp Keyboards

fonger

United Kingdom1218 Posts

January 02 2009 06:22 GMT

I really want to get an old-style mechanical "clicky" keyboard (like the old IBM ones). I can't find anything at all in New Zealand, so I've been googling and checking out overseas sites. Does anyone have any experience with Unicomp keyboards? Apparently they bought the keyboard technology off IBM.

Here's a link to their site: http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/
And to the keyboard I'm looking at: http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/customizer.html

One thing I find pretty much essential in a keyboard is the Windows key(s), which is why picking up an old IBM isn't really an option for me.

Any ideas?

Durak

Canada3685 Posts

January 02 2009 06:27 GMT

I think my friend got his off ebay. Always a good place to start searching.

Archaic

United States4024 Posts

January 02 2009 06:28 GMT

Ebay is probably your best bet.
And why the hell are they selling those crappy keyboards for $69 USD?
With that money -> Razer imo.

EDIT: Blast, I've been beaten. If only I remembered how to use the [url] tags.

village_idiot

2436 Posts

January 02 2009 06:28 GMT

Good luck, man! I prefer the clicky keyboards also!

These new ones are so feminine.

GHOSTCLAW

United States17042 Posts

January 02 2009 06:37 GMT

I don't know if you'll find anyone who has one of the new ones- the old ones sell for a lot less on ebay (about 20 is what i got my ibm model m for)

yaoherm50

United States109 Posts

January 02 2009 06:39 GMT

Not sure, but are you talking about old school Keytronic keyboards?

Like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823131075

Blind

United States2528 Posts

January 02 2009 06:45 GMT

I have a unicomp keybooard. It has a good feel to it when you type, a satisfying springy click. I also like the old fashion, simple look.

But it's also very loud, so I avoid using it when my roommates are around. If you don't share a room or your roommates won't care, I'd say go for it.

fonger

United Kingdom1218 Posts

January 02 2009 06:58 GMT

Thanks for the feedback. No luck on ebay yet, as the unicomp keyboards there either have an odd layout (two rows of F keys etc) or no windows keys.

merach

United States182 Posts

January 02 2009 07:00 GMT

sounds like these http://www.daskeyboard.com/

fonger

United Kingdom1218 Posts

January 02 2009 07:13 GMT

#10

Yeah merach I had a look at those earlier, but they're quite expensive and I'm not sure they ship to NZ.

fonger

United Kingdom1218 Posts

January 02 2009 07:18 GMT

#11

On January 02 2009 15:28 Archaic wrote:
Ebay is probably your best bet.
And why the hell are they selling those crappy keyboards for $69 USD?
With that money -> Razer imo.

EDIT: Blast, I've been beaten. If only I remembered how to use the tags.

Razers aren't mechanical though, as far as I'm aware. I want my whole neighbourhood to hear me bashing my way through to D+ xD

On January 02 2009 15:39 yaoherm50 wrote:
Not sure, but are you talking about old school Keytronic keyboards?

Like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823131075

I don't see anything about the keystroke mechanism on that page. Are you sure they're mechanical? $10 seems a bit light for a new mechanical keyboard to me.

Edit: upon further inspection it does look like it might be a mechanical. It's only specced for 1/5th the durability of a Unicomp though. I'd definitely give that a shot first based only on the cost, but shipping's going to cost a bit anyway and NewEgg doesn't ship internationally.

Jank

United States308 Posts

January 02 2009 09:30 GMT

#12

I actually have das keyboard (daskeyboard.com) Its really nice, but definitely overpriced. I bought it used on ebay for around 80 dollars, its well build and very comfy (and blank keys are cool lol) but not worth the money. I recently also got a nice buckling spring keyboard from salvation army for a buck so uhh try that first haha

Eurekastreet

1308 Posts

January 28 2011 17:33 GMT

#13

Bumping this thread because I'm thinking about buying one unicomp customizer....but since I can't test it, I'd like to know if you (or anybody else) tried it and if it's any good for gaming (reviews for everyday use seem to be more than positive but can't find a lot of feedback from gamers...).

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