Good question. Maybe I'll see if I can identify it.

Since I see the world one $60 module at a time, it is not worth it for me to send it in and get one key repaired. That money could be blips and bleeps.

What kind of screwdriver?

Tdarcos wrote: Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:09 pm Jonsey, would you say the Unicomp clicky keyboard is the last keyboard you'd ever buy, terminating your search?
If so, and the Unicomp clicky keyboard is your only salvation, then would you say it was Terminator Salvation?

I think Ducky ones are better, but there is something about the ole buckling spring that I do like a lot.

I opened a support ticket to see what it would cost to get my Unicomp Model M fixed. It really is just one key. I wish they let you open it. I would buy from them again, I should not have said that I would not. A new one is $189, so I guess I will see what the estimate is for a repair.

It has some kind of screw in back that I don't have a screwdriver for. What is wrong with people, why do they do this. It's $60 for them to look at it.

Today I removed the F4 keycap. It isn't spamming the F4 key out when the keycap is off, so the keyboard is at least useable.

I am taking my Ducky One full length keyboard and I am going to make that part of a computer I am making for Wyatt. I am not sure if I am going to spend the $60 to fix this Unicomp faux Model M one. All the other keys seem to be OK. I dunno.

I did buy a Ducky keyboard that is supposed to look like a Model M. I decided that Blue Cherry MX keys are my favorite, and Ducky was running a deep discount, which is why I got it. Buying keyboards does make me happy, so there ya go.

I would not purchase anything else from Unicomp.

I have treated it gently and barely used it since buying it. I plugged it in yesterday and the F4 key does not work.

Unless I smash this one into bits out of rage because I had to burn a weekend reinstalling Windows like I did the last one then yes, it will be my last keyboard.

Jonsey, would you say the Unicomp clicky keyboard is the last keyboard you'd ever buy, terminating your search?
If so, and the Unicomp clicky keyboard is your only salvation, then would you say it was Terminator Salvation?

the keyboard I use at work looks just like that. it's far better than any modern keyboard I have. Still a din plug but it's a lot more heavy duty than the cheap keyboards Colvin buys. it's probably why I like typing all my stories at work. When I retire the keyboard is coming with me. it will last that long, I have no doubt.

THE
HEIRLOOM HARDWARE
AARDVARK

And it staved off the sweet release of death right?

I have bought I think three of these, and the 1st two were fixable but for my incompetence. It is a Great Keyboard.

When I had issues with Windows deciding to suicide itself a couple months ago I got so mad I punched my first Unicomp mechanical keyboard. That was a mistake! But it was also pretty filthy in addition to now being broken. I do wash my hands; that wasn't it.

I ordered this keyboard from them: https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/product/UNI044A

They are having some shipping delays but kept me informed and I got it last week. It's great and just what I was hoping for. It's also lighter than the one I had before - lighter in terms of carrying it around, I mean, the keys are unaffected. Just as sturdy with good feedback when I click on them.

I raise my glass to Unicomp.