IBM Model M SSK Space Saver Compact PS/2 Keyboard July 14 1987 1391472 With Cord
Bottom line: The IBM Model M SSK Space Saver Compact PS/2 Keyboard July 14 1987 1391472 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard (SSK). * Part No.: 1391472 * Date: 15 Sep 1987 * Model M * IBM Corp. 1984 Very good condition. Tested, fully functional.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored IBM Model M SSK Space Saver Compact PS/2 Keyboard July 14 1987 1391472 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. IBM's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| layout | Compact |
|---|---|
| switch_type | Buckling Spring |
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