IBM AT Model M Buckling Spring Keyboard Square Silver Label Vintage 1987 1390940
Bottom line: The IBM AT Model M Buckling Spring Keyboard Square Silver Label Vintage 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
In the box.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored IBM AT Model M Buckling Spring Keyboard Square Silver Label Vintage… 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.
Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| label | Square Silver |
|---|---|
| switch_type | Buckling Spring |
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IBM AT Model M Buckling Spring Keyboard Square Silver Label Vintage 1987 1390940 is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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