Vintage IBM Model M Dated Nov 14, 1990 (PN 1391401) Bolt -Modded. Inc cables.
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SpecPicks scored Vintage IBM Model M Dated Nov 14 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 | US QWERTY |
|---|---|
| key_count | 101 |
| switch_type | buckling spring |
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