IBM Model M Wired English QWERTY MPN M122 1390702 #1079482 22-7-1987
Bottom line: The IBM Model M Wired English QWERTY MPN M122 1390702 #1079482 22-7-1987 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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IBM Model M Wired English QWERTY MPN M122 1390702 #1079482 22-7-1987
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored IBM Model M Wired English QWERTY MPN M122 1390702 #1079482 22-7-1987 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 | QWERTY |
|---|---|
| switch_type | Buckling Spring |
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