IBM Model M

GPTKB entity

Statements (107)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:keyboard
gptkbp:color beige
gptkbp:connectorType gptkb:AT
gptkb:SDL
gptkb:PS/2
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dimensions approx. 49.5 x 21 x 5.5 cm
gptkbp:hasModel 1390131
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gptkbp:hasNumPad yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IBM Model M
gptkbp:introduced 1985
gptkbp:keycapMaterial PBT plastic
gptkbp:layout gptkb:ISO
gptkb:ANSI
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:IBM
gptkbp:material gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Tank
gptkbp:notableFeature durability
removable keycaps
buckling spring key mechanism
gptkbp:notableFor distinctive typing sound
popularity among typists and programmers
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Maxi_Switch
gptkb:Unicomp
gptkb:Lexmark
gptkbp:status still produced by Unicomp
gptkbp:successor gptkb:IBM_Model_F
gptkbp:switchType buckling spring
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:IBM_Personal_System/2
IBM 3161 terminal
gptkbp:weight about 2.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IBM_Model_F
gptkb:IBM_PS/2_Model_30
gptkb:IBM_PS/2_Model_50
gptkb:IBM_PS/2_Model_60
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7