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arjaybee: I watched a video about Unicomp's version of the IBM buckling springs. The reviewer thought they'd done a reasonable job, but the build isn't as good as the original. I watched this because the best keyboard I've ever had was on a Smith Corona electric typewriter, but I've no idea what the mechanism was.

Which brings me on to why I chose browns. I thought the tactile feel would replicate that of an electric typewriter, but I write mostly at night. I have an elderly neighbour I don't wish to disturb, even though the houses are solid 1930's builds. Also, I think my cats would leave home if I bought blues!

As for your problem with repeat keystrokes, I'm ALMOST certain that I've read that you can set 'filter keys' on your computer. This sets up a slight mili-second delay until your next keystroke will be registered. I think the original intention of filter keys was for those with motor issues, but it also helps for over-sensitive keyboards. You'd need to ask a techie how to do this.

June: The Das Keyboard Ultimate is lovely, but has no legends on the keys. I think they make a Pro version with the letters etc printed. I've looked at this, but it's a bit more than I want to pay; also I couldn't find a tenkeyless version. I want the keyboard to sit on top of my laptop's keys, but this one looks too big and heavy.

mpeg2: Is the Unicomp model M the version with buckling springs? Have you ever used Cherry switches? How do they compare? I'm interested because of my former comment about how I loved the keyboard on my Smith Corona Electric typewriter (Electra Automatic; unfortunately, like the velveteen rabbit, this was loved to death and the A dropped off its bar; 'Mr Smith' was replaced by an electronic thing that I hated!)

More opinions welcome.