1984 IBM Model F keyboard (4176203) 27 SEP 84 (83-key)

SKU: F44939 Category:

Description

part# IBM model F (83-key keyboard)
4176203
serial# F44939
date 27 SEP 84 (35 years old)

heavy weight: 7 pounds, 4 oz = 3.3 kilos

19″ x 9″ x 1.5″. (485mm x 228mm x 38mm)

IBM logo silver logo with black text
metal steel back case (painted white)
cable attached, gray coiled cable, 15-pin connector
condition Keyboard in good condition for an artifact that is 35 years old.

 

key switches VERY clicky = buckling spring
key covers one piece key cover integrated into key stem
condition untested, very clean condition
comments Feet extend in three positions (fully retracted, partially extended, fully extended).  Metal shiny internal plate (zinc galvanized steel).  White painted metal bottom case.   Keyboard weight = 7 pounds, 4oz (3.3 kilos).  

Gray keyboard cable in very good coiled condition with 15-pin connector. 

see for Chryosan’s YouTube review. IBM 5291 Model F “Bigfoot” keyboard review (capacitive buckling springs)

 

Additional information

Weight 9 lbs
Dimensions 24 × 12 × 4 in