1984 IBM Model F keyboard (6110347) 06 AUG 84

SKU: 07453 Category:

Description

part# IBM model F (122-key keyboard)
6110347
serial# 07453
date 06 AUG 84 (37 years old)

heavy weight: 9 pounds, 1 oz = 4.1 kilos

22″ x 9″ x 2.5″. (558mm x 229mm x 64mm)

IBM logo silver logo with black text
metal steel back case (painted black)
cable attached, gray coiled cable, 5-pin connector
condition Keyboard in good condition for an artifact that is 35 years old.


Keyboard tested and fully validated to working 100% using Soarer’s 240 degree IBM Model F 122 converter (sold by Orihalcon on eBay)

key switches VERY clicky = buckling spring
condition Front case plastic in upper left hand corner is missing.  Allows for an interesting view of the internals of the keyboard foot elevator mechanism.  Unknown who won the battle, but as this keyboard still currently works fine.. the other guy probably looked alot worse and was sent to the landfill). (::sarcasm::)

Requires use of additional converter/adapter in order to work with modern PCs link

comments Feet extend in three positions (fully retracted, partially extended, fully extended).  Metal shiny internal plate (zinc galvanized steel).  Black-painted metal bottom case.   Keyboard weight = 9 pounds, 1 oz (4.1 kilos).  

Gray keyboard cable in very good coiled condition with metal end. 

see for Chryosan’s YouTube review. IBM 3270/3179 Model F “Battleship” keyboard review (capacitive buckling springs)

 

 

 

Additional information

Weight 11 lbs
Dimensions 24 × 12 × 4 in