IBM Model F keyboard systems
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IBM Model F keyboard systems are early 1980s IBM mechanical keyboards renowned for their robust buckling-spring switches, heavy metal construction, and enduring influence on keyboard design.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | computer keyboard series ⓘ |
| actuationMethod | buckling of spring onto capacitive pad ⓘ |
| collectibleStatus | sought after by keyboard enthusiasts ⓘ |
| constructionMaterial |
metal backplate
ⓘ
metal case components ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| designGoal |
durability
ⓘ
high reliability ⓘ serviceability ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
detachable cable
ⓘ
function key block ⓘ removable keycaps ⓘ status indicator LEDs ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
heavy weight
ⓘ
high typing accuracy ⓘ industrial feel ⓘ |
| influenced | later mechanical keyboard design ⓘ |
| inspired | modern buckling-spring reproductions ⓘ |
| introducedInDecade | 1980s ⓘ |
| keyTechnology | capacitive sensing ⓘ |
| knownFor |
distinct audible click
ⓘ
distinct tactile feedback ⓘ long service life ⓘ robust construction ⓘ |
| layoutVariant |
122-key terminal layout
ⓘ
83-key PC/XT layout ⓘ 84-key PC/AT layout ⓘ |
| manufacturer | IBM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketSegment | business desktop computers ⓘ |
| mechanismComponent |
capacitive PCB
ⓘ
pivoting hammer ⓘ spring ⓘ |
| predecessorOf | IBM Model M keyboard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| soundProfile | loud clicky ⓘ |
| successor | IBM Model M keyboard series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| switchType | buckling spring ⓘ |
| tactileProfile | sharp tactile bump ⓘ |
| targetUser |
business users
ⓘ
professional typists ⓘ |
| typicalColor | beige ⓘ |
| typicalInterface |
IBM PC AT keyboard interface
ⓘ
IBM PC XT keyboard interface ⓘ |
| usedIn |
data entry environments
ⓘ
office environments ⓘ |
| usedWith |
IBM 3270 PC
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
IBM PC AT NERFINISHED ⓘ IBM PC XT NERFINISHED ⓘ IBM Personal Computer NERFINISHED ⓘ IBM System/23 Datamaster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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