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IBM Model M buckling spring keyboard.

Not sure it's the loudest, but the most satisfying (and the only clicky I can stand) is the venerable IBM Model M. You can install a solenoid on it to make it REALLY LOUD.

Ooooooo I'm gonna Google that and see how it sounds! Thanks!

HAHAHAHAHA I just watched a video showcasing the solenoid, holy cow that thing is loud! What on earth was that thing designed to do? Wake you up if a hacker breaks in and uses your computer?!

Like others have said IBM model m.

Both 1986 sqaure badge and Unicomp new model m are so satisfying.

The Mini m would be my top choice if getting one now, due to being new board with warranty and not having the numpad would be a huge plus for me. Availability might be lacking currently due to controller supply but they will get them back at some point.

I do tend to use my numpad a lot for cheatengine but it's still another keyboard to look into! I assume with the IBM model M I would need an adapter to make it USB. Would any work? Or would it need to be rewired?

The designer wanted a new single office room and needed something that would piss his coworkers off so much they were forced to move them.

If that's true I absolutely love it, passive aggressiveness and genius combining once again lol

Yes if you buy an actual Ibm model M, it will need an adapter. You can google there are a lot of information about which one, I think they are active converter which you need.

But the thing is you can buy a model from Unicomp:

1. Is brand new
2. Has warranty
3. They just renewed the case tooling meaning the case feels solid and doesn't creek or feel flimsy like older unicomps.
4. Is a real genuine Model m
5. Key feel is practically same as other model m's
6. Has native USB

IBM Beamspring

I have a Unicomp Classic 101. The key clicks wake up the neighbours and it's heavy enough to kill a man. I love it.

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