Cherry's New Keyboard Switches Emulate IBM Model M Feel

crookedvulture writes "Slashdot has already covered the four main flavors of Cherry MX mechanical key switches: red, black, blue, and brown. Now, there's a green MX variant that emulates the feel of the buckling spring switches in old-school IBM Model M keyboards. The green switches combine tactile feedback, an audible click, and a stiff spring that requires 80g of actuation force. They're a stiffer version of the MX blues that more closely matches the characteristics of IBM's buckling spring design. Previously reserved for use with space bars, the green switches have now taken over an entire Cooler Master keyboard. And, unlike the old Model M and contemporary copycats, the new CM Storm Trigger has modern conveniences like an integrated USB hub, LED backlighting, and programmable macros." I've had my hopes raised and then dashed by some other keyboards whose makers promised Model M feel, so I'll believe it when I feel and hear it.

Re:copy vs original

[h4rr4r]

You shut your whore mouth. Buy one made by IBM and show some self respect.

Still using my original Model M

[kimgkimg]

Nothing beats the original... I said, 'NOTHING BEATS THE ORIGINAL!' (needed to shout over the keyclick noise...) ;-)

Re:So...

[Rob the Bold]

. . . i hate those clicky keyboards and wind up busting them over my knee and trashing them.

Do not, repeat, not, under any circumstances attempt the same thing with a Model M. If you do, you'll know why.