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If anybody wants one of these in like-new condition with an ISO keyboard, I'll sell you mine (I'm American, ordered the ISO keyboard by mistake :/ )


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That looks like my dream keyboard - except it isn't available with an ISO layout :(

Same. I wish I could find a US-ISO hybrid keyboard.

I have one and I'm looking to sell it, because the keyboard layout is so non-standard I just can't get used to it. Touch typing is virtually impossible.

The ISO keyboard is unfortunately a true bummer. I hate that layout with a passion and would gladly pay extra to have an ANSI layout keyboard (the one with the flat Enter and the backslash above it) and even install it myself if it's feasible.

I would buy this laptop in a heartbeat if I could have an ISO keyboard layout in North America.

They certainly do offer ISO-ish keyboards (with the exception of the unfortunate arrow key layout, which breaks 9995-5), as I'm typing on one right now. They don't offer them pre-installed for US orders, if you're looking there; try looking on their EU site instead. In the US, however, you can order the keyboards separately for around $40; the case is designed to support both ISO and ANSI layouts with the same cutouts.

As another commenter has pointed out, there is the quirk, however, that their "English International" keyboard is ANSI. Their British, German, French, etc keyboards are.


I wish they'd ship US ANSI keyboard in Europe, I would totally pick one up.

I guess I'm not the only one who misses those keyboards, they go for around ~$300 on eBay[1]

[1] https://www.ebay.com/b/IBM-Model-F/175690/bn_55189929


Good to see that there are still really good keyboards being manufactured new. Thanks for the link, I think I will order one :-).

I have only recently learned about isomorphic keyboards and I am indeed curious to try one.

If you are willing to part with the keyboard I would buy it from you. My Microsoft 4000 keyboard finally stopped working and I’m looking for replacement.

I have a brand new one I can sell you for less of your savings, if you're interested! I was an early backer but I tried it for about an hour before I realized the lack of F-keys and the lack of Esc were just unacceptable for me.

I've still got one. That's in part why I posted the link.

The typing action is great, on all keys from centre to edge.


It's a pity it is only available in US layout. I can't get used to that small Enter key having used ISO layout my whole life. I personally use a Filco with MX Browns and am really happy with it.

I'd buy that, given the keyboard would have an ANSI layout.

Whats the keyboard you have?

A brand new keyboard from the early 80's. Curious to type on that.

Hey I'll take the keyboard. This would be a major blessing :)

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I didn't know they were still doing it! But it's disappointing that it doesn't have the optical drive.

But I see you can buy the English keyboard on eBay.

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