deskthority

It’s *Dr.* Evil. I didn’t spend six months waiting to use a Model M.

(Yes, I need a bigger left Shift key.)

That...looks...AWESOME!!!

You should call it the "New Model F".

Which one do you prefer?

BOTH, OBVS!
Sometimes you just need to switch your instrument.

Great answer!

thefarside wrote: 27 Aug 2022, 04:36 Which one do you prefer?

Not sure yet - I used my own keys but didn’t realize the barebones board didn’t include stabilizers. I also need to sit down and figure out the layout, as it’s not quite standard. I’ve been under the weather lately but hopefully can figure it out soon. I also usually floss mod my Fs, as my ears are s little sensitive. Lastly, I need to get a custom Shift key on a Caps Lock blank for the right Shift.

I will say that the F feels just like an AT - not *quite* as nice as an XT, but with a usable layout for an American. It’s impressive.

The Mini M definitely deserves an honorable mention, though. It’s better than any IBM Model M I’ve ever tried.

I think one question would be whether the Ellipse F is worth three times a Mini M. I think it’s twice as nice, and I think it’s down to personal choice on the value proposition.

Tribal wrote: The Mini M definitely deserves an honorable mention, though. It’s better than any IBM Model M I’ve ever tried.

Completely agree. I think it sounds and feels better than my new model M and 1980s.