Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The IBM Model M is an iconic keyboard, and since 1996 has continued to be manufactured by Unicomp as the "Unicomp Classic" using the original tooling that was used by Lexmark to produce the keyboards for IBM. However, as tooling is nearing 27 years old, Unicomp have released a new keyboard, the "New Model M" which uses all new tooling with the same, excellent buckling spring mechanism as the original IBM Model Ms. In this video we take a look at one of these new keyboards and compare it against a couple of original IBM Model Ms from 1986 and 1989 as well as against a more recent Unicomp Classic from 2012.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - A History Lesson
09:02 - Unboxing
12:14 - Review & Comparison
16:39 - Keycap Quality
18:39 - Deck Flex
20:08 - Typing Performance
21:28 - Audio Samples
23:30 - Other Comments
27:49 - Swapping Key Caps
31:43 - Keycap Availability
33:25 - Modifier Key Arrangement
36:01 - Teardown
38:21 - Teardown - Unicomp Classic
41:15 - Teardown - Original IBM Model M
42:28 - Unicomp vs IBM Casing
43:23 - Dating the Unicomp's Moulds
44:31 - Teardown - New Model M
51:59 - Conclusion
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The IBM Model M is an iconic keyboard, and since 1996 has continued to be manufactured by Unicomp as the "Unicomp Classic" using the original tooling that was used by Lexmark to produce the keyboards for IBM. However, as tooling is nearing 27 years old, Unicomp have released a new keyboard, the "New Model M" which uses all new tooling with the same, excellent buckling spring mechanism as the original IBM Model Ms. In this video we take a look at one of these new keyboards and compare it against a couple of original IBM Model Ms from 1986 and 1989 as well as against a more recent Unicomp Classic from 2012.
Buy from Unicomp: pckeyboard.com/page/product/NEW_M
Buy from The Keyboard Company: keyboardco.com/keyboard/new-model-m-keyboards-black-with-white-and-gray-keys-usb.asp
Buy the Wera 5.5mm Nut Spinner from Amazon (Affiliate):
- UK: amzn.to/3J7PNyV
- US: amzn.to/3J6Aarh
Buy the FIlco Key Puller from Amazon (Affiliate):
- UK: amzn.to/3D1LqS7
- US: amzn.to/3Dq14Hd
camerongray.me
twitter.com/camerongray1515
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - A History Lesson
09:02 - Unboxing
12:14 - Review & Comparison
16:39 - Keycap Quality
18:39 - Deck Flex
20:08 - Typing Performance
21:28 - Audio Samples
23:30 - Other Comments
27:49 - Swapping Key Caps
31:43 - Keycap Availability
33:25 - Modifier Key Arrangement
36:01 - Teardown
38:21 - Teardown - Unicomp Classic
41:15 - Teardown - Original IBM Model M
42:28 - Unicomp vs IBM Casing
43:23 - Dating the Unicomp's Moulds
44:31 - Teardown - New Model M
51:59 - Conclusion
*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*
Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
