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Unicomp New Model M Keyboard
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Unicomp New Model M Keyboard

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A currently-produced buckling-spring mechanical keyboard made by Unicomp in Kentucky, built from IBM's original Model M tooling and design.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Unicomp still manufactures keyboards from IBM's original Model M design, and redditors who've switched to the newer Unicomp version call it the best keyboard they've ever used.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025

  1. 15
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    No keyboard even comes close. I have a newer Unicomp version and it's by far the best keyboard I've ever used.

  2. 14
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    They are still producing keyboards from IBM's original design in Kentucky. If you guys love how these feel and are built, consider picking one up.

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