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product_id: 39067349
title: "Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard"
brand: "unicomp"
price: "$49.12"
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# 2m cable USB connection 104 keys Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard

**Brand:** unicomp
**Price:** $49.12
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> Type Like It's 1980! ⌨️

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard by unicomp
- **How much does it cost?** $49.12 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/39067349-unicomp-ultra-classic-model-m-black-buckling-spring-104-key)

## Best For

- unicomp enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted unicomp brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Timeless Design:** Elevate your workspace with a classic aesthetic.
- • **Ambidextrous Layout:** Designed for comfort, no matter your hand preference.
- • **Robust Build Quality:** Crafted from durable polybutylene terephthalate.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects to any PC setup.
- • **Unmatched Typing Experience:** Feel the nostalgia with every keystroke.

## Overview

The Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard combines retro charm with modern functionality. Featuring a robust 104-key layout and a 2-meter USB connection, this keyboard is designed for PC compatibility and offers an unparalleled typing experience with its iconic buckling spring switches. Built from high-quality materials, it ensures durability and comfort for all users.

## Description

desertcart.com: Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard : Electronics

Review: Typing Dreams - I am someone who enjoys typing. I love seeing my hands move around the keyboard as I type. There is something really satisfying in seeing a blank page get filled up with text. For a while now I have been searching for a good tactile keyboard. For whatever reason, keyboard manufactures seem to think that gamers are the only people who spend long hours on a keyboard, thus tactile membrane keyboards are not as common anymore, with some people on the internet claiming they don’t even exist, despite the fact that my first computer came with one. Instead we are left with these abysmal “ergonomic” keyboards that seem to be designed to make you hate typing. Gaming keyboards are no better. Aside from most being a total eyesore, they are usually made in a smaller form factor that makes it too cramped for me to type on due to the size of my hand (My hands span 8in /20.32cm). One of my favorite YouTube personalities posted a video where he had a religious experience unboxing an original sealed IBM Model M keyboard. Seeing his reaction and the fact that he has big hands like me was enough to convince me to buy this keyboard. This keyboard is an absolute dream to type on. I have typed with membrane keyboards my whole life and the transition to this keyboard was seamless. It just feels natural. I can even type on it with one hand just like I could with my other keyboard. I love the feel of this keyboard, especially on the numeric keypad and arrow keys. The sound this keyboard makes is heavenly. It is the sound of work being done. I really like the color scheme, making it look modern and presentable on a wooden desk. I also like how the function and escape keys are higher elevated from the rest of the keys, making it more natural to hit them, as oppose to other keyboards that tend to squeeze them on top to save space making you have to go look for them. It is easy to see why so many people swear by this keyboard. As other reviewers have pointed out, the plastic used in the construction is not the best. The keyboard creeks if you press down on the shell, and there is an odd section below the space bar that looks like a touchpad. My guess is that it is meant to provide you with grip, since I sometimes find myself resting my thumbs on it, and it is less slippery than the rest of the keyboard. Honestly though as long as it does not look like it was made by Fisher Price, I am okay with it. Overall it is an amazing keyboard. It is well worth the money if you are someone who types a lot in a daily basis.
Review: Sound like a Boss - My typing class in high school used a Model M, probably because they were impossible to destroy. Luckily, along with the durability came the best typing experience you could get. For me, to this day, it has never been topped. Not even close, until I found the Unicomp. Finally, I can relive the glory days of WordPerfect DOS. If you have a job that requires any significant amount of typing (and who doesn't?), you will thank yourself for buying this keyboard. It will reduce errors tenfold. Better yet, with the matter-of-fact clickity-clacking, even the most indolent slacker can feel like they are accomplishing something great. You will sound LIKE A BOSS and have the whole office's attention, especially if you exaggerate the "Enter" keystrokes. At home...well, it would be best to locate your office far, far from the bedrooms. But it will be worth it. Pros: +No better typing keyboard design than Buckling Spring, and this is the only brand I know of. +Sound like a boss. +Good deal considering the prices of other "typing" keyboards. +Made in USA Cons: - Not nearly as sturdy as the original M. Tolerances and plastic quality could be improved. - Ugliest computer part ever. Your friends will be laughing until they hear the glory. - Sometimes you may not want to sound like a boss. - Not really ideal for many games. You get this keyboard for rapid keystrokes, not pressing WASD for long periods. I am going to rate this product a five. Does it deserve a five from a totally objective standpoint? No, if for no other reason than the tolerances are way too loose--it is no where near precision of the original IBMs. So, why a five? Because most viewers will automatically skip anything less than a four, and this keyboard doesn't deserve to be skipped. It might not be as good as the original, but they ain't around no more, so this is the best we have, and it is a totally adequate replica. The original M was so far ahead that even decent stab at replicating it produced a keyboard that beats any other available for typing today. Therefore, from a relative standpoint, I don't feel bad giving it a five. So, go ahead and buy it, and hear what a real keyboard sounds like.

## Features

- Number of keys/buttons : 104
- Connection : USB
- Cable length : 2 m
- Compatible : PC

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01M29PYF4 |
| Antenna Location | Office |
| Brand | Unicomp |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Button Quantity | 104 |
| Color | Black, Gray |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Windows |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 267 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Polybutylene Terephthalate |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | USB |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Unicomp |
| Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | Buckling Spring |
| Mfr Part Number | UA40P4A |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Power Source | USB Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Switch Type | Buckling Spring |
| UPC | 041967699333 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Unicomp
- **Compatible Devices:** PC
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Keyboard Description:** USB
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Office
- **Special Feature:** Buckling Spring
- **Color:** Gray, Black
- **Number of Keys:** 104
- **Style:** Classic
- **Product Dimensions:** 17.9"L x 7"W x 1.96"H

## Images

![Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81X0-tlaceL.jpg)
![Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DnrN4EyJL.jpg)
![Unicomp Ultra Classic Model M Black Buckling Spring 104 Key USB Keyboard - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81u8Wrn0oaL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can the key caps be rearranged to a Dvorak configuration?**
A: Yes, you can rearrange the keys to the Dvorak layout, however, you will need software to remap the keys.
Thank you for your inquiry.

**Q: Do you have a UK layout of this keyboard?**
A: We do offer our keyboards in most international language layouts although not through Amazon. We only sell standard US layout keyboards through Amazon.

**Q: Does cap lock key light up when on**
A: The key itself does not light up, but there are 3 indication lights for Num, Caps and Scroll lock above the number pad.

**Q: How far apart are feet on bottom of the key board. My laptop is 14.75" wide; I want the keyboard top edge to fit over the bottom edge of laptop**
A: The gap in the middle between the inner edges of the feet seems to be about 14.75"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Typing Dreams
*by L***Y on June 29, 2017*

I am someone who enjoys typing. I love seeing my hands move around the keyboard as I type. There is something really satisfying in seeing a blank page get filled up with text. For a while now I have been searching for a good tactile keyboard. For whatever reason, keyboard manufactures seem to think that gamers are the only people who spend long hours on a keyboard, thus tactile membrane keyboards are not as common anymore, with some people on the internet claiming they don’t even exist, despite the fact that my first computer came with one. Instead we are left with these abysmal “ergonomic” keyboards that seem to be designed to make you hate typing. Gaming keyboards are no better. Aside from most being a total eyesore, they are usually made in a smaller form factor that makes it too cramped for me to type on due to the size of my hand (My hands span 8in /20.32cm). One of my favorite YouTube personalities posted a video where he had a religious experience unboxing an original sealed IBM Model M keyboard. Seeing his reaction and the fact that he has big hands like me was enough to convince me to buy this keyboard. This keyboard is an absolute dream to type on. I have typed with membrane keyboards my whole life and the transition to this keyboard was seamless. It just feels natural. I can even type on it with one hand just like I could with my other keyboard. I love the feel of this keyboard, especially on the numeric keypad and arrow keys. The sound this keyboard makes is heavenly. It is the sound of work being done. I really like the color scheme, making it look modern and presentable on a wooden desk. I also like how the function and escape keys are higher elevated from the rest of the keys, making it more natural to hit them, as oppose to other keyboards that tend to squeeze them on top to save space making you have to go look for them. It is easy to see why so many people swear by this keyboard. As other reviewers have pointed out, the plastic used in the construction is not the best. The keyboard creeks if you press down on the shell, and there is an odd section below the space bar that looks like a touchpad. My guess is that it is meant to provide you with grip, since I sometimes find myself resting my thumbs on it, and it is less slippery than the rest of the keyboard. Honestly though as long as it does not look like it was made by Fisher Price, I am okay with it. Overall it is an amazing keyboard. It is well worth the money if you are someone who types a lot in a daily basis.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sound like a Boss
*by T***E on January 17, 2019*

My typing class in high school used a Model M, probably because they were impossible to destroy. Luckily, along with the durability came the best typing experience you could get. For me, to this day, it has never been topped. Not even close, until I found the Unicomp. Finally, I can relive the glory days of WordPerfect DOS. If you have a job that requires any significant amount of typing (and who doesn't?), you will thank yourself for buying this keyboard. It will reduce errors tenfold. Better yet, with the matter-of-fact clickity-clacking, even the most indolent slacker can feel like they are accomplishing something great. You will sound LIKE A BOSS and have the whole office's attention, especially if you exaggerate the "Enter" keystrokes. At home...well, it would be best to locate your office far, far from the bedrooms. But it will be worth it. Pros: +No better typing keyboard design than Buckling Spring, and this is the only brand I know of. +Sound like a boss. +Good deal considering the prices of other "typing" keyboards. +Made in USA Cons: - Not nearly as sturdy as the original M. Tolerances and plastic quality could be improved. - Ugliest computer part ever. Your friends will be laughing until they hear the glory. - Sometimes you may not want to sound like a boss. - Not really ideal for many games. You get this keyboard for rapid keystrokes, not pressing WASD for long periods. I am going to rate this product a five. Does it deserve a five from a totally objective standpoint? No, if for no other reason than the tolerances are way too loose--it is no where near precision of the original IBMs. So, why a five? Because most viewers will automatically skip anything less than a four, and this keyboard doesn't deserve to be skipped. It might not be as good as the original, but they ain't around no more, so this is the best we have, and it is a totally adequate replica. The original M was so far ahead that even decent stab at replicating it produced a keyboard that beats any other available for typing today. Therefore, from a relative standpoint, I don't feel bad giving it a five. So, go ahead and buy it, and hear what a real keyboard sounds like.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best keyboard for professionals and authors, plus unexpected bonus-- pain-free typing!
*by T***6 on March 8, 2017*

I used a Model M keyboard since back in the 1980s. When I married, my husband was driven batty by the clatter, so I switched to a membrane type. In the intervening years, I'd forgotten the amazing difference in the typing experience between the two. My son urged me to buy a Unicomp, now that I'm heading into a career where I'll be spending long work days at a keyboard. When I first sat down to type, it felt a bit weird-- like getting into a different model of car than you're used to-- but within 15 seconds, I was rattling away again at top speed! Being a mechanical keyboard, I expected it to take more force to type, but it actually takes far less, as the spring returns energy on its rebound. The cupping of each key also helps to keep the fingertips from drifting to the wrong key. And I actually love the noise. For some reason, it tells my brain 'it's time to work!' and gets me in the zone to work or to write. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which means I have loose (and often painful) joints. This keyboard leaves my hands and fingers feeling far less abused than my trusty Logitech membrane keyboards. (And I have no bad words to say about Logitech products. It's not their fault I'm physically weird!) Some have complained about molding or fit issues on these keyboards. I looked for those issues, and find they're trivial at best. The keyboard is hefty, and it's plastic, so yeah if you hold it by one corner, it's going to flex and moan. I found no molding sprue on the keys of mine, nor any sharp edges on the seams of the case. The keyboard legs click into place snugly, and I've not had it collapse on me once. I also often use this keyboard away from the PC, from a nearby recliner and so I was very grateful for the generously long (approx. 6 ft.) USB cord. The keyboard fits in my lap just fine, and the 4 lbs. or so of weight haven't felt uncomfortable in the least. Judging by how long the old Model Ms lasted, and my age-- this may well be the last keyboard I ever have to purchase. Even if it's not, I won't hesitate to purchase another. Not many products live up to their ad hype. This one does. It may cost a lot more than a membrane keyboard, but for me it's definitely worth every dollar!

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