In the early days of PC's much attention was given to the keyboard. Since its the main interface to the pc, it only makes sense that you have a well designed long lasting keyboard. Today's Rubber Dome keyboard almost seem disposable. There is a small, but active group of aficionados out there and the mechanical keyboard is inching its way to prominence. I guarantee 99% of the people that try a mechanical keyboard, would never go back to a rubber dome keyboard. Try it!

• The Mighty IBM Model M   ✦  The apex of keyboard design, it's unique buckling spring keyswitch makes the classic "CLICK CLACK when pushed. Unicomp still makes the exact model except these have a windows key. These keybords were made in the late 80's to early 90's and a LOT of them are still being used today. Now that is durability, I don't think you'll see a Dell rubber dome keyboard working 33 years from now.
• Filco Majestouch   ✦  Universally considered the best mechanical keyboard you can buy. VERY expensive but totally worth it.
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