SNKB-M2004-13U-101
Notes
This keyboard was one of two M13s featured in the M13: Lexmark versus Unicomp article. This keyboard is pretty interesting simply for the fact it's a very late (and non-point of sales) IBM Model M. My best guess is that this keyboard was made by Unicomp for IBM as a replacement for dead original M13s. I decided to go with an overall blue theme for this keyboard due to the lock-lights IBM logo and icons; the blue keycaps are Unicomp's blue ANSI color printed key set and the blue nub cap is a generic Dell-blue textured pointing stick cap.
| Full Name | IBM 3494 Track Pointer Keyboard |
| Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc. | 18P7970 |
| TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names. | Model M13 FSR Keyboard |
| Known Host SystemsKnown Host Systems A list of known host systems this keyboard could be bundled with or at least designed specifically to operate with. This could be terminals, desktop PCs or laptops. | IBM TotalStorage 3494 Enterprise Automated Tape Library |
| KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the keyswitches this keyboard uses. If the keyswitches used do not have a known name, a generic description of what they are will be provided. | IBM membrane buckling springs |
| FeetFeet The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised. | Single-setting flip-out feet |
| Production Date | 2004-04-26 |
| Acquisition Date | 2020-02-26 |
