Please note the following:
To all potential buyers of this item: Please read the Additional Notes section before buying this keyboard and please do not purchase this Model M if you intend to use it for playing computer games requiring more than 2 regular keys to be pressed simultaneously for certain game actions. The Model M has 2KRO (2-key rollover) which means a maximum of 2 regular keys and no more than 3 modifier keys (i.e., Alt, Ctrl, Shift) can be pressed at the same time without causing errors. Do not purchase if this limitation poses a problem for you!This is a new, unused IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard (SSK) in its original packaging. It has been thoroughly tested and inspected inside and out to ensure its pristine condition after years of storage. It features the classic IBM \"buckling-spring\" mechanism in the keys to provide unmatched tactile and auditory response with every key press. It is from the keyboard family often cited by serious users as the best keyboards ever made. All photos in this listing are of the actual keyboard you will receive. This is the highly sought-after compact variant, with its \"embedded number pad\" functions, detachable keycaps with tri-color key legends imprinted using IBM\'s sublimated-dye process that is virtually wear-proof, and detachable cable. The internal curved steel backplate is thicker and heavier than the backplates in later-production Model M\'s and shows no signs of rust or corrosion. The keystrokes on this keyboard are smooth, producing crisp clicks and making routine typing a pleasure. The numpad functions are toggled on and off by pressing Shift + Num Lock/Scroll Lock; alternate numpad functions are accessed by pressing Shift plus the relevant numpad key while in Num Lock mode. The active PS/2-USB converter supplied with this keyboard is integrated into the USB connector at one end of the cable and enables use with modern computers that lack a PS/2 port.The following items are included:

• New Orihalcon integrated active SDL-USB cable: light-beige color, 6-ft. length
  
• Original 2-piece IBM molded foam packing inserts
• Original IBM box; label on box matches keyboard ID No. and Date
• IBM box will be wrapped in 3 complete layers of large bubble wrap
  
• Double-boxed in heavy-duty double-wall corrugated outer shipping box
• Full 14-day return privilege with refund or replacement, includes return shipping

What makes our Model M\'s better, and why do they cost so much?1. We start with the best Model M\'s we can find
In this case, the keyboard offered is new, unused, and in pristine operational and cosmetic condition.2. Full disclosure of the condition of the keyboard
We inspect and photograph not only the exterior, but also the interior assembly of every keyboard we sell. Very few sellers invest the time and effort to do this, but we want you to know exactly what you\'re buying before you commit to the transaction. That\'s why we post a detailed photo of the internal steel backplate and plastic rivets that secure the keyswitch assembly. Excessive failure of those rivets is probably the single biggest cause for the demise of many a Model M keyboard. These keyboards can easily tolerate a small number of broken rivets (very common in vintage Model M\'s, whether new or used) and still function perfectly; but excessive rivet loss can result in one or more keys not clicking properly when pressed, and not actuating reliably. That\'s why we check the integrity of each rivet, removing any that show signs of weakness; only then do we assess the condition of the keyboard and photograph the backplate and its rivets. We bolt-mod every Model M that in our opinion requires it for long-term reliability; those which clearly don\'t require bolt-modding are sold unmodified, and at a significantly lower price than our bolt-modded keyboards. 3. Rivet-less bolted construction
As most fans of the Model M keyboard know, the thermoformed plastic rivets that hold the entire internal keyswitch assembly together can (and usually do) fail over time as the plastic ages and becomes weaker and more brittle. The loss of at least a few of these rivets is common even in NIB Model M\'s, since the failure mechanism is more a matter of aging than usage. Usually there are more than a few broken rivets in aging Model M\'s. If enough rivets are lost within a given area of the keyswitch array, one or more keys may feel weak and spongy, with little or no click, intermittent actuation issues, or complete loss of mechanical click and electrical actuation.To completely eliminate this potential problem for our customers on those Model M\'s that need it, we remove the plastic rivets and replace them with stainless steel low-profile Torx-head machine screws (see photos). These are of premium quality, made in the USA, and crafted of DIN-compliant Alloy 318. There are over 40 of these screws securing the keyswitch assembly, with a combined strength far greater than necessary to guarantee a lifetime of reliable service. Unlike plastic rivets which break off individually, a single screw as used in our process will not break off or pull out individually and would need to have all of the surrounding screws do the same -- simultaneously -- in order to cause problems. This is physically impossible, given both the individual and the combined pullout strength of our stainless steel machine screws. You are invited to contact us for more information on our bolted-construction technique via messaging; we\'ll respond promptly.4. New cable and USB converter included
Everything you need to immediately begin using your Model M is supplied; no need to go shopping for a cable or USB converter. We provide an integrated active-converter SDL-USB cable with this keyboard, so you can use this keyboard on any computer with a USB port. Active USB converters, although more expensive, are superior to passive wiring adapters in avoiding compatibility and performance issues.5. Ultimate protection during shipment
We ship all of our Model M keyboards in custom-made, crush-resistant, thick double-wall corrugated boxes to provide the ultimate in protection against the roughest handling likely to be encountered in transit. The keyboard in this listing will be shipped in its original IBM packaging, triple-wrapped in large-diameter bubble wrap, and double-boxed in our heavy-duty outer shipping box. By using extremely protective packaging we feel confident in shipping these keyboards around the world without fear of damage, and we fully insure all shipments at our expense.6. Absolute satisfaction guarantee
We want you to be completely delighted with your purchase. If you have any issues with the keyboard you receive, you may return it to us for repair, replacement or full refund of your purchase price including shipping. Please retain and reuse the IBM foam inserts, IBM box, large-diameter bubble wrap, and heavy-duty outer box. We do require that you return all items in the same condition as you received them, that you use either the original bubble-wrap we supplied or 3 layers of the same type of bubble wrap around the IBM box, and pack all items correctly using the same outer box in which we shipped to you. Refunds or replacements will not be made in the event a keyboard is returned with damage, alterations, or modifications made or caused by the buyer, or missing parts or packing materials that were present on, in, or supplied with, the keyboard as it was shipped to the buyer. Please contact us before initiating a return and before posting response. If the original packing materials were damaged in transit and cannot be reused, let us know so we can provide alternate packing instructions.If you have an issue with some aspect of the keyboard, please DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust it without first contacting us. In the highly-unlikely event that shipping damage has occurred, please contact us promptly and save all packing materials. Do not return the keyboard at this time; you will promptly receive further instructions from us. Do not discard the box or other packing materials until you\'re sure you won\'t be returning the keyboard, as these will be required if a refund or replacement is requested, and must be used to return the keyboard if at all possible. Your purchase of this item will constitute your acceptance of this requirement.A few additional notes:
IBM Model M keyboards were originally designed for both casual and serious typing, data-entry, and other general-purpose usage. They were produced long before the advent of today\'s highly sophisticated computer games, and are generally not recommended for certain computer gaming applications due to their inherent 2-key rollover limitation. This means a maximum of 2 regular keys plus up to 3 modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift) may be pressed simultaneously and register correctly. Some games require multiple keys in excess of this limit to initiate various actions within the game; thus potential buyers are hereby forewarned that this keyboard may not be satisfactory for that purpose.If your computer has a PS/2 keyboard port and you intend to use this instead of a USB port, please be sure your PS/2 port can supply the roughly 112mA current required by the Model M keyboard. If in doubt check your computer\'s specs or contact its manufacturer for this information.Most USB ports on modern computers will supply the current required by the Model M when it\'s used with an appropriate active PS/2-USB converter, such as the one we supply. Passive PS/2-USB wiring adapters are not recommended for use with the Model M due to various incompatibility issues reported by users.Model M\'s are NOT completely spill-proof, although later-production ones with the added drainage channels are more resistant to spills than the earlier ones. We advise you to NEVER spill any liquids into or onto your Model M, regardless of what you may have heard about their spill-resistance. And no, you cannot safely clean a Model M in your dishwasher (again, regardless of what you may have heard) without the risk of causing serious problems, so please don\'t try this!