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IBM, Lexmark, Unicomp, Lenovo & Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions keyboard database, wiki, research & review articles, guides and documentation by Admiral Shark - beam spring, Model F, Model M and ThinkPad keyboards

DOS / vintage PCComputing history

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56 from 15 Feb 1990 to 5 Sep 2026
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now and then (4 in the last year)
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personal blog

2026 3

  1. Keyboard Part Number Database
  2. Index
  3. Happy 45th birthday to the IBM PC and Model F/XT

2025 8

  1. The 70-year anniversary of two important IBM Selectric patents
  2. Image Gallery
  3. Keyboard Part Number Database FAQ
  4. The IBM Enhanced Keyboard turns 40
  5. What adapter or converter do I need for my keyboard?
  6. Admiral Shark's Keyboards FAQ
  7. Contributing to Admiral Shark's Keyboards
  8. What to look out for when buying Model Fs and Model Ms?

2024 7

  1. What's better - Model Fs or Model Ms?
  2. Wheelwriters & Quietwriters - the earliest Model Ms turn 40
  3. Model G as the original designation for Model M & the existence of Models 1A and 1B
  4. Soarer's 101-#1: An Introduction
  5. Keyboard Directory
  6. Unicomp's RP2040/Pico controller purchasing & Vial-QMK guide
  7. Scrolling with two mouse buttons with AutoHotkey

2023 2

  1. Should I get an old or new Model M?
  2. Where can I buy Model Fs and Model Ms?

2022 4

  1. IBM Japan 5576-C01 TrackPoint Keyboard and its Unicomp descendants
  2. Site Updates
  3. Apple Newton Keyboard - The time Apple turned to IBM/Lexmark for a Model M
  4. An Introduction to IBM keyboards

2021 9

  1. Revealed: IBM Model M3 & M6 laptop buckling sleeves keyboards
  2. Making use of Japanese JIS keys with AutoHotkey, Soarer's Converter or xmodmap
  3. Dealing with Unicomp PC 122's shifted F13-F24 keys row
  4. Soarer's 101-#2: Remapping & Macros
  5. Exploring the elusive IBM 4680 POS Matrix Keyboard P/N 76X0100
  6. Revealed: The story of the IBM Model M4 family
  7. Figuring out the IBM Japan P/N 69H8533 Numeric Keypad
  8. First look at the Mini Model M prototype & helping Unicomp
  9. A look at Unicomp's new flagship - The New Model M

2020 3

  1. Digging inside a Model M4-1 numeric keypad
  2. M13: Lexmark versus Unicomp
  3. A brief browse inside an IBM Model M7

2019 1

  1. The IBM System 9002 Hybrid Keyboard - the rarest Model F?

2001 1

  1. Drivers & Software Archive

1999 1

  1. Documents Archive

1995 1

  1. Keyboard Part Number Database External Access

1990 1

  1. A timeline of IBM keyboard history

Undated 15

  1. Articles & Topics
  2. Chart
  3. Admiral Shark's Keyboards Collection
  4. Gallery
  5. Guides
  6. Keyboard Icon Wallpaper Generator
  7. Keyboard Part Number Database (Detailed View)
  8. Keyboard Part Number Database Finder (WIP)
  9. Keyboard Part Number Database (List View)
  10. Keyboard Part Number Database Stats
  11. Media
  12. Other Part Numbers
  13. Sitemap
  14. ThinkPad Gallery
  15. Shark's Keyboard Wiki