I’m less interested in Unicomp/IBM’s novel buckling spring technology (as cool as it is) and more that they’re built well, are corded and not wireless, offer replacement parts on their website, and have a mail-in repair service.

Unicomp’s Model M keyboard was my first choice for a long-lasting keyboard, but now I want to lessen my dependence on American-made companies (especially since Unicomp is based in Kentucky) and wanted to see if any alternatives existed. I’ve heard good things about Cherry, but I don’t fully understand their business model or how to order their products.

  • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    Yeah, I’ve never used one myself — please don’t take it as an endorsement on that front. I was just trying to think of a Western keyboard company.

    I also subscribe to [email protected], and OP could try them.

    • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netMEnglish
      2·
      18 hours ago

      Somehow I missed the EU/Canadian requirement in OP’s title 🤦‍♂️

      From a Chyrosran22 video on the Matias TactilePro, I was able to spy from the label on the back that they are now made in China, unfortunately.

      • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
        2·
        18 hours ago

        Ah, good investigation. I looked on their website and couldn’t find anything (though that might have said something…companies that do domestic manufacturing tend to trumpet the fact).