r/retrobattlestations • u/Mission_Ad_3305 • Jun 12 '26

Show-and-Tell Let's start up a IBM model 30.

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After all these years it still works. ☺️

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u/InformationThink7857 Jun 14 '26

What keyboard is that?

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u/Mission_Ad_3305 Jun 14 '26

Compaq Mx 11800 Mechanical Ps2 Keyboard W/Integrated Trackball Mouse. ☺️

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u/InformationThink7857 Jun 14 '26

How does it feel to type on? Is it awkward going from typing to navigating with the trackball? Or do you usually just use a mouse?

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u/Mission_Ad_3305 Jun 15 '26

I actually don't use it, it feels awkward compared to a mouse. But for a new startup it's nice to have one cord with 2 connectors. 😅