This retro-design mechanical keyboard is a tribute to one of the most legendary keyboards in history

A return to the past with this version of the IBM keyboard

Mechanical keyboards are still in fashion, and apart from being faster, more precise and designed to last longer than membrane ones, the tactile and sound satisfaction that its keys produce is second to none. Well, now a Chinese brand specialized in peripherals has just launched its own version of one of the most legendary keyboards in history. Can you guess what model it is?

The new 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard M is inspired by the legendary IBM Model M

In the mid-80s, the American multinational IBM launched the Model Man affordable alternative to the Model F, and which today is considered a durable and timeless piece of hardware, but It is not classified as an “obsolete” product. You may still be lucky enough to find a loose (and most likely defective) unit on platforms like eBay, but it may be more worthwhile to take a look at this one. keyboard so similar that 8BitDo just launched.

His name is Retro Mechanical Keyboard M, and it is a retro edition of the legendary IBM Model M mechanical keyboard that we just talked about. To start, you should know what it is Compatible with Windows 10 and higher and Android 9.0 or higherso you will not be able to use it if you work with macOS, the operating system developed by Apple for its family of laptops, the famous MacBooks.

This model has programmable keyswhich can be easily configured through the Ultimate Software V2, and also the great advantage of being able connect via Bluetooth or via USB-C cable. On the other hand, it comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium battery with a capacity of 2,000 mAh, which translates into 200 hours of use with just four hours of charging, which would be more than eight days.

The new 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard M It will go on sale next July 15 in the United States, but it can now be reserved on the US Amazon website for $93.67, about 86 euros. If you wait two more weeks, until July 31, you can also purchase it through the Amazon website in the United Kingdom, where it can be reserved now for a price of 85 pounds, which with the currency conversion we would be talking about almost 100 euros in exchange.

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