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Great Converter, would love GUI utility though.
Great converter. Easy to set up, is very compact and does not harm the keyboard in any way. The best solution for anyone who just wants a simple converter for their Model F keyboard. The only complaint I would have is the fact that it is somewhat annoying to alter the layout. There is no GUI utility to do this, and it is all done with programming. Xwhatsit converters have a GUI utility (granted, they do require soldering experience and can also damage the keyboard). Sometimes you need to do this. For instance, if you use a Mac, then you would need to change the number pad on the XT and AT models F into a navigation cluster if you wanted arrow keys because the num lock key does not work on Macs.Read full review
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Plug and play for your Model F
Handy little device If you need to convert an old XT model keyboard. The price is a little steep, but there is alot packed in to this tiny adapter. You can download software that allows you to fully program your keyboard including macros. The build quality seems nice, but only time will tell. Overall, this is probably your best option for converting your old Model F which is undoubtedly the best keyboard ever made all things considered.Read full review
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Works as advertised
Works as advertised for my IBM Model F on both Mac and PC. Configuration file format took a while to figure out, and it's not as flexible as QMK, but it gets the job done.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: tinkerboy.xyz
Simple and easy to use
Great simple product that allows me to use my Model F on a modern computer.
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Effortless
After researching ways to get my xt protocol model f keyboard to work on a modern system, i got a little disheartened. I thought I would have to spend the better part of a week soldering and wiring a converter to something like ps2. Stumbling across soarers converter, i was a little skeptical since it looked so lightweight and small. I'm happy to say that it works perfectly as a protocol converter and didn't need any extra work from me. it works exactly as well as it says it does and is well, well worth the price.Read full review
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Now using great old keyboard
Works perfectly! Get help for your Soarer's config file at Deskthority.
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Breathed new life into my old keyboards
I had had to put away my old Northgate keyboards since the key-mappings conflicted with my Chromebooks, but I can use them again thanks to the Soarer adapters. Brilliant!
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Very Happy with Purchased Soarer's Converter
Purchased a Soarer's Converter so that I could use an IBM PC XT keyboard with my Mac through USB. Very happy with product. Shipped quickly and worked as promised.
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works right out the box
easy and simple! now I can enjoy one of the best keyboards ever made with it
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: orihalcon
Plug in and go!
Worked perfectly right out of the package. Love having the great feel and sound of the IBM type F keyboard once again!
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: orihalcon