I've been using an F77 for ~2 years at home with no issues - I haven't changed the firmware or remapped anything. It looks and feels like a Model F - very similar to my F107 except for 35 years of use . I think the exterior case construction is better on the reproduction than my F107. For example, the pen holder tab is symmetrical on the F77 and slightly shifted to the left on the F107. The F107 top case also seems a little thicker than the bottom and sticks out a bit where they meet. If ellipse ever sold F107 cases I'd replace mine.
I prefer the Mini M over the New Model M and my 1988 Model M. The switches feel crisper. Might be a placebo effect of it being new but it's my favorite M board now, but the F77 and F107 are still much better
New Model M vs Model F Repro
- thefarside
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F107
- Main mouse: Old, boring Logitech
- Favorite switch: Buckling spring
- thefarside
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F107
- Main mouse: Old, boring Logitech
- Favorite switch: Buckling spring