IBM 5100
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| Model no. | IBM 5100 computer |
|---|---|
| FCC ID | N/A |
| Branding | IBM 5100 |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Features | computer and keyboard |
| Layouts | IBM 5100 specific |
| Keyswitches | Beam spring |
| Interface | proprietary |
This is the IBM 5100 computer with keyboard mechanism consisting of Beam spring key switches.
Gallery
Pictures of the IBM 5100 computer and keyboard.
IBM 5100 computer
Overhead view highlighting keyboard
Before clean up
Beam spring key switches
Key switches close up
Key caps top
Key caps profile
Key caps bottom
Trivia
A fictional counterpart to this machine, called IBN 5100 with a slightly altered appearance featured prominently in the video game and anime Steins;Gate. IBM did sponsor a video short with the anime characters in which a IBM 5100 was shown instead, but it was seen only for a few frames.
External links
- IBM — IBM 5100 Maintenance Information Manual (bitsavers) (Internet Archive)
