IBM PCjr Keyboard 6181835 Model 7257 Vintage PC Jr 83-Key

IBM PCjr Keyboard 6181835 Model 7257 Vintage PC Jr 83-Key

This is an original IBM PCjr keyboard, part number 6181835 (also referenced as Model 7257), designed specifically for the IBM PCjr home computer (Model 4860). It is a compact 83-key keyboard featuring the distinctive flat-profile keycap layout IBM used on the PCjr, with the IBM and PCjr logo badge on the lower left of the housing. The keyboard uses a proprietary connection interface specific to the PCjr system.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 6181835
• Model / Type: 7257
• Number of Keys: 83
• Compatible System: IBM PCjr (Model 4860)
• Interface: Proprietary IBM PCjr keyboard connector
• Form Factor: Compact / tenkeyless layout
• Color: Beige/cream (age-yellowed on this example)
• Country of Manufacture: USA (per bottom label)
• Includes: Keyboard only — no cable or accessories

Applications

The IBM PCjr was IBM's attempt at a home computer, introduced in 1983 and discontinued in 1985. It was based on the same Intel 8088 processor as the IBM PC but was designed and priced for the consumer home market. The PCjr used a unique keyboard with a chiclet-style key layout in its original "Chiclet" version, later replaced by this enhanced keyboard (sometimes called the "Enhanced PCjr Keyboard") which offered a more traditional travel and feel closer to the IBM PC keyboard. This enhanced keyboard became the preferred option for PCjr users and is the version collectors and restorers seek today. The PCjr's short production run and the proprietary nature of its peripherals make original keyboards like this increasingly scarce. This keyboard is sought after by vintage IBM computer collectors, PCjr restoration enthusiasts, and hobbyists maintaining working PCjr systems.