New beam spring keyboards from Ellipse and ModelFKeyboards are drawing attention from retro typing enthusiasts, but the company has a notorious reputation for poor quality control and virtually no warranty support. Although some users report that the latest metal-cased models work flawlessly out of the box, buyers are frequently warned they might receive a damaged unit. Consequently, customers should be prepared to spend significant time troubleshooting their expensive purchase to ensure they receive a fully functioning product.