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Topre Silenced 104U With PBT Spacebars

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RGSPro

Jan 28, 2016

Isn't this keyboard $220 (when Elite Keyboards has it in stock?)

Jan 28, 2016

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r3ality

Jan 29, 2016

RGSProElite Keyboards sells the unsilenced version for $220.

Jan 29, 2016

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RGSPro

Jan 29, 2016

r3alityWhats the difference between the silenced and unsilenced? Hope it's not just o-rings...

Jan 29, 2016

topology

Jan 29, 2016

RGSProIsn't the normal version 6 key roll over?

Jan 29, 2016

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r3ality

Jan 30, 2016

RGSProThe silenced version doesn't use o-rings. It uses a thin rubber ring around the slider that basically looks like the silencing rings sold on eBay.

Jan 30, 2016

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r3ality

Jan 30, 2016

topologyYes.

Jan 30, 2016

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rextasy

Feb 1, 2016

r3alityTechnically the silencing rings are a very soft microcellular urethane foam supported with clear polyester. They are definitely far from the dental bands or rubber o-rings typical of silencing MX keys. It is a very specialty material that is a pain to source in small quantities and requires specialty equipment to cleanly cut.

Feb 1, 2016

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kinetic

Feb 1, 2016

rextasyHave you heard any reports of the material wearing down over time? Just wondering if, or how long it takes for their silencing properties to degrade.

Feb 1, 2016

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rextasy

Feb 1, 2016

kineticThe ideal temperature conditions for the rings are 12-27C (60-80F), humidity between 40-50%, and no direct exposure to sunlight. Under these conditions (likely the conditions of your keyboard) the rings have an acknowledged shelf-life of five years; however, trials have shown the urethanes generally demonstrate little or no degradation in their original properties well past five years.

Feb 1, 2016