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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by altairabove to c/ergomechkeyboards
 

I love the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard, but they were discontinued earlier this year. Can anyone recommend a replacement?

Specifically, I'm hoping for something with: Ergo shape, Thin / low height, Minimal travel, Minimal pressure, Completely silent

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Are you ok with a split keyboard?
If yes then the Glove80 might fit, although it's not completely silent.
Silent low pro switches are supposed to come out in a few months, but you'll probably have to solder those onto the keyboard.

[–] altairabove 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ok - that just looks weird. And I'm into that. But I would need to try it out first. Do you know anywhere I can do that?

[–] DerArzt 2 points 1 year ago

Sadly with most split ergo boards it's such a niche product that you can't really try them out anywhere.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I know there are keyboard enthusiasts events in some places of the world, which might have one.
I'd suggest checking out MoErgo's (Glove80 creators) Discord
Might find a way to try one there