Whether you"re looking for speed, precision, comfort or just the pleasing sound of world domination at your fingertips, this is the keyboard for you. Its high performance, mechanical key switch lets you know immediately that you"ve hit your mark, while the addictive crunch sound it gives you spurs you on to greater heights of genius. Precision crafted for reliable operation and long life, the Das Keyboard is designed to last up to 10 times longer than traditional keyboards. This premium quality product is repairable and recyclable which minimizes its environmental impact versus disposable keyboards.Das Keyboard compares to the legendary IBM Model M. Its best-in-class, mechanical, gold-plated key switches provide a tactile and audible click that makes typing effortless. Wicked-fast response time gives YOU the edge, whether it"s gaming, beating a co-worker to the punch with a report or coding that last bit of work for the afternoon. Your fingers (and ears) deserve a keyboard that works with them. After all, what else do you touch for hours each day? Silent: You"re sold on the tactile awesomeness of the Das Keyboard, but need it a bit more on the quiet side? Maybe you"ve got super-noise-sensitive coworkers, or you spend a lot of time on the phone while you type. Perhaps you just want to keep this little beauty to yourself. Whatever the reason, we"ve got you covered. The "quiet" model sounds much like a regular keyboard while providing a delightful keyboard feel.