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HyperX Alloy Elite RGB - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Software-Controlled Light & Macro Customization - Wrist Rest - Media Controls - Linear & Quiet - Cherry MX Red - RGB LED Backlit (HX-KB2RD2-US/R1)

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  • Unique radiant light bar and dynamic RGB lighting effects
  • HyperX NGenuity software provides advanced customization
  • Store up to three favorite lighting and macro profile settings with the on board memory
  • Solid steel frame provides durability and stability, CHERRY MX mechanical keys for reliability
  • Comfortable, detachable wrist rest with soft touch coating

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104
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Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
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    Switch Type
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    Backlight LED
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    Form Factor
    Full Size Full Size Tenkeyless (87 Keys) Full Size Tenkeyless (87 Keys) Full Size
    Connection Type
    USB 2.0 USB-C USB-C USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
    Cable Type
    Braided, Attached Braided, Detachable Braided, Detachable Braided, Detachable Braided, Detachable Braided, Attached
    Media Keys
    Dedicated Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary Dedicated
    Game Mode
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    1x USB 2.0 No No Mobile Charging Only No No
    Wrist Rest Included
    Accessories included
    8 Gaming Keycaps No No No No No
    Compatibility
    Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7

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    Solid wireless connection and 30-hour battery life allow you to game longer

    Gaming-grade wireless

    2.4GHz RF wireless connectivity with a 1ms response rate

    Multiple sizes

    Four convenient sizes to fit your set up

    Signature HyperX comfort

    Stay comfortable even during marathon gaming sessions

    Long-lasting battery life

    Play up to 50 hours on a single charge and manage battery life with software

    Comfort and stability

    Soft cloth surface for comfort and a textured rubber underside for stability

    Immersive audio

    Crystal clear lows, mids, and highs enhance ambiance and immersion

    Wireless Qi charging

    Charge the mouse wireless with a Qi wireless charger

    Seamless anti-fray stitching

    FURY S has stitched anti-fray edges to give you a flat and uniform mouse surface

    Adjustable steel slider

    Designed to endure the rigors of daily gaming and keep coming back for more

    Superior sensor

    Pixart 3389 Sensor with native DPI up to 16,000

    PC, PS4, and PS4 Pro ready

    One wireless headset for your PC and PS4 gaming needs

    Split-button design

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    Product Description

    The HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is a full-featured RGB keyboard that has as much stunning style as it has substance. Customize your keyboard or individual keys with RGB lighting which is simply set up using the HyperX NGenuity software. The solid steel frame helps ensure you’ll have sturdy, stable controls in the midst of the most frantic action, while the Game Mode, N-Key Rollover, and anti-ghosting functions keep all your keypresses on point. The Alloy Elite RGB comes built to satisfy any user’s needs with dedicated media buttons, a USB 2.0 pass-through, quick access buttons, and your choice from a variety of reliable CHERRY MX key switches*. Once you’ve customized your lighting and effects just the way you want them, save your set-up directly to the keyboard’s onboard memory. Alloy Elite RGB also features a comfortable, detachable wrist rest, and optional HyperX textured, titanium-colored keycaps designed to help you find the most important keys faster when every millisecond matters.


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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,335 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, comfort, appearance and value of the keyboard. For example, they mention that it's a solid keyboard, the keycaps are much higher quality than those found on the K70 and that it offers a naturally great feeling for typing and gaming. They appreciate the unique design and the light bar at the top. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality and lighting.

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    294 customers mention213 positive81 negative

    Customers like the quality of the keyboard. For example, they say the keycaps are much higher quality than those found on the K70, it's a solid keyboard, and it'll last a long time. Some say that the build quality is amazing, sturdy, and premium feeling. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...For one, the keycaps are much higher quality than those found on the K70. I like the shape of the keycaps better, as they are more angular and sleek...." Read more

    "...5. The dedicated media keys and volume wheel are great. I use them whenever I'm streaming on Spotify. I use the volume rocker a ton...." Read more

    "...Game Mode key is awesome. Every gaming keyboard should have it even though its feature is only to disable Windows Key.Cons -..." Read more

    "Overall, a solid keyboard. I feel like many of the other reviews already cover the pros, so I won't go into too much detail with those...." Read more

    90 customers mention81 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that it feels nice, sturdy, and has a naturally great feeling for typing and gaming. The keycaps feel nice, the Cherry Browns offer the feel and response they demand, and the build quality is first rate. The plastic on the keys and wrist rest feel very soft, and nice. The switches feel nice and the Cherry MX Reds were not annoying at all. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and comfort of this product.

    "...The caps also feel much better to the touch- the K70 caps feel decidedly cheap and thin, while the alloy elite caps have a smooth, soft coat to them...." Read more

    "...I must say the wrist rest is so soft and the texture is also not slippery while being smooth...." Read more

    "...The wrist rest feels so great and it does not attract oilthe individual key caps are better than other keyboards on that price point...." Read more

    "...The keys feel much better than the Strafe. Less noisy as they seem to glide more smoothly with every key stroke...." Read more

    72 customers mention66 positive6 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They say it has a unique design, and the light bar at the top looks fantastic. Customers also say that the keyboard looks and feels great to use. They appreciate the Cherry Browns and the fun color patterns.

    "...Also, the light bar at the top looks FANTASTIC and is a really nice touch.The media keys compare well to what the K70 has on offer...." Read more

    "...Replaced mine with hyperx PBT white pudding key caps and it looks great!Steel body feels premium at sturdy and of course heavy..." Read more

    "...Good design choice on the Hyerx Alloy Elite to lay the the character next to the number...." Read more

    "...Macro capabilities. Can set each key's color individually. Several lighting patterns, but limits on using multiple patterns simultaneously...." Read more

    61 customers mention49 positive12 negative

    Customers like the value of the keyboard. They say it's worth the money, it'll make your work and gaming extremely pleasant, and it'd be a steal at this price point. The material feels sturdy and high-end, and the wrist rest feels great. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...At a price of $170 at the time of this review, you are getting a really great value, and what I feel is the best gaming keyboard in the price range...." Read more

    "...Bought it for $80 shipping not included, at this price point it is a steal!The wrist rest feels so great and it does not attract oil..." Read more

    "...Pros:The RGB backlighting is bright and vibrant.Satisfying, loud mechanical clicks while typing.Feels great...." Read more

    "...But for the price of a little more than $100, it offers real value. I’ll purchase more, no doubt...." Read more

    31 customers mention23 positive8 negative

    Customers like the color of the keyboard. They mention that the RGB is vibrant, incredibly customizable, and has programmable presets for use in different games. They also appreciate the thousands of color options and the brightness settings. Some say that the LED customization is limited. Overall, most are satisfied with the color and lighting functions of the product.

    "...Perhaps most importantly, this keyboard has a standard layout including a STANDARD BOTTOM ROW, making it super easy to buy replacement keycaps sets..." Read more

    "...Not very well designed but it does give you a lot of rgb customization options...." Read more

    "...The really cool thing about this keyboard is you can actually program the colors and what they do. You have control...." Read more

    "...You can't choose the same color and effect lighting combinations that you used to be able to. Some keyboard chatter that took a few years to develop." Read more

    55 customers mention38 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the keyboard. Some mention that the browns sound clacky and nice, while others say that the reds on the K70 LUX are really loud. They also say that there's a springy sound when you're typing and that there is keyboard chatter on rare occasions.

    "...I use it all the time in gaming. It keeps me from making accidental clicks while in game and sending me back to the windows start menu...." Read more

    "...Browns feel as clicky but the audio is less clicky and feels more tactile than before...." Read more

    "...The reds on the K70 LUX are really loud- I this this is due to a combination of the keycaps Corsair is using as well as the mounting of the switches..." Read more

    "...The keys feel much better than the Strafe. Less noisy as they seem to glide more smoothly with every key stroke...." Read more

    47 customers mention32 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the lighting of the keyboard. Some mention that the lighting options are far superior to some of the rival brands, with different lighting modes, 3 levels of back-light intensity, and onboard profiles. However, others say that the RGB lighting is very limited, the between key lighting is not as bright as some, and the profile buttons are very plain and barely visible with the backlight is on.

    "...for a gaming keyboard with all of the features- media controls, RGB lighting, onboard profiles, gaming keycaps, wrist rest, etc...." Read more

    "...Red LED is not too much into your face and there are brightness options with brightness button on top left...." Read more

    "...the second character is located BELOW the number and barely visible with the backlight is on...." Read more

    "...-3 brightness settings + an option to turn the lighting off completely...." Read more

    26 customers mention5 positive21 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the software that comes with the keyboard. They mention that it's unintuitive, doesn't give out important features, and is still buggy. Some say that the software support for this keyboard has gotten worse. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the software.

    "...Hyperx Software ain't user friendly.The RGB line before the dedicated buttons doesn't stand out...." Read more

    "...NGenuity software is somewhat unintuitive, but you can look up YouTube tutorial videos by HyperX-..." Read more

    "...2. No Utility software. I was not impressed by the Corsair CUE software. It's slow to start, and the UI is really non-intuitive, imo...." Read more

    "...the correct price of the keyboard should have, because the software feels very generic, like it's made for those generic Chinese mech keyboards, it..." Read more

    Better than the Corsair K70 LUX RGB
    5 Stars
    Better than the Corsair K70 LUX RGB
    For this review, I'll be comparing the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB against the Corsair K70 LUX RGB. With similar MSRP and feature set, these two keyboards are direct competitors. The model I purchased as cherry mx red keys.My first mechanical keyboard several years ago was a Corsair K70 with red LEDs and cherry mx red keys. I absolutely loved that keyboard, and after about 2 years of use I upgraded to a Corsair K70 LUX RGB. I've owned that keyboard for just under a year at this point, and I gave it a 5 star review here on Amazon. I'm a big fan of Corsair's keyboards, and obviously have gone back to a K70 when I upgraded, I think the K70 is one of, if not the best gaming mechanical keyboard on the market.Having said all of that, I actually think the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is even better. I'll explain the areas where I feel the Elite RGB tops the K70 LUX.HyperX has been killing it in the PC peripheral game the last few years. The Cloud II is the best gaming headset on the market in my opinion, and the value you get for $99 is incredible. Their entire line of gaming headsets has basically changed the gaming headset landscape and moved it toward a more audiophile-centric approach. They also have a very solid first mouse in the Pulsefire FPS, and they have been releasing great mechanical keyboard entries- focusing on great build quality, understated aesthetics and standard key sizing (standard bottom row!).When I first unboxed the Alloy Elite RGB I immediately felt like it was a better built and more premium keyboard than the K70 LUX. The design was definitely heavily inspired by the K70 series, but HyperX seems to have focused on addressing all of the cons on the Corsair boards. For one, the keycaps are much higher quality than those found on the K70. I like the shape of the keycaps better, as they are more angular and sleek. The caps also feel much better to the touch- the K70 caps feel decidedly cheap and thin, while the alloy elite caps have a smooth, soft coat to them. They feel fantastic. The included gaming keycaps also feel much better than those included with the K70. Perhaps most importantly, this keyboard has a standard layout including a STANDARD BOTTOM ROW, making it super easy to buy replacement keycaps sets if you so desire. Corsair has continually used a nonstandard bottom row, which makes finding replacement keycaps a pain. Because of this, although this is a "gaming" keyboard, mechanical keyboard enthusiasts will be more likely to give it a shot and/or recommend it.Cherry MX reds are my favorite mechanical switch. I had reds on both K70s I owned, and I chose to go with reds again on the alloy elite RGB. For some reason, the mx reds feel different on this board than they do on the Corsair. The actuation is smoother, and they are much quieter. The reds on the K70 LUX are really loud- I this this is due to a combination of the keycaps Corsair is using as well as the mounting of the switches on the back plate. Although reds are marketed as a "quiet switch" I never really understood that because I still found them quite loud on the K70 (although obviously not as loud as something like mx blues). On the Alloy elite RGB, the mx reds are actually fairly quiet- another win for the HyperX board.The lighting on this board is just as good as on the K70 LUX. I actually think the colors are more accurate, even though they are using the same Cherry mx RGB switches. It probably has something to do with the brushed aluminum back plate of the K70 LUX. Blue especially never looked quite right on the K70 LUX, but on the Alloy Elite RGB is looks more vibrant and true blue. Orange also looks quite a bit better. I am not sure if Cherry made improvements to the RGB switches, or if this is a result of having a matte black metal plate instead of the brushed aluminum on the K70.The HyperX Ngenuity software is just fine in my opinion. Its obviously in its infancy, and I expect it to improve as time goes on (Corsair's CUE software was a hot mess when the first K70 RGB released). Its easy to set up basic lighting effects in the Ngenuity software, but it doesn't seem to have the ability to create as complicated profiles as users can on the CUE software. However, the CUE software is probably the main reason I wanted to move away from a Corsair board. CUE is a buggy mess- my K70 LUX would often not be recognized by the software, the software would crash periodically, and sometimes my keyboard's lighting would just refuse to work. Only uninstalling and reinstalling the software could fix it. I haven't had any of those problems with the NGenuity software.The keyboard also comes with a profile switching button on the top left of the board, and the 3 default profiles are actually really great. The first is rainbow wave, which is just as nice as that found on e K70 LUX. The second is a basic blue with white WASD and 1-4 keys, and the 4th is basic red with "HyperX Flame" key press effect. They all look great- which means if you don't even have to install the software if you don't want to. On the K70 LUX, the software is required to run to use any sort of lighting effects. You can only save one basic static lighting profile to the board (which I should mention would sometimes not load on startup- sheesh!).Also, the light bar at the top looks FANTASTIC and is a really nice touch.The media keys compare well to what the K70 has on offer. The volume scroller is MUCH nicer than the one on the K70 LUX. The K70 has a really unpleasant metal-on-metal feel when scrolling, while the alloy elite is smooth. I also really like the silver accents of the media keys.The wrist rest on the Alloy Elite RGB is also really nice. I was worried about it from the pictures, and how it would compare to the K70 wrist rest with its soft rubberized plastic feel. The left side of the wrist rest feels really nice and soft, even better than the Corsair. The right side is plastic, but still soft to the touch. I also think the wrist rest pops on and off easier than on the K70. Its a really nice inclusion and adds to the value of the board.Overall, I think the Alloy Elite RGB is just a better keyboard than the Corsair K70 LUX. Although it borrows a lot from the design of the K70, it improves on it in a number of ways. At a price of $170 at the time of this review, you are getting a really great value, and what I feel is the best gaming keyboard in the price range. The K70 LUX can often be found for cheaper, but do understand that you will be sacrificing quality in a number of areas. I think the Alloy Elite RGB is worth the price premium. HyperX has yet to let me down with any of their PC peripherals. They also have incredible support (I had experience with it for my Cloud II, and it was painless and...actually fairly pleasant).I can highly recommend this keyboard for anyone looking for a gaming keyboard with all of the features- media controls, RGB lighting, onboard profiles, gaming keycaps, wrist rest, etc. This board has it all, with an extremely premium build.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the Corsair K70 LUX RGB
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2018
    For this review, I'll be comparing the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB against the Corsair K70 LUX RGB. With similar MSRP and feature set, these two keyboards are direct competitors. The model I purchased as cherry mx red keys.

    My first mechanical keyboard several years ago was a Corsair K70 with red LEDs and cherry mx red keys. I absolutely loved that keyboard, and after about 2 years of use I upgraded to a Corsair K70 LUX RGB. I've owned that keyboard for just under a year at this point, and I gave it a 5 star review here on Amazon. I'm a big fan of Corsair's keyboards, and obviously have gone back to a K70 when I upgraded, I think the K70 is one of, if not the best gaming mechanical keyboard on the market.

    Having said all of that, I actually think the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is even better. I'll explain the areas where I feel the Elite RGB tops the K70 LUX.

    HyperX has been killing it in the PC peripheral game the last few years. The Cloud II is the best gaming headset on the market in my opinion, and the value you get for $99 is incredible. Their entire line of gaming headsets has basically changed the gaming headset landscape and moved it toward a more audiophile-centric approach. They also have a very solid first mouse in the Pulsefire FPS, and they have been releasing great mechanical keyboard entries- focusing on great build quality, understated aesthetics and standard key sizing (standard bottom row!).

    When I first unboxed the Alloy Elite RGB I immediately felt like it was a better built and more premium keyboard than the K70 LUX. The design was definitely heavily inspired by the K70 series, but HyperX seems to have focused on addressing all of the cons on the Corsair boards. For one, the keycaps are much higher quality than those found on the K70. I like the shape of the keycaps better, as they are more angular and sleek. The caps also feel much better to the touch- the K70 caps feel decidedly cheap and thin, while the alloy elite caps have a smooth, soft coat to them. They feel fantastic. The included gaming keycaps also feel much better than those included with the K70. Perhaps most importantly, this keyboard has a standard layout including a STANDARD BOTTOM ROW, making it super easy to buy replacement keycaps sets if you so desire. Corsair has continually used a nonstandard bottom row, which makes finding replacement keycaps a pain. Because of this, although this is a "gaming" keyboard, mechanical keyboard enthusiasts will be more likely to give it a shot and/or recommend it.

    Cherry MX reds are my favorite mechanical switch. I had reds on both K70s I owned, and I chose to go with reds again on the alloy elite RGB. For some reason, the mx reds feel different on this board than they do on the Corsair. The actuation is smoother, and they are much quieter. The reds on the K70 LUX are really loud- I this this is due to a combination of the keycaps Corsair is using as well as the mounting of the switches on the back plate. Although reds are marketed as a "quiet switch" I never really understood that because I still found them quite loud on the K70 (although obviously not as loud as something like mx blues). On the Alloy elite RGB, the mx reds are actually fairly quiet- another win for the HyperX board.

    The lighting on this board is just as good as on the K70 LUX. I actually think the colors are more accurate, even though they are using the same Cherry mx RGB switches. It probably has something to do with the brushed aluminum back plate of the K70 LUX. Blue especially never looked quite right on the K70 LUX, but on the Alloy Elite RGB is looks more vibrant and true blue. Orange also looks quite a bit better. I am not sure if Cherry made improvements to the RGB switches, or if this is a result of having a matte black metal plate instead of the brushed aluminum on the K70.

    The HyperX Ngenuity software is just fine in my opinion. Its obviously in its infancy, and I expect it to improve as time goes on (Corsair's CUE software was a hot mess when the first K70 RGB released). Its easy to set up basic lighting effects in the Ngenuity software, but it doesn't seem to have the ability to create as complicated profiles as users can on the CUE software. However, the CUE software is probably the main reason I wanted to move away from a Corsair board. CUE is a buggy mess- my K70 LUX would often not be recognized by the software, the software would crash periodically, and sometimes my keyboard's lighting would just refuse to work. Only uninstalling and reinstalling the software could fix it. I haven't had any of those problems with the NGenuity software.

    The keyboard also comes with a profile switching button on the top left of the board, and the 3 default profiles are actually really great. The first is rainbow wave, which is just as nice as that found on e K70 LUX. The second is a basic blue with white WASD and 1-4 keys, and the 4th is basic red with "HyperX Flame" key press effect. They all look great- which means if you don't even have to install the software if you don't want to. On the K70 LUX, the software is required to run to use any sort of lighting effects. You can only save one basic static lighting profile to the board (which I should mention would sometimes not load on startup- sheesh!).

    Also, the light bar at the top looks FANTASTIC and is a really nice touch.

    The media keys compare well to what the K70 has on offer. The volume scroller is MUCH nicer than the one on the K70 LUX. The K70 has a really unpleasant metal-on-metal feel when scrolling, while the alloy elite is smooth. I also really like the silver accents of the media keys.

    The wrist rest on the Alloy Elite RGB is also really nice. I was worried about it from the pictures, and how it would compare to the K70 wrist rest with its soft rubberized plastic feel. The left side of the wrist rest feels really nice and soft, even better than the Corsair. The right side is plastic, but still soft to the touch. I also think the wrist rest pops on and off easier than on the K70. Its a really nice inclusion and adds to the value of the board.

    Overall, I think the Alloy Elite RGB is just a better keyboard than the Corsair K70 LUX. Although it borrows a lot from the design of the K70, it improves on it in a number of ways. At a price of $170 at the time of this review, you are getting a really great value, and what I feel is the best gaming keyboard in the price range. The K70 LUX can often be found for cheaper, but do understand that you will be sacrificing quality in a number of areas. I think the Alloy Elite RGB is worth the price premium. HyperX has yet to let me down with any of their PC peripherals. They also have incredible support (I had experience with it for my Cloud II, and it was painless and...actually fairly pleasant).

    I can highly recommend this keyboard for anyone looking for a gaming keyboard with all of the features- media controls, RGB lighting, onboard profiles, gaming keycaps, wrist rest, etc. This board has it all, with an extremely premium build.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This keyboard is beyond amazing!!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This keyboard is beyond amazing!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2020
    I love this keyboard!!! Not only am I able to type much faster than with my old plain keyboard, the lighted keys help me with gaming and regular use. I love how you can pick the type of keys to go with your typing style. The CHERRY MX mechanical keys are amazing! I went with Brown for tactile. If you're unsure what key type fits you, you can do some research first. The wrist rest is comfortable and easier to install/remove and has a soft texture. The keyboard and the wiring is not like some cheap keyboard. It's built to last! The cord has a two-prong USB connection for your computer. The wheel scroll in the top right corner makes it easy to change volume on your computer and the top left corner has a brightness button to adjust the color lighting effects. Once you get the HyperX NGenuity software setup (there is a helpful tutorial video on HyperXgaming.com and you can download it on the same website) making a keyboard layout profile is simple. There is one 2.0 USB port in the keyboard and it's great for charging my phone or connecting another device. The stoppers on the back make it so this keyboard does not slip when you lean against it. This keyboard is beyond amazing!!! I recommend this for both gaming and regular use if you work at an office or home and need to type throughout the day! Above are some photos. It arrived on time and safe. It was delivered by Canada Post.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Bien mientras funcionó
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    Carlos Rodríguez
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    Cesar Octavio Mendoza Soberanis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente combinación para escribir y jugar
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