Hey Jixr,
Sorry for the hi-jack, but how do you like your red scarf? Like you, I have been madly pining after a lightsaver. A few months ago when the IC went up for new LS I was so happy, and then so sad when it didn't pan out. I've been eyeing up a RS now instead. How does yours hold up? I've heard mixed things about build quality. Where did you source yours from?
Its decent for what it is. Its no lightsaver, but its not bad. The layout is amazing to me, but yeah the quality is kinda decent at best. The case is lightweight, which i dont really like ( i'd love to toss my pcb in a lightsaver case ) The pcb is super thin and requires a plate otherwise its flex in the case is insane ( i have one plated, one non plated, the non plated i had to stuff material under the pcb to help support it which negates the under lighting ) The underlighting is neat though. The soldering is kinda poor, i've had a few parts pop off and had to repair.
I'm really considering looking into a way to mod mine to add a bit of heft.
Its not a lightsaver, but probably the best alternative you can find unless you are willing to shell out $400+ for a used lightsaver. Until hopefully another GB returns.
I got mine from Ivan from a GB that ended in the spring.