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Optimus keyboard released next month
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Posted by: Ion Silverbolt
This keyboard is one sweet piece of technology. Hopefully, something like this will be affordable in the near future. Or at least reasonably priced.
At first glance the keyboard looks like a normal QWERTY keyboard, but don't let the looks deceive you. This is actually the first keyboard that have run across that is made with organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on every key. Never heard of OLEDs? You are going to hear the term more often as they are brighter and more colorful than both LCD and Plasma screens, plus they don't require power-draining backlights. Let's take a look at how this new keyboard is going to impact the lives of millions.
The days of the plain and dull keyboard are hopefully coming to a close. With new innovative ideas like the Optimus keyboard by Artemy Lebedev nearly everyone that uses a computer will benefit from the new design. The only downfall to the new Optimus Keyboard is the cost. Right now the keyboard is still technically a prototype and the cost is hovering around US $200 to produce this keyboard. The good news is that the keyboard is slated to go into mass production next year and launched in the Summer of 2006, which should allow the price of the "new" technology go down. Organic Light-Emitting Diodes still have a price premium on them, but I'd pay the extra dime to be able to create my own keyboard icons. Changing the icons on your keyboard can be changed just like on your desktop meaning the ESC key can look like anything you want. Other good news is that the keyboard will be OS-independent with an open-source keyboard (SDK will be available). In closing I'll leave you with a close-up of the keys and their color icons.
A good overview of this keyboard can be found here as well as reviews and other info.
Posted by: Cant Stop
cool keyboard i wonder if the game interface is adjustable
Posted by: uh...ok
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Originally Posted by Cant Stop
cool keyboard i wonder if the game interface is adjustable
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The entire interface is adjustable... that's kind of the point.
Ion, I don't see anything special on the link besides what's already been there for years. Namely, where is this release information that's in the subject title?
Posted by: URmom
I WANT THAT KEYBOARD. OLED is awsome i had an mp3 player with oled it was like a black background with lot up letters it was cool till somone stole it. IM suppose to get an ipod mini from ebay tohugh.
Posted by: gam3r
Don't get an ipod mini, get a 30 gig... The mini is way to expensive for the space you're getting... As for the keyboard goes, it looks AWSOME. If it's ever cheap enough I might consider getting it.
Posted by: Sarc
Sick!
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