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    The Optimus Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Darbyjack, Jan 16, 2006.

  1. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    Who heres getting the optimus keyboard

    for those who don't know wot it is, its a keyboard but every key is an lcd screen and u can draw the keys and make em animate etc

    for images and information: http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 16, 2006
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  2. TheRunaway

    TheRunaway Notebook Consultant

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    I've always thought it was a cool idea but very unnecessary. Unless you're a hardcore gamer, in which case you may find a use for it.
     
    TheRunaway, Jan 16, 2006
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  3. dragonesse

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    It's useless unless you've never seen a keyboard before and have no clue where letters or shortcuts are.
     
    dragonesse, Jan 16, 2006
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  4. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    if thats the case whats the point spending extra cash on fancy mice i read in the other topic? They're useless and rubbish!
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 16, 2006
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  5. Sandman

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    I think the Optimus keyboard is a pretty sweet idea. If it doesn't cost like $200 to buy, I'll be considering it.
     
    Sandman, Jan 16, 2006
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  6. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, mice and keyboards are essential but $200 for either is pushing it. $50-60 is reasonable for either and anything over $90 is pushing it, thus the comments about the pricetag for the keyboard.

    Sure its cool and all, but is it REALLY needed?

    Plus, lifespan + wear and tear factors in, and well....
     
    coriolis, Jan 16, 2006
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I'd definitely pick one of these up . . looks great. Not really concerned about the price.

    However, it's not avaliable yet. If you see if for sale, please post the link to it. :D
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 16, 2006
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  8. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    Its coming out in Feb Chaz :)
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 16, 2006
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  9. Songdog

    Songdog Notebook Geek

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    It makes good sense for people who need to type with different keyboard arrangements. Thos who switch between US and various European keyboard layouts, for instance, or more so those who switch between Roman, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, or various Asian keyboard layouts. There are plenty of users for whom this would be very beneficial.
     
    Songdog, Jan 17, 2006
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  10. Sandman

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    Well, the only reason most people are going to be buying it is going to be because it's such an awesome keyboard and everyone who sees it is going to drool. It's all about the geeky ego! :D
     
    Sandman, Jan 17, 2006
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  11. BigV

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    BigV, Jan 18, 2006
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  12. CoffeeShark

    CoffeeShark Notebook Evangelist

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    are you kidding? for the money people put into lights, fans, fan grilles, windows, stickers, badges, laser mice, etc?

    it'll sell quite well, i'm sure.
     
    CoffeeShark, Jan 18, 2006
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  13. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    If only laptops had optimus keyboards...
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 18, 2006
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