LOOK AT THIS FUCKING KEYBOARD!!!

Live forum: http://forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=30023

Archon810

08-01-2006 00:39:18

http//www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

look at the PICS! o

Cash4Cookies

08-01-2006 00:57:32

old as hell, but any idea when they will actually release this thing? I saw it months ago, when I think it was just a prototype.

Archon810

08-01-2006 00:58:48

Says February 2006. I've never seen it before, so I was shocked.

tylerc

08-01-2006 01:04:17

Looks pretty sweet, how much is one of these going to cost?

bigchan2k

08-01-2006 01:17:49

Wow, I want one of those.

mnx12

08-01-2006 01:48:25

Whoa, awesome! I bet you anything theyll be like $300, though....haha

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 01:53:30

This was posted on Gearlive a long time ago...
http//www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/optimus_oled_keyboard_07131058/
http//www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/more_info_on_optimus_oled_keyboard_07180217/

People were saying about $200-300 I think? I will never spend that much on a keyboard...

ilanbg

08-01-2006 07:55:37

That is fucking great. Too bad it doesn't exist yet.

dudelovesFinch1035

08-01-2006 08:23:00

looks ok

shamash

08-01-2006 10:21:22

yeah i saw that a hell of a long time ago. nice that theres a release date finally.

Veek

08-01-2006 10:30:23

OMG THAT LOOKS TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!

Berky34

08-01-2006 10:43:37

that looks so amazing, i can't wait.

akalic

08-01-2006 14:14:28

neato

slease

08-01-2006 14:22:11

Cool as hell, but I feel saddened by anyone who spends money on it. Keyboards shouldn't cost that much.

ilanbg

08-01-2006 14:36:45

We don't even know how expensive it will be.

And I think this would be cool to get from a freesite.

MyungChunHa

08-01-2006 14:42:42

that is really cool ive always needed something like that, but they said it would cost less than a good mobile phone....from what the prices are on the new razrs, who knows how expensive it could get.....

patwalls99

08-01-2006 14:49:10

Yesterday, news broke out that it would be available on Feb. 1, 2006. It was BIG news. Check digg.com...

ilanbg

08-01-2006 14:54:33

Check out some of the other stuff this site has designed. Awesome stuff.

Veek

08-01-2006 15:00:32

Someone should make a free-site for these types of things. Maybe Trainn or Freepay, none of the "personal" craps.

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 15:22:13

[quote9d36463092="ilanbg"]We don't even know how expensive it will be.

And I think this would be cool to get from a freesite.[/quote9d36463092]

It will be over $200. I'd rather have a nano. I'd be so embarassed if I have to tell people my keyboard was like $200...

mrwzk

08-01-2006 15:32:17

u wouldnt have to if u got it for free, just another thing to brag about

Tholek

08-01-2006 15:54:27

OLED? Doesn't that have a short lifespan? (It begins to rot)

shortys408

08-01-2006 15:56:17

id rather have one of those cool egg shaped chairs like in men in black when will smith was filling out that application.

Armstrong

08-01-2006 16:17:20

pretty cool...the wallpapers on that site are pretty cool too

and they're free!!

thehacker010

08-01-2006 16:36:00

Does that come with a "headshot" button?

Allen626

08-01-2006 16:39:50

http//www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2166,CONTENTID=10717

crazyates

08-01-2006 16:47:49

that's awsome. i like how the keys chang for when your playing a game, like they showd for quake. I def wouldn't pay more than $200...but if it was free that'd be awsome. i doubt freepay or trainn will pick up on the idea...so good luck with that....

Dennis

08-01-2006 17:06:37

It would be cool to have a keyboard like that.

crazyates

08-01-2006 17:22:14

yep...nice avatar dennis... lol lol lol

Jacotto

08-01-2006 17:47:38

I bet Dennis would program one of the keys to look like that too, judging from the fact that he took the time to make that avatar. I probably would too.

It'd be neat to have a computer lockout mode where the keyboard displayed the text LOCKED
and the numberpad could be used to unlock it. So it's like a primitive second screen for unlocking the... computer...

I think it's a cool idea.

~J[/color26de9d217d]

ilanbg

08-01-2006 18:13:03

This keyboard is good example of the new age of technology we're entering. I bet in ten years these kinds of things will be standard.

And I can't fucking wait.

crazyates

08-01-2006 18:27:26

[quote02572c5ba0="ilanbg"]This keyboard is good example of the new age of technology we're entering. [b02572c5ba0]I bet in ten years these kinds of things will be standard.[/b02572c5ba0]

And I can't fucking wait.[/quote02572c5ba0]

you're probably right...future looks good dosn't it? wink wink wink

ilanbg

08-01-2006 18:54:58

Seriously, if you look at the kind of innovation blooming around technology over the past three years alone, you can imagine what will be produced in over three times that time.

Ask your parents if they ever thought they could fit an entire fucking room full of records in their pocket.

mnx12

08-01-2006 18:58:27

I love technology
But not as much as you, you see
But I still love technology
Always and forever.

compuguru

08-01-2006 19:10:37

I beleive I pre-ordered one of those keyboards a few months back. Was only available to the first 500 people to submit their email or something, took a bit of googling to find. Not sure if I'm actually going to buy it though.

crazyates

08-01-2006 19:22:36

[quote6c4845463f="mnx12"]I love technology
But not as much as you, you see
But I still love technology
Always and forever.[/quote6c4845463f]

HAHA! i love that movie! it's sad i know...but i can't help it

ilanbg

08-01-2006 19:32:40

[quote9a096c1d0f="mnx12"]I love technology
But not as much as you, you see
But I still love technology
Always and forever.[/quote9a096c1d0f]
lol

EatChex89

08-01-2006 20:11:27

what in the world does it do?

it looks like a freaking keyboard.. a keyboard is a keyboard

what special stuff does it do??

compuguru

08-01-2006 20:12:53

All the keys are LCD screens I think.

ilanbg

08-01-2006 20:13:16

Each key can change based on what you're doing.

Did you look at all the pics? Each key is a tiny screen. If you want to type in russian, it can change. If you're using specific applications, each key becomes a hotkey.

ilanbg

08-01-2006 20:14:00

It kicks ass, that's what it does.

Tholek

08-01-2006 20:15:30

The keycaps have individual OLED screens.

I think OLED is crap though.

ilanbg

08-01-2006 20:15:37

I wonder how easy the actual typing is. It's a cool keyboard, but it seems like it would be difficult to push those keys.

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 20:16:29

All the keys are like little oleds so you can make each key display whatever you want. When you play a certain game you can have it change to match the game or have cool little icons to launch apps...

whatisntseen

08-01-2006 20:35:38

OLED technology is fine, minus the blue ones because they have a really short lifespan, theyre trying to fix that though

EatChex89

08-01-2006 20:46:49

thats really retarded..

tylerc

08-01-2006 20:51:32

Why do you say that?

I think the keyboard looks nice, but I would never pay for it unless it was like $75 or less.

Jacotto

08-01-2006 21:06:16

Obviously it's going to be expensive in the getgo; all new technology is. The point is that it has to be released now as a luxury item so that it can have time to be picked up by other companies and made more mainstream and inexpensive. Because think about it. With the right software, any key can do [ifd5c680092]anything[/ifd5c680092][/colorfd5c680092].

tylerc

08-01-2006 21:07:01

That's true, give it 6 months to a year and the price will drop significantly.

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 21:09:13

Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...

tylerc

08-01-2006 21:14:15

[quotee3b323b369="Wolfeman"]Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...[/quotee3b323b369]

God damn commies!!

clerick

08-01-2006 21:25:31

[quote3fe2d7daf7="Wolfeman"]Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...[/quote3fe2d7daf7]
Pfft asshole ^__^. Anyways I wonder how the keys are gonna feel (transparent plastic over oled)?

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 21:27:49

[quote782f7e8796="clerick"][quote782f7e8796="Wolfeman"]Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...[/quote782f7e8796]
Pfft asshole ^__^. Anyways I wonder how the keys are gonna feel (transparent plastic over oled)?[/quote782f7e8796]

Pfft your self you commie bastard...

justinag06

08-01-2006 21:29:03

i dont see whats so great about that keyboard

it looks really cool though

im happy with my logitech dinvo bluetooth set for a while probably

probably life

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 21:31:41

I love my mouse and I can't find a wireless keyboard thats nice thats not bundled with a mouse...

tylerc

08-01-2006 21:32:28

You could probably find one on eBay.

Wolfeman

08-01-2006 21:37:11

Yeah maybe. Its wierd they don't sell them seperate really...

Archon810

09-01-2006 23:06:35

[quoted4b6a9c51c="Wolfeman"][quoted4b6a9c51c="clerick"][quoted4b6a9c51c="Wolfeman"]Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...[/quoted4b6a9c51c]
Pfft asshole ^__^. Anyways I wonder how the keys are gonna feel (transparent plastic over oled)?[/quoted4b6a9c51c]

Pfft your self you commie bastard...[/quoted4b6a9c51c]

I'm Russian and I don't find your comments too witty Wolfeman.

theysayjump

09-01-2006 23:10:46

[quote269c153cba="Archon810"][quote269c153cba="Wolfeman"][quote269c153cba="clerick"][quote269c153cba="Wolfeman"]Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...[/quote269c153cba]
Pfft asshole ^__^. Anyways I wonder how the keys are gonna feel (transparent plastic over oled)?[/quote269c153cba]

Pfft your self you commie bastard...[/quote269c153cba]

I'm Russian and I don't find your comments too witty Wolfeman.[/quote269c153cba]

Well then leave the country. shrug

/me becomes more American by the day.

Wolfeman

09-01-2006 23:20:02

[quote5d09c5d41c="theysayjump"][quote5d09c5d41c="Archon810"][quote5d09c5d41c="Wolfeman"][quote5d09c5d41c="clerick"][quote5d09c5d41c="Wolfeman"]Its also made in Russia or something and I don't trust them reds...[/quote5d09c5d41c]
Pfft asshole ^__^. Anyways I wonder how the keys are gonna feel (transparent plastic over oled)?[/quote5d09c5d41c]

Pfft your self you commie bastard...[/quote5d09c5d41c]

I'm Russian and I don't find your comments too witty Wolfeman.[/quote5d09c5d41c]

Well then leave the country. shrug

/me becomes more American by the day.[/quote5d09c5d41c]

I was going to say you have no sense of humor because you are a commie. TSJ did me 1 better. I'm sorry if calling Russians communists offends you but come on its a joke. I'm making fun of how cold war Americans thought. Its like retards saying Freedom fries because the French wouldn't go to war with us. You need to lighten up...

theysayjump

09-01-2006 23:45:56

Freedom Fries. lol

JOSHBOX

10-01-2006 00:13:43

wow archon chill lol.

Wolfeman

27-01-2006 15:28:00

They are interviewing the makers of this keyboard at Gearlive. Check it out if you have any questions...
http//www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/send-your-optimus-keyboard-questions-interviewing-art-lebedev-01261214/