The Coolest Keyboard Ever ?

Over the decades the Keyboard has evolved from its first simple PS/1 inputs all the way to this generations USB input. But yet, the keyboard has still bored us with its... "Lack of innovation ?

But now, a russian company called...Something... has released what SliceGaming call "The coolest keyboard ever".

[solar]

quote from article...

"Although it does carry a $800 price tag, the "Optimus Maximus" transformer keyboard is sure to blow consumers away worldwide"

ok...keyboards are costing more then high end graphics cards...yikes.

[Condoleezza Rice]

true dat

[Charmers]

wow this keyboard has been vapourware for more years than I can remember. The first time I heard about it was well over a year ago when Logitech launched the G15 keyboard. Ho well at least they have it out now but somehow I can't see too many buyers paying $800 for a keyboard. I know I won't be picking one up anytime soon.

[InYourMom]

and most expensive...

for 800 usd no thanks.

[power of Green]

$800. lol Some wish they had that amount of cash to buy a pC.

[Skerj]

I've been waiting for this damn keyboard for like 3-4 years. And now. ..I don't want it as much anymore.

[SlyGuy]

Now just to buy one of these babies (optimus prime whatever lol) for my ps3 and play on my OLED tv!!!

Pfffft....yeah right.

after seeing this, i wonder what the next gen mice are gonna look like?

[Monty_The_Great]

on gizmodo or engadget and they said that its a really cool keyboard but its not good for typing, which is a downfall seeing as its a keyboard and all. They did say it was really cool seing the keys change and everything.

[Stinkinmushroom]

engadget tested it: it's cool and led's are cool but typing with it is crap they say

[Gish]

This russian company must still be on the communism work ethic. Never get anything done... Your capitalists now! That means the sooner you get done with the damn thing you can actually make money off of it. Get off your asses.

[brocool]

what the hellll!? people still use Desktops?

$800 .. who exactly is their target market.. WOW junkies with a big inheiritance on the way

the kids still play WOW on the internet machine right?

[permutated]

800?

Seriously?

How many do they intend on selling? 4?

[gunnar2906]

it is pretty old idea to make a fully customisable LED keyed keyboard for profies. It will simplify word of profies who work with huge programs like final cut, kind of publishers etc.
I personally know the design studio who eager to buy at least dozen of those keyboards immidiatelly.
The main prob is that Lebedev patented this keyboard and made 75% of it but then got lazy to finilize his product... actually profies wait for this gadget for a few years.
Now this keyboard is on sale. about $450
http://www.artlebedev.ru/ev...

[Relientk77]

its a really cool keyboard yes... but at a really uncool 800 dollar price

[BloodySinner]

This is so old.

[iMad]

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[Sean142]

Back before Windows /OS2 I was learning the old WordStar, WordPerfect, Lotus 123 and Dbase they all had keyboard cards that were placed around the Keyboard, showing keystroke combinations for certain functions. I used to put colored dots on the keys to perform the key stroke functions needed. Also some of the early games had them too. One night I drew up the idea to have lighted keys with pictures/ color codes and if and when available by technology software driven pictures of functions on the keys, for what ever function was needed; by the particular software used at the time. Now I wish I followed through with the Idea. Hind sight is always 20/20

[vidoardes]

This is not really what I would call news. Engadget have been reporting on this thing since July 2005... almost 3 years ago. Sure it's only just been released, but everything about it has been known for nearly 2 years...

[Killa Aaron]

$800 WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF FF

[VirusE]

800 bucks is a lot but that thing is sexy as hell and would be great for apps like cubase and CS3.

[shadowghost752]

$800 for a portable light show what a bargin

[Bleucrunch]

The price may be steep, but I want one....I will customize is so that when I type you well see blue lights pop up....I will only use this in the dark. LOL!

[Ridrick]

http://www.artlebedev.com/e...

[VigorousApathy]

Interactive keyboards are the future, but that's 20 years in the future. Now, they suck.