organ_shifter Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 I've been waiting on this keyboard ever since Summer '05, and now it's finally on it's way come Feb. 1, 2006. This is going to be one hell of a device. I've gotta have one for my next system! Check out the way the keys change from lower-case to upper-case when shift is pressed, the color graphics, or how the layout changes to Quake when you start that game. Amazing! - Every key of the Optimus keyboard is a stand-alone display showing exactly what it is controlling at this very moment. - Homepage: Optimus Keyboard Has an images link at top. Interview with designer: PrimoTech/Art. Lebedev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jypagan Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 Do you know how much will it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 About a hundred dollars, problably a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 That looks so sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 That is a nice keyboard.. I personally am looking to get a logitech G15 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2166,CONTENTID=10717 However, now seeing the photoshop short cuts just appear.. i might want to look into this keyboard instead.. Wonder how much processor power this is going to take to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted January 12, 2006 Author CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 Do you know how much will it cost? About a hundred dollars, problably a bit more. Art. Lebedev gives you an estimated price near the end of the interview. PT: Any approximations on cost yet? AL: I can hardly imagine it to be less than $** to $** (USD). Sounds like a lot for a keyboard, but most modern mobile phones cost about that. However, now seeing the photoshop short cuts just appear.. i might want to look into this keyboard instead.. Wonder how much processor power this is going to take to run. PT: Will it be wireless, Bluetooth, or USB only? AL: USB 2.0 for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 i like the concept - but ill wait few months for the price to go down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just- Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 external powersupply that sucks and firewire WHAT who uses it apple the creaters of firewire have dropped it LOL sweet keyboard btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 is that quake keyboard an entirely different keyboard or something that you download and changes the backlight of the keyboard. if you understand what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted January 12, 2006 Author CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 is that quake keyboard an entirely different keyboard or something that you download and changes the backlight of the keyboard. if you understand what i mean. The Quake keyboard is built in. Many other games will possibly be included as well. The keys illuminate to display whever app you're using at that very moment. - There will be an SDK and some user "keyboard studio" application which will allow the keyboard to be customized for any mode or application in any way imaginable, from DVORAK to arranging letters in alphabetical order. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 what a great thing to write virii for. you get infected and your layout changes randomly...letters jumping around the keyboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted January 12, 2006 CID Share Posted January 12, 2006 that is a cool keyboard...i want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted January 13, 2006 CID Share Posted January 13, 2006 the external powersupply idea is very bad...that would make me not wanna buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted January 13, 2006 CID Share Posted January 13, 2006 I will not be able to afford it but I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted January 13, 2006 CID Share Posted January 13, 2006 the external powersupply idea is very bad...that would make me not wanna buy it frankly i'd rather have it on an external brick than having that monster sucking all that juice off the board via usb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted February 1, 2006 CID Share Posted February 1, 2006 Another update.. http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus-mini/answers/ Price and availability The price of the keyboard is $100 until April 2, 2006. The keyboard will be available for pre-order this week. After April 2, 2006 the price will be higher. Keyboards ready for shipment will arrive on May 15. Plugins The more plugins are written, the easier to use and the more practical will be the keyboard. The library of plugins will be opened at our website. We expect gadget lovers, programmers, people who like new computer accessories, and other enthusiasts to be the first buyers. We believe that by the end of summer a sufficient number of plugins will be written for Optimus Configurator, so that the keyboard can be presented to designers, traders, cutters, photographers, and kids. Optimus Configurator Optimus Configurator automatically recognizes the application and uploads images and commands for the current context. Optimus Configurator will be written for MacOS and Linux shortly after Windows. We are working on the Windows version. OLED Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) in our screens last for 5000 hours of continuous use. The screen saving mode is designed to extend the keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted February 2, 2006 CID Share Posted February 2, 2006 the 3 keys use beyond a gimmick seems very restricted... 200 days nonstop use mtbf? 100 bucks for a 3 key means ~4000 for the fullsize? with also a 200 day mtbf for the oleds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just- Posted February 2, 2006 CID Share Posted February 2, 2006 100 bucks doesnt seem bad at all but then i wouldn't give a cent for a keyboard i get them for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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