Droolworthy

[clocker]

Extremely sexy. (http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/)

[Snee]

I want one. I was really happy with my current one, until I saw that.

Damn them, damn them all to heck.



"Cast:" ? :huh:

[Rick Phlegm]

I've got a grand plan for a new machine when I can eventually afford one (not for a few years probably :().

I think this just got added to the list of parts. :drool:

[tesco]

That's amazing. :ohmy:
I needs one.

What's with the FAQ

Frequently Answered Answers about the Optimus keyboard
It's in initial stage of production
We hope it will be released in 2006
It will cost less than a good mobile phone
It will be real
It will be OS-independent (at least it can work in some default state with any OS)
It will support any language or layout
Moscow is the capital of Russia
Each key could be programmed to produce any sequence
It will be an open-source keyboard, SDK will be available
Some day it will be split ('ergonomic')
It will most likely use OLED technology (e-paper is sooo slow)
Our studio is located two blocks from the Kremlin
It will feature a key-saver
Keys will use animation when needed
It has numeric keypad because we love it
There's no snow in Moscow during Summer
It will be available worldwide (why not?)
OEM will be possible (why not?)
Contact us for hi-res images, or interview inquires

:P

[Rick Phlegm]

What's with the FAQ
Those zany russians :rolleyes:


Is there anywhere that gives any indication of how much this will cost?

[tesco]

What's with the FAQ
Those zany russians :rolleyes:


Is there anywhere that gives any indication of how much this will cost?
Yes.

It will cost less than a good mobile phone

[Rick Phlegm]

Those zany russians :rolleyes:


Is there anywhere that gives any indication of how much this will cost?
Yes.

It will cost less than a good mobile phone
Good enough for me. :01:

[Duffman]

OOooh, I want one.

[Tylerrought]

thats hot, it would be helpful in css too.

[Smith]

So can you pick what icon to put on that led?

[Shiranai_Baka]

The mobile phone thing doesn't really help people that much. I read another article and the person who's in charge claimed around 150 to 200.

[lee551]

i'd buy it just for those extra 'programmable' keys. :naughty:

[Skiz]

I agree with Rick, this just got added to my wishlist. :)

[brotherdoobie]

I agree with Rick, this just got added to my wishlist. :)

Mine, also.

Peace bd

[Storm]

The mobile phone thing doesn't really help people that much. I read another article and the person who's in charge claimed around 150 to 200.

well i saw an awesome logitech keyboard which cost 300 euro's...... im guessin this will be way more......

a good mobile phone can cost up to 700 euro's......... so less than that......... VERY vage........

[Duffman]

so when does this actually come out. Because Im going to buy some new parts eventually.....

[tesco]

so when does this actually come out. Because Im going to buy some new parts eventually.....

We hope it will be released in 2006

[GepperRankins]

if it's less than £100 i'm defo getting one :01:

[orcutt989]

That would be so awesome. Then you wouldnt have to memorize Photoshop hotkeys!

[n18]

I like the quake keys :D

[ready1]

I want it simply for games

[Rizindon]

that is one sick keyboard.... i want one !

[harrycary]

As I understand, the keys use OLEDs(organic light emitting diode) to display images.

And, you will be able to put any image you want on them.

The inherit problem is that OLEDs of that size [and used in that manor] are relatively new.

Definitely don't want to be a first generation user.

Very cool though, I hope it starts a trend in keyboards.

peace

[Darth Sushi]

Imagine a virus that can remap your OLED buttons with an annoying porn button! :w00t: :lol:

[Shiranai_Baka]

http://www.thinkcomputers.org/beta/home.php?x=articles&id=10
have fun. its the newest article out.

[Shiranai_Baka]

Optimus keyboard already patented in the U.S.!

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000437052405/

[RPerry]

Optimus keyboard already patented in the U.S.!

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000437052405/

Damn that sucks :( I wonder how long it will be before we actually see one of these here :unsure:

[lynx]

Optimus keyboard already patented in the U.S.!

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000437052405/Having read the patent description I'd say that the patent holder has tried to be a little too clever. As someone on that site has said, the patented design specifically has statically identified CTRL, ALT and SHIFT keys. But the Optimus clearly does not, therefore the patent does not apply.

[GepperRankins]

patents for things that don't exist are fucking stupid. FU america :mad1:

[Shiranai_Baka]

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

[Skiz]

Damn, been waiting for this keyboard to come out for 2 years now.

When it finally does release, it's over $1,500. :dry:

http://store.artlebedev.com/catalog/computer_add-ons/

[tesco]

:lol:
I've been waiting for it too. :/

http://store.artlebedev.com/catalog/computer_add-ons/optimus-mini-three/ maybe 3 keys is more in your budget? :lol:

[y7deluxe]

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[Skiz]

I don't see the big deal about this keyboard....? So you can program keys to have certain icons... I just don't get it. My cheap microsoft keyboard allows me to bind f1-f12 and my additional 19 buttons to run any application I want. I can't change the icons for them, but I don't really need to because I don't have problems remember what I've binded each key to... I think if you need icons to remember, you're not using it enough to really make a difference anyhow. How many people actually look down at their keyboards when they type now a days to where you'd actually need the custom icons? Somebody mentioned how great this would be for cs:s; you can set up scripts in cs:s to carry out any set of commands as far as buying helmet, armor, weapon, ammo, etc... I just don't understand the big deal about this keyboard. Please, if I'm missing something, explain... Thanks.

Play with this - http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/demo/

Hit caps, the Photoshop and Half-Life links, etc.

Not a necessity, but a cool peripheral, indeed.

[y7deluxe]

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[mbucari1]

Looks awesome but also has USB 2.0 hub!!!

ME WANT TOO!!

[y7deluxe]

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[Skiz]

lol, i give up. I guess it's the same reason I can't understand people wanting neon lights in their computers, flames on their cars or spinning wheels.

To each his own........

I'm about to drop another $300 tomorrow on a tattoo addition. Some think its pissing away my money, I see it as just something I want. ;)

[Busyman™]

I don't see the big deal about this keyboard....? So you can program keys to have certain icons... I just don't get it. My cheap microsoft keyboard allows me to bind f1-f12 and my additional 19 buttons to run any application I want. I can't change the icons for them, but I don't really need to because I don't have problems remember what I've binded each key to... I think if you need icons to remember, you're not using it enough to really make a difference anyhow. How many people actually look down at their keyboards when they type now a days to where you'd actually need the custom icons? Somebody mentioned how great this would be for cs:s; you can set up scripts in cs:s to carry out any set of commands as far as buying helmet, armor, weapon, ammo, etc... I just don't understand the big deal about this keyboard. Please, if I'm missing something, explain... Thanks.

I must agree, totally. The thing is over $1500 also.

For gaming, give me an 8 (or more) button mouse and a Wii-style nunchuka control for movement. I hate using keyboards for anything when gaming.

[tesco]

wtf just realized the faq used to say:

It will cost less than a good mobile phoneHow much do they think agood mobile phone costs? :blink:

[y7deluxe]

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[Virtualbody1234]

wtf just realized the faq used to say:

It will cost less than a good mobile phoneHow much do they think agood mobile phone costs? :blink:

$1,500 for a mobile phone? :O:O That's nutz!

... and so is this keyboard.

[Duffman]

wow, i have been so busy with work i didn't post for months, and this keyboard has only gone down to 2nd place in things I would kill for, next to the iphone of course...

[Skiz]

wow, i have been so busy with work i didn't post for months, and this keyboard has only gone down to 2nd place in things I would kill for, next to the iphone of course...

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/f-lounge-10/t-iphonesmeh-200589/?highlight=iphone

:P