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Art Lebedev’s Optimus Popularis and Mini Six keyboards ready for pre-order

Paul Fang, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [1]

We haven't heard much from Art Lebedev's design studio since, well, the update on the Optimus Polaris last summer. But the Russia design company know for its innovative usage of LCDs on high-end keyboards has announced today that they're taking pre-orders for both its Optimus Popularis and Optimus mini six keyboards, the former priced at 31,500P, or approximately $1086 USD, and the latter at 10,900P, or around $376 USD. That's the hefty price you pay for a sleek Art Levedev piece, indeed. Read The Full Story

Logitech offers themed peripherals for PC Call of Duty gamers

Shane McGlaun, Oct 19th 2011 Discuss [0]

Logitech has announced the availability of two custom themed peripherals for PC gamers that are fans of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game that will be launching soon. The first of the peripherals is a version of the G9x gaming mouse and the other is a custom version of the G105 gaming keyboard. Both of the peripherals have special COD graphics on them. Read The Full Story

Obama keyboard lets you be the speech puppet master

Shane McGlaun, Aug 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

We have a ton of DIY projects that are really interesting rolling around the geeky tech world this month. I have already looked at a few of them recently and another one has caught my eye. If you ever wished you could just take control of President Obama and make home say what you want to hear for a change a this Obama speech keyboard is for you. Read The Full Story

The Engrain Keyboard is Made of Wood

Kevin Fubar, Apr 21st 2011 Discuss [1]

I've spent a lot of time looking at strange keyboards. Anyone remember the miniguru? I even once spent a few hours browsing Cherry's website looking at the various high quality keyboard switches for an abortive project last year. That said, thank God for talented industrial designers like Michael Roopenian. Us computer users spend our time interacting with our machines primarily through the keyboard, it's the primary place where we touch and feel the physical presence of the machine. Usually we're rubbing our fingers all over a collection of cheap plastic keys. My current keyboard is an unimpressive slab of black plastic like I'm sure most of us are using. The Engrain keyboard is so pretty and I want one. Now. Read The Full Story

Das keyboard mechanical keyboard gets colored keys tops for gamers

Shane McGlaun, Jan 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

There are a lot of typing and gaming purists out there that think the world went wonky when keyboards moved away from the mechanical keys that used to be the common in the early days of computing and went with the membrane keys and other tech that is used today. If you are one of the mechanical keyboard fans, you may be familiar with the Das Keyboard. Read The Full Story

CAPS LOCK ISN’T DEAD reassures Google on Chrome OS keyboards

Chris Davies, Dec 8th 2010 Discuss [3]

It seems internet commenter dismay that Google's Chrome OS notebook, the Cr-48, lacks a Caps Lock key may be premature. Although the notebook does indeed put a dedicated search button where Caps Lock would normally be found, according to the Chrome OS notebook "getting started" guide, you'll be able to switch back the functionality in the platform's settings. Read The Full Story

Reviews

GearZap iPad KeyCase Review

Chris Davies, Sep 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple’s on-screen keyboards and auto correction technology isn’t half bad in iOS, but it’s still fair to say that consuming text on the iPad is an easier endeavour than entering it. The Cupertino company’s own iPad Keyboard Dock is one way to address the issue, though not especially portable; the GearZap iPad KeyCase – sold by AIDACASE in the US – attempts to remedy that, being a combination Bluetooth keyboard and folio case. Have our typing prayers been answered? Check out the full review after the cut.

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iTiny Bluetooth Keyboard Shown Off, Makes Portable Typing Worthwhile

Evan Selleck, Aug 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

Bluetooth keyboards aren't a new market. Even the miniature versions of the portable pieces of tech aren't all that new, either. But, that's no reason to ignore them. Especially not the good ones. And while the iTiny Bluetooth Keyboard is new to the market, it's certainly not the smallest, nor is it the only one to support connections to Sony's PlayStation 3. Read The Full Story

Mad Catz offers amBX lights and gaming keyboard

Shane McGlaun, Aug 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

You don’t hear much about the Philips amBX stuff anymore. A few years back the gear was going to be the next big thing in gaming. The core system was speakers, fans, and lights that made the room colors look like the game and blew in your face when you were doing things like driving or flying to make it more realistic. Read The Full Story

EFO offers tiny credit card size Bluetooth keyboard for iPad and iPhone

Shane McGlaun, Aug 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

Typically, when I think of adding an external keyboard to my iPad or iPhone, I want one that has larger keys than the device has by default. Apparently, EFO isn't aware that many of us feel that way judging by the tiny keys that the Mini Bluetooth Wireless keyboard packs. Read The Full Story

Logitech unveils new MK520 wireless desktop

Shane McGlaun, Aug 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

Logitech has been quiet for the last several months and all the sudden over the last few weeks the company has whipped out a bunch of new gear. The latest new offering from Logitech is the Logitech Wireless Combo MK520 that includes a mouse and a keyboard. Read The Full Story

Optimus Popularis Images Make an Appearance Online

Evan Selleck, Jun 29th 2010 Discuss [1]

We've been covering the Optimus Popularis for what seems like forever, but there's a good reason for that. Even before it got delayed, and ultimately changed, it was a great keyboard. And now that it has been altered, slimmed down, and the keys made to work a bit more adeptly with a user's hands, we can safely say that it's going to be a great keyboard. And now that we get to see the first images of the keyboard, and not in a drawn-up fashion, we're even more excited. Read The Full Story