You could be forgiven for not noticing, but Apple have introduced a new QWERTY keyboard along with its refreshed iMac range. The new ‘board resembles the wireless Apple keyboard, in that it lacks a numeric keypad, but is still wired like the old ‘board.
Gigabyte have released a range of new, not exactly attractive peripherals at CeBIT 2009 this week, including the bizarrely crystal-encrusted GM-M7800S wireless mouse seen here. Obviously the one thing better than a 1,600dpi leather-clad mouse is one studded with a few Swarovski crystals that you won’t even see when using it.
Further details on ASUS’ rumored luxury netbook, the Eee PC Shell, have emerged, ahead of a predicted launch at CeBIT. The netbook will be known as the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Shell, with the company focusing on giving it longer battery life than the S101 it replaces. Meanwhile the company is also believed to be bringing the Eee PC S121 to CeBIT, complete with 512GB SSD and 120GB HDD versions.
The Logitech G19 LCD Gaming Keyboard has gone up for pre-order on Amazon, promising macros, switchable key backlighting and a 320 x 240 mini-display. A panel of twelve programmable macro keys – each storing three macros – runs down the left-hand side, and there’s a real-time macro recording button to quickly add keypresses.
Brando have taken the tiny wraps off of their latest Bluetooth keyboard, and it’s definitely been created with portability rather than usability in mind. Measuring just 140 x 70 x 12mm, the Mini Bluetooth Keyboard has a 15m range and uses the Bluetooth 2.0 standard, happily connecting to a laptop, smartphone (with the right Bluetooth profile) or even your PS3.
As concepts go, here’s perhaps an obvious one: take one of the slicker keyboards around – in this case Apple’s waif-like offering – add some Optimus-style OLED keys and a dock for everybody’s favorite cult smartphone, and settle back to reap the praise. The work of
I’ve used an English language keyboard for years, mainly because it’s the only layout I feel comfortable with. Though it’s not my preference, I’ve forced myself to just grit my teeth and make the best of a bad situation. I’ve long desired a keyboard for a language I’m more comfortable with, and finally, that prayer has been answered. I present to you – the Klingon keyboard.
Of all the new products ASUS announced at CES today, the Eee Keyboard is one of the most interesting. A full computer built into a QWERTY keyboard, as well as Ultrawideband HDMI and WiFi b/g/n, it also has a 5-inch touchscreen for shortcuts, media browsing and use as a virtual mouse. While just a prototype at the moment, ASUS were cagey about its potential for market availability; SlashGear spent some more close-up time to see exactly what that touch-display can do.
ASUS today unveiled the Eee Keyboard, a full nettop computer built into a keyboard form-factor. The keyboard, which resembles that supplied with the Eee Top touchscreen nettop, also has a 5-inch display on the right-hand side, together with Ultrawideband HDMI connectivity.
While it might not share the eye-catching splendor of the Optimus Maximus, UnitedKeys OLED Keyboard does at least avoid its full-color rival’s jaw-dropping price tag. OLED-Info have been test-driving the UnitedKeys offering, and while it’s still early days – the accompanying software seems to be chief culprit for poor usability here, and there’s a marked absence of pre-created icons – they’re still positive about it.
Check out the video demo after the cut
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