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GremlinClr
07-14-2005, 01:24 PM
Unfortunately it's only a design concept but it would be amazing! (And insanely expensive)

Linky (http://artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/)
Bakema NL
07-14-2005, 01:51 PM
Looks nice enough, but please produce one in that split ergonomic form, I love those keyboards, they're perfect.
LtMarvel
07-14-2005, 02:44 PM
It wouldn't be that expensive...

Heh, that reminds me. You are aware that the standard US keyboard is designed to slow down typing, right? When typewriters were first invented, people could type faster than the keyboards could process...so they came up with the now standard layout. Experts estimate that the optimum layout could triple your typing speed.
Bakema NL
07-14-2005, 02:59 PM
It wouldn't be that expensive...

Heh, that reminds me. You are aware that the standard US keyboard is designed to slow down typing, right? When typewriters were first invented, people could type faster than the keyboards could process...so they came up with the now standard layout. Experts estimate that the optimum layout could triple your typing speed.

Very true, that ergonomic split I mentioned is the best. I can type very fast, but with a keyboard like that it's even easier.
BlairH
07-14-2005, 04:18 PM
You know that keyboard might just be the coolest thing ever. It's like...sci fi!
Matt
07-14-2005, 04:27 PM
OK, now I know I'm a nerd.
When I saw the name I thought it was going to be based on Optimus Prime.
LtMarvel
07-14-2005, 04:33 PM
Double post....i blame the four year old...
GremlinClr
07-14-2005, 04:37 PM
Double post....i blame the four year old...

You double posted almost 2 hours apart?! That's some really bad lag.
BlairH
07-14-2005, 05:02 PM
You double posted almost 2 hours apart?! That's some really bad lag.

Latency
It's pronounced latency
GremlinClr
07-14-2005, 06:00 PM
Latency
It's pronounced latency

Well I'm used to playing MMOs where if you initiate an action and it doesn't happen automagically it's called lag.

I think we both knew what I was talking about.
LtMarvel
07-14-2005, 07:32 PM
Heh...I went to make dinner and the four year old helped herself to the keyboard. So it is her fault! Not mine :)
Sanagi
07-15-2005, 02:53 AM
A cool idea... But then again, why have pixels on your keys when you could have a touch-screen?
Night
07-15-2005, 07:50 AM
A cool idea... But then again, why have pixels on your keys when you could have a touch-screen? because touch screen doesn't give. Touch screens are bad for rapid typing. Which brings me to the point of the Optimus.... keys look a little chessy... you get this expensive board and the keys start sticking within a month. And the smooth completly flat keytops will make it harder to get used to... Plus as others said, splitable keyboards are better anyway. Probably be chaper to buy five keyboards with their respective layouts preprinted and a keybord switch too.
The Mirrorball Man
07-15-2005, 08:00 AM
Looks nice enough, but please produce one in that split ergonomic form, I love those keyboards, they're perfect.
Exactly! I only use ergonomic keyboards. They're good for my fragile wrists, and they make me look cutting-edge and slightly excentric.

Of course, asking for an ergonomic version of the Optimus keyboard is like meeting Santa Claus and asking him to dress up in designer clothes.
BlairH
07-15-2005, 09:31 AM
Well I'm used to playing MMOs where if you initiate an action and it doesn't happen automagically it's called lag.

I think we both knew what I was talking about.

I know I know. I wasn't in a good mood last night and I was just being a prick ;)

I usually call it lag too. Especially when I'm playing Battlefield 2 and the server starts lagging as soon as I'm about to waste someone.
RaZrEsHaT
07-15-2005, 10:31 AM
that would be very cool. I love the idea of having pictures in the keys. Gamers would love that especially.
Huh?
07-15-2005, 10:38 AM
It looks very retro to me. Reminds me of some of the older commodore keyboards - only skinnier.
Mike Smash!
07-15-2005, 10:49 AM
My, that is cool...

I'd love to have one of those.
GremlinClr
07-18-2005, 08:15 AM
Found this online, the OPTIMUS Keyboard 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

We want to thank everyone for the support. Stay tuned for our next projects.

So it will hopefully come out next year. Wheeeee! :)