• #optimusmaximus

    The First US Optimus Store Is a Kiosk in NY

    Optimus' first offline retail location in the US has just been opened in New York, but unlike their gigantic Optimus Maximus keyboards, their meatspace location is tiny. Locals can run down to the RCS Computer Experience on 575 Madison Ave. and E 56th Street to try out an Optimus Maximus for themselves, or to check out many of the other various computer accessories they carry. In a sense, it's good that they're starting slow rather than to go through what Gateway stores did in the early '00s (and Dell kiosks did recently). Now those were some bad decisions. [Optimus Blog]
  • #review

    Ten Things You Need to Know About the Optimus Maximus Keyboard Hardware

    It's been three months since we first got a true hands on with the Optimus Maximus OLED keyboard at CES, and we've had plenty of time to experience this innovative gadget by blogging with it full time over the course of three weeks. And by logging hours and hours with the keyboard—much like you would if you purchased one—we've come up with ten things you need to know about the Optimus Maximus keyboard's hardware. More »
  • #optimusmaximuskeyboard

    Optimus Maximus Keyboard on eBay Already

    We got our hands-on with the Optimus Maximus OLED keyboard back at CES, but now you can get your own on eBay. What? Apparently some guy received one of the earlier shipments of the keyboard (the one with unfinished software support) and is now hocking it. It's unclear which model this one is (we think it's the $1500 one, though you should email the seller to be sure), but if you can manage to get it for less than cost, this is a cheap way to grab an Optimus for yourself. [eBay]
  • #handson

    Hands On With Optimus Maximus Keyboard

    We've had video and pictures of the Optimus Maximus keyboard, but now we've got the first hands on with the mythical layout-changing input device. Is it as good as all the hype's built it up to be? No. It's better. More »
  • #optimus

    Video: Optimus Maximus Changing Layouts

    At times it may seem like the Optimus Maximus Keyboard is some sort of mythical creature that is only seen in photographs, but this video illustrating layout changes proves that it does exist, somewhere. Whether or not we will actually see it in the wild one of these days (in the arms of Bigfoot no doubt) remains to be seen. [Livejournal]
  • #optimus

    Optimus Maximus Keyboard Passes FCC Level Without Cheat Codes

    In case any of you still thought the Optimus Maximus was all a big alien autopsy-esque hoax, the fact that the preliminary version of the keyboard just passed FCC testing should be enough to put your doubts on hold. The current status, non FCC-wise, has their OLEDs approved for mass production back in September and arriving in their offices late October/early November (and ship to customers at least a couple months after that)—which means no Optimus for Christmas this year. The Maximus will also ship with a 512MB SD card to store layouts instead of storing them on the PC. Jump for a picture of the Panic Room/special shielded room the FC uses for testing (sans Jodie Foster). [Optimus Blog] More »
  • #keyboards

    Optimus Maximus Shipping in White...Whenever it Actually Ships

    White is the new black is the new white, as Art.Lebedev anounces the Optimus Maximus is going to be blanco—not negro—at launch. Better or worse? [Optimus Project]
  • #mediacenters

    Inteset's Media Centers Offer Both Blu-ray and HD DVD

    These 1080p-capable Inteset media centers not only have a 7.1 channel surround sound, they have both Blu-ray and HD DVD support with a hybrid drive built right in. They also support Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS audio, which is great since you probably won't have enough cash left over after you buy this to get another media center. Couple that with two HDTV (over the air, not cable) and two SDTV tuners, and you've got a media center capable of replacing much of your current entertainment system. Having both Blu-ray and HD DVD, even in a mid-'90s styled box, is nothing to complain about. [Inteset via Cepro]
  • #nomorewaitingtowait

    Optimus Maximus Keyboard, Pre-order Now

    The Optimus Maximus Keyboard can officially be pre-ordered! Be the first guy on your block to have order this new, exciting keyboard with 113 OLED displays. Shipments are anticipated by Dec 1st. More »
  • #waitingforlebedev

    Optimus Maximus Keyboard Pre-Order Countdown Begins (Get Yours Saturday)

    As tired as we're getting of this on-again, off-again story, we might as well give you an update on that ambitious Optimus Maximus keyboard, the $1564 piece of vaporware that aims to have an OLED display underneath every key. More »
  • #itsstillexpensive

    Optimus Keyboard Gets Priced: $1564

    We already knew that we were going to be forking out about $1500 for the Optimus uber-keyboard, but now they've got a finalized number. $1564 (Shakespeare's birthday). Fantastic. More »
  • #peripherals

    Optimus Finds New OLED Manufacturer, Is Back on Track for Failure

    Oops, excuse my editorializing in the headline, but seriously I have been calling for the failure of this thing for months. Anyway, if you remember, right after CeBIT the OLED manufacturer Optimus was going to use dropped them like a bad habit, but now they have found a super OLED manufacturer who is supposedly going to make the individual displays bigger and badder. Previously, the displays were going to be 32x32 pixels and 9x9 mm, but now the displays will be super- sized to 10.1x10.1 mm and 48x48 pixels. So, if this OLED manufacturer is so awesome, how about a price cut? –Travis Hudson More »