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keyboards
OCZ Sabre OLED Keyboard (Unofficial Codename: Optimus Budgetus) Priced at $135
The OCZ Sabre asked us to compromise, featuring a sharply limited number of display-integrated keys, so we asked it to do the same: dip below $200, or else. Today, ZipZoomFly is listing the Sabre at a reasonable $135.00. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Metkis: "Obviously, the OCZ doesn't match up to Art Lebedev's masterpiece." Extremely obviously. more » | Other threads
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keyboard
10 Ways to Make Your Keyboard Slightly Less Disgusting
Your keyboard is probably a SuperFund site waiting to happen—luckily there's more than one way to skin a biohazard. Inc.com has 10 ways to clean your keyboard, blow dryer being their wiliest, if lightweight, method. [Inc.com via Lifehacker]
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Comment by Noobs-R-Us: That's easy, just replace it every 2-3 years. There, problem solved! 13 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Lenovo on the Slow, Painful Evolution of Keyboards
The Lenovo T400 series, aside from its occasional tussles with heavy machinery, doesn't immediately stand out in the mid-size, high-end laptop crowd. That is, until you try to type on one. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by SwatLax: Can anyone that has switched from a PC laptop to an Apple laptop reassure me that I can get used... 15 Responses | Other threads
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sweets
S'More Keyboard Would Not Survive 10 Minutes on My Desk
If this keyboard were real, and not made up of hundreds of thousands of Photoshopped pixels, it would undoubtedly be a delicious PC experience right at your fingertips. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Andre Ondre: If the chocolate keys are not made by Mars or Cadbury and biscuit base not made by Fox or MCvities,... 18 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
OCZ Sabre Does OLED Custom Keys On the Cheap
With the Sabre, OCZ has made good on a CES promise: to take Art Lebedev's OLED-in-each-key concept and adapt it for the mass market. Along with a lower price, though, this means a less impressive feature set. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by SirDrinksalot: AWH, it has the shitty delete button. I OFFICIALLY CUT IT FROM THE TEAM. 13 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
iHome's iConnect Keyboard Combines QWERTY and iPod Docking
Released alongside iHome's iStand, the iConnect is an iPhone-ready keyboard with a built-in dock that allows you to sync and charge your iPhone/iPods automatically from the peripheral. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Bighaugs: For a moment I thought this was the long-awaited keyboard peripheral for the iPhone / iPod Touch. When are we going... 7 Responses | Other threads
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peripherals
iHome Does the Impossible, Fits Laptop Into an iPod Dock
Did you know that a laptop cannot function on your desk? It's true, the thing won't even boot. Luckily, iHome's iStand is saving the world from this technological travesty. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: Holy fuck Ye Gods Wilson, it's like you dove into my head and yanked out my thoughts. 4 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Reversible Econo-keys Keyboard Features Keys and Trackpad On Opposite Sides
Econo-keys is a compact, reversible gadget that has a full QWERTY keyboard on one side, and a built-in trackpad with buttons on the other. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Jeff_McAwes0me: I would think that when you turn it over to use the trackpad, you would mash all the buttons. It... 4 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Asus Eee Keyboard With PC and Touchscreen Caught Looking Great On Video
Engadget Chinese got some footage of the Eee Keyboard in action, and judging from the video, the touchscreen-endowed keyboard looks like it has some promise. The secret behind its mojo? It runs a standalone version of Windows XP. More »
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Comment by Dusty Smith: Ouch the inappropriate apostrophe is hurting my eyes!!! Take it away! 7 Responses | Other threads
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diy
Keykeriki Open Source Wireless Keyboard Sniffer
The team at Remote-Exploit.org are currently working on an open source hardware/software sniffer project that allows you to decode Microsoft wireless keyboards (and Logitech boards in the near future). More »
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By Sean FallonComment by jhcovert: I was under the impression that even wired keyboards gave off a slight signal when the keys were pressed, which... 1 Responses | Other threads
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software
Triangle Keys May Be Ideal for LCD Keyboards But Look Vaguely Klingon
A Brit named David Baker wants you to believe that his Crocodile Keyboard concept—for which he's submitted a patent application—is the best way for big fat fingers to type on LCDs, because there's more dead space to absorb accidental taps. Good idea, secret Trek shoutout or both? [Register] -
bikes
Odyssey Keyboard Grips Combine Love Of Biking, Efficient Text Input
I'm not sure how much overlap there is between the BMX and technophile crowds, but at just $10, I like to think even the surliest curb-hopper could appreciate a QWERTY (well, QWGTSU, really) handlebar grip. $10. [Gadget Lab]
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By John HerrmanComment by lpranal: nice, but as much nerd street cred as you get with these, for my money I'll go with these, as... 4 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Melting Keyboard Wall Graphic
If you want to make sure your baby will turn out to be a super cool geek, just wallpaper the nursery with this keyboard decal. [Zek via Unplggd]
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By Andi WangComment by HeaveyMental: it's cute ... but doubt anybody would buy it 2 Responses | Other threads
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diy
Sew Your Own Functioning Keyboard Pants
You'll need a laser cutter to do it right, but otherwise, these keyboard pants are easy enough to make yourself. More » -
keyboard
Delicious Korean Luxeed LED Keyboard Gets Mac Support
The incredibly colorful Korean Luxeed keyboard just got Mac and Linux support, so if you can stand the fact that it has Korean on it, it has 430 LEDs inside. [Luxeed via BBG]
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By Jason ChenComment by beekerstudios: oh this is nice, I would buy it, except that I could do without the korean, got an ENGLISH only... 7 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Art Deco is the New Steampunk
Datamancer, who made the still-impressive Steampunk keyboard, has moved on to art deco. We cannot applaud this enough. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by OMG! Ponies!: That is about 5,000 times more tasteful than anything steampunk and about 10,000 times more tasteful than the standard OEM... 6 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Grope the Medigenic Keyboard All You Want, This Sucker's Built to Get Dirty
Designed to withstand hospital-grade disinfectants, extreme wipe-downs and an array of killer diseases, these Medigenic infection-control keyboards are equipped with a few tricks for simple sanitary lockdowns. More »
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By Andi WangComment by pettiblay: I don't understand why they don't just make a capacitive touch keyboard, like on them iPod docks, which wouldn't have... 11 Responses | Other threads
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review
Logitech G19 Keyboard Review
Logitech's G19 gaming keyboard—which borders on ludicrous with its embedded Linux mini-computer and full-blown LCD monitor—is the best one they've made yet, even if it doesn't quite reach its full mind-blowing potential. More »
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Comment by nizzy1115: How do the keys feel? Are they hard plastic or do they have a rubbery coating like the razer ones? 5 Responses | Other threads
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Hand Job
Researcher Blames OLPC, Video Games and Crayons For Deforming Innocent Hands
If Mike Tomich is to be believed, coloring, video games and keyboard use are crippling our children. According to Tomich, each of these activities is responsible for deforming the youngin's hands. FOREVER. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by switchblade saints: I call bullocks. I venture to bet eating with forks or chopsticks is just as "dangerous" crooked fingers give more character when... 10 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Cinema's Most Dramatic Typing Scenes
Are you telling me that no one has thought to combine the inherent suspense of a typing scene with the added drama of slow motion? I smell a low-hanging Oscar, Hollywood visual effects artists. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by urbanturban666: i noticed that in movies, the backdoor to a us govt computer is always through some uber fancy gui "you... 9 Responses | Other threads
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noisy
Spider Drill Piano Produces Symphony of Cacaphony
Brazilian artist Paulo Nenflidio, who's currently showing off his work in Arizona, creates weird noise-producing sculptures like this robot drill spider, which ends up sounding as frightening as it looks. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by mikekearn: That's not a spider. Spiders have eight legs. This is clearly some sort of insect piano, not an arachnid piano. 8 Responses | Other threads
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computers
Ctrl+Alt+Del Tool For a One-Handed Reboot
If you were using Windows in the 90's like this dude seems to be, a tool like this could have dramatically increased your productivity. [TechEBlog]
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By Sean FallonComment by Kaiser-Machead: Or if you only have one hand. Maybe someone should make a keyboard with a standalone button that combines the functionality... 21 Responses | Other threads
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germs
Vioguard Germ-Fighting Keyboard Retracts For a UV Light Bath
We have all heard horror stories about how keyboards have more germs than a toilet seat right? Now a startup called Vioguard is taking this issue seriously with a self-sanitizing keyboard for hospitals. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by omgwtflolbbqbye: Perfect for fappin too! I'll take a billion! 5 Responses | Other threads
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qotd
Have You Ever Broken a Keyboard By Typing Too Hard?
Lam is a disgusting person, and this is his disgusting keyboard. He claims the damage was done by "typing too hard." I claim that he's just a dirty man. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by soccerpro100cn: wtf? how do you do that? i can see that's a last gen mbk pro, but does he... 11 Responses | Other threads
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art
White Chocolate Keyboard Most Definitely Melts In Your Hands
In a parallel universe, keyboards are made of white chocolate and PCs are solid toffee. Motherboards are generally graham cracker, a bit flimsy, yes, then topped in icing circuits and sugar plum processors. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by A Snake a Snake... OH it's a Snake!: What keyboard actually spells out Ctrl 7 Responses | Other threads
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man vs machine
Your Keyboards May Have Been Made In Appalling Conditions
I don't mean to get super human-rights on everyone, but if you're using a keyboard from Microsoft, IBM, Dell, Lenovo or HP, there's a chance it was made under some horrific working conditions. More » -
cellphones
Acer's First Smartphone Has Awkward Style, Solid Potential
As Acer's entry into the smartphone market approaches, details of handsets are beginning to leak. BGR has pictures of one: a touchscreen QWERTY phone with a decidedly novel approach to pop-out keyboarding. More » -
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Completely White Apple Keyboard Looks Nice, Is Bad for Beginner Typists
Designer Steve Lee didn't really care for the new Apple keyboards, what with their use of two colors. So he decided to make his a little more…sparse. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Kaiser-Machead: Sure maybe you don't need to see the letters if you're a good touch typist but how about the function... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Crapmoto
Hello Kitty Keyboard Has Me Reaching for a Hammer
Hello Kitty will swallow your soul! And now that we have that out of the way, we can take a look at this incredibly loud looking Hello Kitty keyboard, which will also, incidentally, swallow souls. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by daftrok: Or you can shoot it with this: [i182.photobucket.com] 3 Responses | Other threads
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review
Phantom Lapboard Review
The Phantom Lapboard is one of those fabled legends of the gadget world, a keyboard and mouse that you can use comfortably on a couch—in the making since 2004. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Moeyyy: Boxer Briefs in the last pic? Atleast put on some pants 11 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Smartfish Pro:Motion Keyboard Has Motors To Stop Carpal Tunnel
The Pro:Motion Keyboard goes one step beyond regular ergonomic keyboards by incorporating motors that shift both angle and separation between keys throughout the day in order to prevent you from getting carpal tunnel syndrome. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Curves: I was having trouble with tender wrists (though not for the reason most of you guys do) and I got... 8 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
Logitech G19 Hands On: I Watched YouTube on a Gaming Keyboard
I just greased on Logitech's G19 gaming keyboard with its full-blown, full-color LCD display, and it feels just like the G-keyboards you love, but you know, topped a pretty YouTube-playing, widget-powered display. More »
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Comment by BeautifulAgony: $200?? So unnecessary.... buy a rock-solid keyboard for under $75 and do your VOIP, web, and other tasks on the... 6 Responses | Other threads
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eee
Asus EEE-branded Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Look Surprisingly Stylish
While Asus has some interesting products, I'd never expect the company to win a design award. That said, Asus' wireless keyboard and mouse for the EEE Box look pretty nice, if not terribly original. More »
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Comment by Fuji-kun: original??? it looks exactly like a mac keyboard. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Oh, Brando
Backlit Wireless Keyboard is Probably Too Small To Use (But it Glows, People!)
Brando's latest puts its last tiny keyboard effort to (very mild) shame with wireless connectivity and full backlighting. As ridiculous as this thing is, the new features almost make it practical. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Curves: I would like a backlit keyboard in standard size. It would cut out the need for and glare from my... 4 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Gokukawa Leather Keyboard Provides Buttery Soft Typing Experience
It was just last month that our mouths were agape at the sight of a leather-wrapped Asus Eee PC. Now, dammit, they're agape again after viewing the buttery soft Gokukawa leather keyboard.
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By Jack LoftusComment by Fuji-kun: i hate people!!!!! this comes out cause there is a market for it!!!! i hate people!!!! 16 Responses | Other threads
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logitech
Logitech G18 Gaming Keyboard Rocks Your Face With Full-Blown LCD Display, Apocalypse Paint Job
I was a disappointed when I saw Logitech's G13 gamepad, because I really wanted a new keyboard. Well, here it is, the G18, which looks like it has a full-blown LCD display.
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Comment by admoseremic: Is there a "block all 12 year-olds using mic chat" button pre-programmed? I have my Visa out and I'm waiting for... 12 Responses | Other threads
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optimus aux
Art Lebedev's Optimus Aux Keypad Finalized, Priced at Around $650
Art Lebedev has been teasing us with details about their upcoming Optimus Aux keypad (previously known as the Pultius) for some time now, but it two pieces of evidence have us thinking that a production version will be on its way shortly. Exhibit #1: A final pre-production photo of the keypad in its aluminum case (Verbarius is in the background). Exhibit #2: The Aux has been priced at around $650 US. [livejournal]
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By Sean FallonComment by bosskev: Seems to me that some enterprising developer could write an iPhone app that would do everything this keypad could do... 8 Responses | Other threads
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steampunk keyboard
Datamancer Ergo Steampunk Keyboard Makes Writing Victorian Fanfics Slightly Less Uncomfortable
The original Datamancer Steampunk keyboard was quite steampunky in its presentation, and VERY steampunky in its price ($1000 to $1500). In the second round, Datamancer decided to do away with the straight edges and make the keyboard both brassy and rounded, two changes that would make any piece of hardware more...you know. It's made from an IBM Model M-15 split keyboard and is a one-off commissioned by a female client, so unless you call him up and promise him about 1000-1500 real (not steampunk) dollars, I wouldn't count on getting one this Xmas. [Datamancer via Techpin via DVICE]
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By Jason ChenComment by flaxseed: The word "steampunk" is ridiculous. Please stop. It's worse than "nucular". 5 Responses | Other threads
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optimus
Optimus Aux Prototype Looking Prototypical
Optimus has revealed their prototype of the 15-key Putius, that's now been redubbed the Aux. While the case is metal, here we see the plastic circuit board chassis and the complete electronic heart of the Aux. No, it's still not something you can actually buy, but we're getting oh so much closer. [Optimus]
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By Mark WilsonComment by OletheaEurystheus: I love how we have gone from bashing them left and right on this blog as vaporware to OOOOOH SHINEY... 5 Responses | Other threads
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security
Electromagnetic Scanners Can Detect What You're Typing Right Now
It's obvious to assume that your henpecking on a wireless keyboard could be intercepted by a RF-snooping ne'er-do-well, but what about your wired or laptop keyboard—that should be safe, right? Nope. Researchers at Lausanne, Switzerland's Security and Cryptography Laboratory (part of the EPFL school) have demonstrated here that 12 different keyboards, bought from 2001 until now, can be eavesdropped upon by monitoring their electromagnetic signatures—wirelessly, from up to 65 feet away, through walls. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by n0stradamus: How did the keylogging software knew it was the last character he typed? The second it decoded that last 'E',... 4 Responses | Other threads
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