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    Phantom Lapboard Review

    Backlit Wireless Keyboard is Probably Too Small To Use (But it Glows, People!)
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    Mark, I hope you bought that keyboard since I'm pretty sure Phantom won't let you return it after its made physical contact with your underwear...


    It's Like George Costanza taking the book into the bathroom then trying to return it. They know. Somehow they always know...

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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    Don't southpaws use mouse/keyboard the same way as right-handers?
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    01/21/09

    @ripfire: As a self-designated representative of southpaws everywhere, we are quite suited to using mouse/keyboard with the mouse on the right side of the keyboard because schools, workplaces, and everywhere else have them set up that way. However, for me personally, when I use a mouse at home i have it to the left of my keyboard.
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    01/22/09

    @whatne1wuddo: So do you switch the button configuration also (ie, left-click to right-click, vice-versa)
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    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    That last pic is more NSFW than most of the NSFW stuff on here.
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    01/21/09

    @cgraham: I know, that carpet is just SOOOOOO awful!
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    Holy crap, they actually made one! I wondered how bad that tilt would be, sounds like it's as awkward as I expected. Perhaps it would work better to have it rotated so you put the platter in your lap sideways with the keyboard sloping up and away from you, so you're reaching around for the mouse. This means mousing blindly, but I can't think of anyone that needs to see what button they're using on a mouse.
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    Image of OMG! Moeyyy OMG! Moeyyy
    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    Boxer Briefs in the last pic? Atleast put on some pants
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
    01/21/09

    @Moeyyy: Someone was really looking at these pictures, eh? Besides, pants are over-rated. There's nothing like an unfurnished basement for pure comfort.
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    01/21/09

    @Moeyyy: To me, that's proper testing...as I think that's how the majority of us would use the product.


    So I say good job to a complete review.

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    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    I'd be more impressed if it were the Phantom Game Console.
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    01/21/09

    @Zlevee: You might as well wait for flying cars.
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    01/21/09

    @ripfire: at least those are in the works: [www.moller.com]
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    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    Where's the "Designed for WebTV" decal?
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    Image of ripfire ripfire
    01/21/09

    @OMG! Ponies!: They can't add that. It doesn't have a trackball. Hmm. Speaking of wireless keyboards with a trackball...
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    01/21/09

    In reply to Phantom Lapboard Review
    Wow, an actual product from Phantom. This is surely a moment to behold.
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    01/21/09

    @ripfire: Wasn't the whole point of the company being named Phantom, was that they wouldn't produce products that would ever see the light of day?
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    01/21/09

    @Lite: has a Six Demon Bag: Since that spot has been taken by Yanko, they must have decided to move into actual physical products.
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    01/21/09

    @Gann: I guess I keep thinking it's a bit early for April Fools though.
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    12/17/08

    In reply to Backlit Wireless Keyboard is Probably Too Small To Use (But it Glows, People!)
    It seems like this is a two handed keyboard, and you thumb type, which could be good. I need something a little bigger, w/a trackball. My big problem is it looks like Alt-Ctarl-Del requires 4 keys.
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    12/17/08

    @LMAO-SteveDave loves this guy->★: How bout this? [usb.brando.com.hk]
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
    12/17/08

    @qbrad: But this one has no backlight. Perhaps I could get them both, and give them some tequila or Everclear punch, and in a few months, I'll have the keyboard I want.
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    Image of Curves Curves
    12/17/08

    In reply to Backlit Wireless Keyboard is Probably Too Small To Use (But it Glows, People!)
    I would like a backlit keyboard in standard size. It would cut out the need for and glare from my desk lamp. (Yes, I type a lot in the dark.)
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    12/17/08

    @Curves: Have you tried a USB laptop light? It worked when I used to game to light the keyboard.
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    Image of Nadnerb5 Nadnerb5
    12/17/08

    @Curves:


    I'm sorry, but do you really need a backlit keyboard? Are you trying to say that, one of the most common posters I have seen on Gizmodo doesn't know how to touch type? That surprises me.

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    Image of Curves Curves
    12/17/08

    @Nadnerb5: I actually type in my sleep (though I dont know what I was trying to type, I dont remember that part, just waking up with my fingers tapping something out my headboard). Yes, I am a touch typist, but I still like to look at the keyboard, especially since I often get my fingers on the wrong keys.


    And what do you mean "common poster"? I am pretty UNcommon, especially at Giz, but they let me stay anyway. ;)

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    Image of chefgon chefgon
    12/17/08

    In reply to Backlit Wireless Keyboard is Probably Too Small To Use (But it Glows, People!)
    Best Wii accessory ever. I'm getting one.
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    Image of weatherman weatherman
    12/17/08

    @chefgon: do wireless keyboard work with the Wii? I might actually get one if they do
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