If you've been looking for a gaming keyboard
that rises above the rest then your search may be over. The Optimus OLED Keyboard has a tiny screen behind every key
that is linked to the software that you are running on your PC or Mac. Whilst the keyboard is currently in the design
stage (patent pending) the creators hope for the keyboard to be available in 2006 for less than the price of "a good
mobile phone". Since most good mobile phones are free on contract we're not sure how to place the price ($300-500 would
be a good estimate).
Most interestingly the keyboard will support game keys layout, like the screenshot of a Quake 3 setup to the right.
There are a couple of questions still in the air, like how long it will last on battery power (it's wireless) and how
long the OLEDs themselves will last, but that doesn't stop me from salivating at not having to learn the hotkeys for my
latest game purchase. Plus it'd look damn cool on my already wires free desk.
Optimus OLED Keyboard layout changes for different apps/games
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