ElectroJoe’s Bendiboard Retroboard Space Invaders keyboard
By Cheryl | September 2, 2008
Be it the all glass no key keyboard or the waterproof virtually indestructible key board…a look at them and you can’t deny that keyboards have actually come of age. Adding into this new age development is this all new light-up LED keyboard that adds some variety to your desk by bringing in some friends for you. Friends? Yes, it features pixilated images of the retro 8-bit ubiquitous invaders from space on the keys and on those aliens are printed the alphabets and numerical.
ElectroJoe’s Bendiboard Retroboard Invaders keyboard is definitely a cute relief from putting on your fingers on the good old usual keyboard. Cool feature that makes this one a sure shot pick me up is the fact that it is highly flexible, dustproof and spill proof. You just need to roll it up and stuff in your bag if carrying it along is on your mind and if you happen to spill your drink over it…you have no need to worry…just wipe it and it’s ready to go again! If you are already craving to put your hands on these invaders to play your next round of space invader game, then the ElectroJoe’s Bendiboard Retroboard Invaders keyboard is available for £19.99 (appx. $39 USD).
Via: Technabob
Dual Display Laptop with Pull Out Keyboard
By Rizmyn | August 19, 2008
So you’re sitting at your system typing away furiously trying to finish your work on time. Reading from one window and noting down points in another, comparing pictures and typing away even faster. Your eyes are burning from staring so intently at one screen. So with all this, do you really need another screen to stare at? Apparently you do, because the Dual Display Laptop requires you to do exactly that. This two-in-one laptop includes another screen, interestingly hidden beneath the pull-out keyboard.
The Dual Display Laptop is designed by Electronic Keyboards and would come into production if it manages to generate enough interest amongst computer users. The keyboard is designed such that it splits in the middle to pull away from each other, appearing much like the brick wall that splits open to lead Harry Potter into the magical world of Diagon Alley. The Digitizer/Touch Screen on the lower screen allows you to Sketch’N’Send via the net and open files on the upper screen can be dragged and dropped to the lower to make more space.
Although the design appears cool and perhaps there are people who need to look at two screens apart from multiple windows in each, typing on the keyboard may become a bit difficult, especially at the split ends. Still, this may be the birth of a whole new generation of computers.
Via: Mobilehack
Wireless Laser Desktop 7000, Microsoft
By Andrew | July 12, 2008
Somewhat later than when it launched globally, now comes to Spain all wireless keyboard and mouse high end of Microsoft. This is the whole Wireless Laser Desktop 7000.
With a price of 120 euros, this set consists of the mouse Wireless 7000, we have been able to prove and we liked a lot, both because of its low weight as ergonomics, battery autonomy and efficiency at work, and a keyboard Aero ( designed to maximize Windows Vista) design with Comfort Curve Keyboard. Like Logitech made with whole MX5500, which also tested, the company operating system’s most famous has chosen to go on insurance with the mouse, keyboard and also a place of high-end.
As we have said, this Wireless Laser Desktop 7000, Microsoft is well designed to be used with Wind Vista. Among other support for this operating system, we have direct access to instant viewer 3D Windows. It also has touches favorite, a translucent edge and ergonomic design with keys and silent low profile. From mouse there is not much new that we have not commented before. Bring rechargeable battery, as the keyboard, using 2.4GHz technology to work without wires and gives good results on a daily basis.
Toyota’s Prius will be powered by solar energy, Buffalo has its keyboard
By Andrew | July 12, 2008
Buffalo comes with a very clever idea: the wireless keyboard solar… No need to have trimballer spare batteries, be sure not just use your keyboard in the dark. In the light of the extent of indoor lighting, permanent solar cells can be used with keyboards. Let’s face light source can be equipped with solar panels variable expression. In addition, 10 m wide and stable operation of 2.4 GHz can be adopted for wireless, cable is needed. De Sukkiri around the PC, batteries and solar cells required by the next generation of stress-free keyboard.
Airboard: a new wooden base for Apple wireless keyboard
By Andrew | June 30, 2008
In gadgets world One more wooden base product for Apple wireless keyboard. Recently Bird Electron has released its Latest Airboard, a nice little wooden base with wrist rests for your Apple wireless keyboard and a thickness of 15mm. Note that can also serve as a mouse pad!
Design meets technology: ‘Glass No-key keyboard is world’s flattest
By Andrew | June 14, 2008
Delicate, transparent, elegant, subtle and classy are a few adjectives that we usually associated with a fine creation of glass. How about loading it with a great deal of technology, unique and intelligent designing and an equally intelligent concept to make a dazzling glass keyboard?
Yes, check out Kong Fanwen’s ‘No-key Keyboard’ and you’ll know what we are talking about. When flat-surface is spinning the world with every other cellphone, TV or ipod going flat, the no-key keyboard is another step towards the flat and touch-screen revolution but in something like a keyboard which was never thought of being ‘key-less’!
This one is the world’s first flattest full size QWERTY keyboard to date that features just a glass surface, camera and lighting! Yes, the all new alternative keyboard concept will be be packed with the latest motion capture technology to sense and watch your fingers pressing the keys to key-in just the right messages!
I just can’t imagine typing on a keyboard without even pressing the keys! Must say- the power of touch is working well! Though, other creations in the world of keyboards including the giant keyboard or the mobile keyboard were no less impressive.
Via: Yankodesign
Giant Keyboard Rug: Walk on to type
By Andrew | May 29, 2008
Yesterday we gave the solution for the small mobile phone keypad with the Mobile Keyboard, and today we are back to rescue those who find even their normal PC keyboard small and wish if it could get be a little big.
Electronic hacker..err ..designer Maurin Donneaud brings to you the Giant Keyboard Rug, which is so big that instead of your fingers your feet need to take charge to type in with this 20ft long keyboard.
You just need to roll it out on the floor and let your feet do the typing on this larger than life keys. How Maurin made this one was by punching hundreds of holes to make keys so that the conductive switches under the fabric work as pressure from your feet fall on it.
Built by electronics hacker Maurin Donneaud, the huge keyboard rug rolls out onto the floor, and lets your type with your socks on. In order to make the larger-than-life keys work, Maurin had to punch hundreds of individual holes under each letter to ensure that the conductive switches beneath the fabric would trigger when walked on.
Via: Hackaday
Simple and cheap, keyboard Digital Media Keyboard 3000 from Microsoft
By Andrew | May 29, 2008
Few things can be said about this new keyboard from Microsoft, Digital Media Keyboard 3000. With 21 hotkeys, five of them configured to launch applications that you want, is available for only 30 euros.
Via | Microsoft
Japanese style handmade bright keyboards
By Andrew | April 8, 2008
We all know that Japan is famous for its world class electronics, but another thing that Japan is known for is its art and craft, be it origami or other traditional creative work.
Now if you are wondering why I’m talking of the two things together, so let me tell you that today we have brought for you’re gadgets that are a combination of Japanese technology expertise and creative ability. Check out these amazing handmade keyboards (USB/PS2), compatible with Window XP/VISTA/2000. A perfect way to welcome the best combo of Japanese technology and traditional art in your work area!
ome designs might look a bit too bright to work on and concentrate, but the likes of Zip Ang gold cover keyboard and Waza-Kura, The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Keyboard, or the Nishi-Ki Keyboard will surely be a treat to work on.
O if you are all set to have one for you, you’ll need to order it atleast a week in advance at GeekStuff4U, as these are made to order and take time for shipping.
Price: $154.80
Kara-Kusa Keyboard
Waza-Kura, The Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Keyboard
Nishi-Ki Keyboard
USA-Gi (rabbit)
Via: techfresh
Caracol: The snail inspired one hand typing keyboard for handicaps
By Andrew | April 1, 2008
It seems the inventors and designers are donning their thinking caps particularly to do some good to the less fortunate who lose their limbs to some deadly mishaps. Check out this new keyboard called Caracol that takes the designer cues from a snail. This one comes as an aid in time for the amputees as with this keyboard at use they’ll be able to operate their PC just as the regular people do it on their regular keyboards.
As I said it take the design hints from a snail, that’s because of its rotating key wheel that has a 5:1 gearbox so it will rotate to offer great deal of ease while rotating. Your hand rests on a comfy pad just as your mouse pad and you rotate the wheel by sliding your hand inside it. The rotation of the wheel allows the keys to rotate onto the fingers of the user so that he can type comfortably. The best part of Caracol is that each key in on the key-wheel is omnidirectional so that the user can type three different letters from a single key. The easy rotation feature combined with a limited finger usability not just makes typing easier for the handicaps but also adds into their typing speed.
Talk about putting the keyboard into use and you’ll find a great deal of applications of this technological wonder be it working on a photo or video work. In short the handicaps will no more be handicaps when it comes to having access to technology.
Via: Ideawicket
