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That page has been the same for at least a year... it's reportedly still nowhere near production - it's still a concept piece, perhaps only 1 prototype exists. The one on the page is a render

Still, it does look amazing... let's see if it ever gets released and how much it costs

Very innovative concept!

sure does look good...

On 2005-11-04 01:05, samplaire wrote:
Very innovative concept!

not at all - a compagny from Cologne (alphakey) produced and sold such stuff even before 1990

it wasn't rendered as cute, tho - and the LCDs were somewhat humble, but the same concept.
Well, not exactly the same - it wasn't yet obvious that mankind is on it's way into legasteny and to be flooded with obscure symbols...
but the site is pretty cool

cheers, Tom

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: astroman on 2005-11-04 01:24 ]</font>

well.. the moment I saw this, I remembered those Avid video editor keyboards that had all the Avid shortcuts printed on the keyboard.
http://www.instawares.com/Avid-Xpress-D ... TEC108201B

Funny thing was, although the keys were custom printed.. you'd have to take the thing apart if you created a custom key layout.

Back the LCD backed keys.. it's a cool concept, but only problem I see is that keys tend to stay consistant.. I mean, that's the whole point isn't it? You may take some time initially to set things up, but once it's set up, it stays. I think that's the whole point of assigning function to space. I mean, nobody looks at what's printed on the keyboard after you learn it right?

On the other hand, this keyboard would be ideal for situations where a user doesn't have the time to learn the function space relationship.. like an interactive booth with a non standard interface.. (how about one of those internet booths)

Otherwise, it's just another cool toy to add to my gadgetry.. If I ever run a studio that's open to public, I'd get one of these and place right were a potential client may see it. It will surely add to the authenticity and also the "vibe". I think workspace interior is important because it directly affects creative flow.

So, when do I get to fool around with one of these probably too expensive toys? lol

This place have some of the coolest looking keyboards for PC & mac that i've seen. The website doesn't 'look' like much, but check out some of the keyboards !! Especially the one's with touchpads & the one with a 55mm trackball to the RHS !!!! Prices are from below $100 to around $300

<a href="http://www.fentek-ind.com">Fentek</a>

There is some really interesting stuff on that site - thanks.

Yes, would be nice to program your keyboard for your own demands and use self created icons to describe them.

But I think about getting one of this kind of keyboards, though.
They look simply cool and would bring a scientic touch to my live music enviroment and home studio, too.

http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/

Definitely one of those things I would not buy without trying it first. By the way, the fentek site has a mirrored keyboard. I have always thought, that it was stupid to have the "number keys" at the same side as the mouse - it puts the mouse too far away in an uncomfortable/unhealthy position. For the same reason, I very often use my left hand for my mouse.

One thing about the Fentec site is variety & a nice selection on offer there is. I've never been one for a 'do-it-all-in-one' solution & would rather buy 3 differently styled keyboards (for functional reasons) to run 3 different systems, than one 'do-it-all' programmable affair. That's just a personal opinion though & can be discounted as ill-informed in terms of ergonomics & interface design.

I'm more into this one:

http://www.daskeyboard.com/

An attitude keyboard for sure

Better try it out, hang on...

*plugs in*

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curious how you found the keys for the smilie...

yeah..........

It's amazing how quick you become familiar with the keys...

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On 2005-11-11 02:40, Counterparts wrote:
It's amazing how quick you become familiar with the keys...

What language were you typing then ?