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OrbiTouch Keyless Keyboard Review

Posted by michael on from the forsaking-qwerty dept.

robyn217 writes "When I last looked at strange, new keyboards (here's the previous thread here on slashdot), I thought I'd seen it all... not even close! I just reviewed a new keyless keyboard, called the OrbiTouch, and gave it a run for its money. It's literally made up of two humps--it reminds me of holding onto my knees rather a keyboard. To type or mouse, you need to move the humps around in a synchronized manner. It's twisted--but it's better for you to decide for yourself--here's the article, OrbiTouch Review: A Keyless Keyboard with lots of pictures. Think you'll give it a test drive? Will it survive the year?"

16 of 347 comments (clear)

  1. $695 YOW! by Bold+Marauder · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think I can wait until I see it at wal-mart for $99, thanks.

  2. Knees, eh? by rice_burners_suck · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hmmm... If it's like holding onto some hot girl's knees...

    1. Re:Knees, eh? by NearlyHeadless · · Score: 4, Funny

      Best line in the review: "Despite--or maybe because of--the OrbitTouch's similarity to the female anatomy, it's very comfortable to use. Your hands rest very naturally on the twin domes."

    2. Re:Knees, eh? by ejaw5 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Read the warning label: "The domes on your orbiTouch do not twist. They slide!"

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  3. Hey! by Bob+McCown · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hey, a breast-shaped keyboard. Just what a geek needs to surf pr0n!

  4. possible keyboard cover = bra by Numeric · · Score: 4, Funny

    i think a victoria secret bra might be a decent keyboard cover.

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  5. Make work a plesh-ah! by revscat · · Score: 5, Funny

    From the article:

    Despite--or maybe because of--the OrbitTouch's similarity to the female anatomy, it's very comfortable to use. Your hands rest very naturally on the twin domes.

    So, instead of clacking away on a keyboard all day I can basically feel up boobies while I work?

    Is there a downside to this?

  6. doomed to failure by kajoob · · Score: 5, Funny

    this will never work as most geeks have little to no experience cupping their hands around two large mounds - the learning curve is just way too steep

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  7. just out of curiosity... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    How did you post that message?

    Are you really willing to go through the pain of typing with RSI just to be heard on slashdot?

  8. Nipples by CaptCanuk · · Score: 4, Funny

    Millions in research and they left out the nipples. Didn't the QA department notice this minor glitch. Oh, you mean it's actually a keyboard? nm.

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  9. OrbitTouch???? by GeneralEmergency · · Score: 4, Funny



    OrbitTouch?? Sucky Name. You guys shoulda gone with the more obvious "BoobieBoard" .

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  10. Re:Not just for RSI by DogIsMyCoprocessor · · Score: 4, Funny
    Also for typing where you can't be very accurate, e.g. while riding a bike.

    I hope your life insurance provider doesn't see this.

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  11. they say by zephc · · Score: 4, Funny

    that the only intuitive interface is the nipple, and that everything after that is learned. Therefore, I suggest someone come up with a computer interface device that is a nipple one puts in one's mouth, and sucks and bites in various ways. Uh, yeah, thats it.

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  12. Re:price by interiot · · Score: 4, Funny

    So glue some of these (not necessarily work safe, depending on your employer's opinion on synthetics) to two 8-way joysticks. It's still far cheaper.

  13. what they are missing is ... by porky_pig_jr · · Score: 4, Funny

    a joystick in between ...

  14. Re:price by errxn · · Score: 5, Funny

    The article says: Just reach down with both hands and grab your knees...

    $695? I think that I'll just go ahead and grab my ankles...

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