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One-Thumb Keyboard

Posted by timothy on from the thumbs-don't-clap dept.

pagercam2 writes "As Japanese teens are so used to typing one another messages on their cellphones, they are now more comfortable with one thumb typing than the old two handed QWERTY. So a Japanese company has come out with a one-thumb keypad that allows a user to enter alphanumberic text and control the mouse with only one thumb. Sort of a cross between a TV remote and a phone keypad, with a USB connection, although wireless seems to be an obvious next step. Maybe not a revolution for the desktop, but this could advance data input on handhelds." Pictures transcend language barriers.

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  1. timothy is a liar by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Do not listen to this man. HE IS NOT IN FACT A NINJA. I am a ninja, and I know all the other ninjas. He is not one of these other ninjas.

  2. FINALLY by Slashdotess · · Score: -1, Troll

    I CAN JACK OFF TO MY ASIAN PORNO WHILEST CHATTING ON MY CELLPHONE lolololol okokokok caps is like yelloloing # Please try to keep posts on topic. # Try to reply to other people's comments instead of starting new threads. # Read other people's messages before posting your own to avoid simply duplicating what has already been said. # Use a clear subject that describes what your message is about.

  3. WHY? by liquidzero4 · · Score: -1, Troll

    How is this news? Why would anyone waste the time and money to invest in such a product? I can't see even one practicle application for a device like this. Remeber All ideas are not good ideas.

  4. Meanwhile back on the homefront... by ainsoph · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft using its monopoly powers to screw over school districts some more.

    Japan gets fun toys every day of the week, like keypads (yay for pr0n right on the shelf @ 7-11!!!), while the greed of the power elite in this country destroys the domestic situation, stifles innovation, and in the school case, retards the possibility for children to get a non-vendor locked, broadbased view of information technology.

    America the great.? America the gutter..

    Microsoft to fuck over schools some more

  5. girlfriend by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Your girlfriend will appreciate all that extra dexterity in your thumb as well. Spelling "abracadabra" will drive her wild. Too bad you don't actually have a girlfriend, though.