The Optimus Mini Keyboard

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Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday February 1, 2006 @01:53AM from the now-isn't-that-cute dept.

Zugok writes "We all remember the Optimus Keyboard from last year. Now Art Lebedev and his team have designed the Optimus Mini Three keyboard. The 'Mini Three' builds on the idea of those extraneous keys on modern Logitech and Microsoft Keyboards but like the Optimus Keyboard utilises OLED technology for visual customisation of keys. This is not vapourware, pre-orders are being take now with a cut price until April 2nd. This is just a step closer to the Optimus Keyboard. They also have a mailing list for those who want to keep up with developments of the Optimus Keyboard. Happy salivating!" This is a far cry from the full keyboard, but it's still pretty nifty. Assuming it actually does ship.

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Happy salivating! by digitaldc · 2006-02-01 02:00 · Score: 5, Funny

Just don't do it on your new keyboard, they are already disgusting enough, thanks!

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Re:The concept is very cool, and very cute by sprins · 2006-02-01 02:02 · Score: 3, Funny

I wonder to myself, "what will I put on those keys?"
Screen-caps of your favourite pr0n sites of course. What else?
Re:The concept is very cool, and very cute by sconest · 2006-02-01 02:03 · Score: 2, Funny

"what will I put on those keys?"
Ctrl, Alt and Delete ? ;)

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3 keys? Perfect! by gEvil+(beta) · 2006-02-01 02:04 · Score: 5, Funny

I know what I'm mapping my three keys to: CTRL, ALT, and DEL

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Re:Hmm... by xtracto · 2006-02-01 02:15 · Score: 2, Funny

I applaud them for attempting to release even three keys
The only there keys keyboard you will ever need is this one. Of course with this technology you could remap them to CTRL+ALT+^H for Unix/Linux freaks :)

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Natural Version by un.sined · 2006-02-01 02:16 · Score: 1, Funny

Why can't they make this in a "natural" version? I'd actually consider it then.

I can't type on a regular keyboard to save my life anymore.

Do the three keys add additional functionality, or are they just mappings of other keys on the keyboard? I mean, who wouldn't want an extra three keys for /rude /chicken and /spit in WoW?
Re:Hmm... by Anonymous Coward · 2006-02-01 02:31 · Score: 2, Funny

"ACs are modded -6. I don't read you, I don't mod you, I don't see you. Don't like it? Don't be a coward."

Cool. Then you can't see me calling you a cock faced sheep felcher!
I know what to use those for by stunt_penguin · 2006-02-01 02:43 · Score: 5, Funny

The 3,5 and 7 keys, making this my optimus prime keyboard.

I'm so sad.

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qwe by Anonymous Coward · 2006-02-01 02:52 · Score: 1, Funny

qwe qwewwq qwweew qwwqqe wwqew wwwww qqq qwe eee ewe...had to switch back to my non-optimus keyboard. I just can't spell the words with 3 keys...sigh...
Hardcore programmers KB. by TonyZahn · 2006-02-01 05:36 · Score: 4, Funny

The true programmer's keyboard only needs 3 keys: 1, 0, and backspace (and the old types will tell you you don't need the backspace).

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Re:If I was going to buy it.... by Provocateur · 2006-02-01 06:14 · Score: 5, Funny

...and then your girlfriend borrows your PC for awhile, you start a utility that will make the OLEDs draw a big red heart with the words 'Will you marry me?' (just like the cards the audience flips over in the stadiums during games).

Imagine the possibilities...

Imagine having a girlfriend...

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