skyeyemachine
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http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus-tactus/
So pretty... (EDIT: even if it is just a concept, didn't state it clearly enough before :rolleyes: )
Its younger cousin, the Optimus Maximus, has already hit the market, although I don't know any more than that; I just learned about this designer today. The Maximus has OLEDs embedded in each individual key, allowing you the ability to not only customize its function, but the symbol or image associated with that function as well. I don't know how power-hungry it'd be, but I love the core idea.
The Tactus takes this a step further for people who don't mind the lack of physical keys (probably not many of those on this forum I guess!), basically turning the keyboard into a giant OLED touchscreen. I thought the 'video mode' concept was pretty slick.
Based on the price of the Maximus, however ($2400 US for a keyboard without shipping ;D, I don't think I'll be able to afford either of them any time soon...!
Also, Craig, you better watch out for Sony. They're getting ambitious these days (or at least, certain product designers are getting ambitious for them).
http://www.gadgettastic.com/2008/10/20/the-psp2-concept/#more-3447
It kind of reminds me of the physically impossible gravity-powered house lamp I read about a while ago, except we might actually see something like this one day. I liked how one of the commentors immediately started complaining about the lack of "X, O, Triangle, or Square buttons." The sad part is I'm not sure if (s)he's serious...
Finally, I guess I also ought to mention the question that led to my finding these things in the first place: I was looking around for a decent portable keyboard for Pandora-centric use, and I ran into this thing:
http://www.matias.ca/foldingkeyboard+mouse/
I quite like what I see, although it's rather expensive at roughly $90 for the keyboard alone, which got me searching for less costly alternatives (that aren't made for use with a PDA or iPhone). There's also potential driver/control issues, I don't know how easy this particular one would be to set up with Linux. So far I've not run into much that fit my original criteria, although I did come across a kind of nifty combination-suitcase-and-scooter and a funky collapsible computer desk in addition to the above links (I love you too, Google).
In short, is there such a thing (that any of you know of) as a folding/collapsible fullsize keyboard with Bluetooth and(/or) USB connectivity that works well with Linux?
EDIT: Oh, and I know about the flexible silicone ones that can be rolled up, but I was hoping I might find a model I didn't explicitly need an external solid surface to rest it upon in order to type comfortably. I don't think the silicone ones would work very well draped across my lap, for example.
Thanks for any suggestions, otherwise I hope the above links prove entertaining. =)
So pretty... (EDIT: even if it is just a concept, didn't state it clearly enough before :rolleyes: )
Its younger cousin, the Optimus Maximus, has already hit the market, although I don't know any more than that; I just learned about this designer today. The Maximus has OLEDs embedded in each individual key, allowing you the ability to not only customize its function, but the symbol or image associated with that function as well. I don't know how power-hungry it'd be, but I love the core idea.
The Tactus takes this a step further for people who don't mind the lack of physical keys (probably not many of those on this forum I guess!), basically turning the keyboard into a giant OLED touchscreen. I thought the 'video mode' concept was pretty slick.
Based on the price of the Maximus, however ($2400 US for a keyboard without shipping ;D, I don't think I'll be able to afford either of them any time soon...!
Also, Craig, you better watch out for Sony. They're getting ambitious these days (or at least, certain product designers are getting ambitious for them).
http://www.gadgettastic.com/2008/10/20/the-psp2-concept/#more-3447
It kind of reminds me of the physically impossible gravity-powered house lamp I read about a while ago, except we might actually see something like this one day. I liked how one of the commentors immediately started complaining about the lack of "X, O, Triangle, or Square buttons." The sad part is I'm not sure if (s)he's serious...
Finally, I guess I also ought to mention the question that led to my finding these things in the first place: I was looking around for a decent portable keyboard for Pandora-centric use, and I ran into this thing:
http://www.matias.ca/foldingkeyboard+mouse/
I quite like what I see, although it's rather expensive at roughly $90 for the keyboard alone, which got me searching for less costly alternatives (that aren't made for use with a PDA or iPhone). There's also potential driver/control issues, I don't know how easy this particular one would be to set up with Linux. So far I've not run into much that fit my original criteria, although I did come across a kind of nifty combination-suitcase-and-scooter and a funky collapsible computer desk in addition to the above links (I love you too, Google).
In short, is there such a thing (that any of you know of) as a folding/collapsible fullsize keyboard with Bluetooth and(/or) USB connectivity that works well with Linux?
EDIT: Oh, and I know about the flexible silicone ones that can be rolled up, but I was hoping I might find a model I didn't explicitly need an external solid surface to rest it upon in order to type comfortably. I don't think the silicone ones would work very well draped across my lap, for example.
Thanks for any suggestions, otherwise I hope the above links prove entertaining. =)