Are you ready for... OPTIMUS MAXIMUS?

[Airshark]

Check this out - a keyboard you can buy right this second, where every keytop is a separate, individually programmable OLED screen. This is without a doubt the most customizable keyboard that exists.

Keyboard:


Configurator:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23205

[Airshark]

Here are some keycaps. Note the "porn" key.

[ShortHop]

Why do I want a key that says "+24 degrees, cloudy" again?

[madyaks]

LOL, the lock for it is optional, at 1600 dollars you better buy the fucking LOCK

[Airshark]

Why do I want a key that says "+24 degrees, cloudy" again?

That key, like all keys on the keyboard, is dynamic. You could have a key that shows the current weather on it, that goes to the national weather service or something when pressed.

Consider that the porn key is also dynamic. It could be playing a tiny little movie. Alternately, it could be showing an image from the web page your browser is currently visiting. I'm thinking that's what's going on with the "Horcrux" key - it's pointing to a Dictionary.com lookup, the last one you did.

Don't consider these keycaps. Think of them as having 113 touch-sensitive screens attached to your computer. They only get 10-15 frames per second in animation, and there's no sound, but you get the idea.

[madyaks]

But, yes that is damn slick. Damn slick

[ShortHop]

I see. Thanks.

[ItsOnlyTheRiver]

Who needs this?

[Blues Fan in TX]

Who needs this, besides Airshark?

Fixed. :P

[MTV]

I was hoping for a Transformers thread.

[Jeffro]

I want a key that will make me a Horcrux.

[backstop]

They seem to know their target market.

[Iowa_Card]

There isn't nearly enough keys on that keyboard to display all the NEO's that Airshark is currently tracking.

[BringBackZezel]

These have been a long time coming...but at least they finally are released a little below their estimated cost of $1500 each.

[BringBackZezel]

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus-upravlator/

Those seem like a better computer accessory.