Optimus Keyboard - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

WillyPete · 07-18-2005, 06:27 AM

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/
It has little LCD's under each key so you can change the look of the k'board to suit language and function.
Quake and Photoshop styles:

Daniel_ · 07-18-2005, 06:43 AM

Fantastic - I want one already.

Think they'll make a retrofit laptop version?

Glory's Sun · 07-18-2005, 07:26 AM

*drool* I want one ..

how much are these things??

nvm..I read they aren't out yet..

can't wait

Confederate · 07-18-2005, 09:12 AM

yea I heard that those are just renderings and the real product may or may not look as good as that

Jeff · 07-18-2005, 09:15 AM

That's pretty amazing.

kutulu · 07-18-2005, 09:16 AM

At first I was thinking 'what the hell would you want an lcd keyboard for?' but the pic makes total sense. That would be the ultimate gaming keyboard.

portwineboy · 07-18-2005, 09:29 AM

It's called the Optimus....it's OLED, not LCD. The makers say they are going to try and produce this thing. Pretty neat. I think that OLEDs are heavy so the keyboard may be quite weighty.

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

guthmund · 07-18-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portwineboy

It's called the Optimus....it's OLED, not LCD. The makers say they are going to try and produce this thing. Pretty neat. I think that OLEDs are heavy so the keyboard may be quite weighty.

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

Good. At least then it won't break too easily when I go banging around on it.

Cool stuff. I'll wait to see what the final product looks like and how much it's going to cost (the same as a good cell phone?) before jumping on the bandwagon.

Even if the final product is crap, it's an interesting idea to keep tinkering with.

MontanaXVI · 07-18-2005, 01:01 PM

this made me think of this keyboard I found while browsing the EQ2 site.

http://www.zboard.com/us/

I do not think it is LCD or OLED but it still looks pretty cool.

Cuatela · 07-19-2005, 06:24 AM

I like that one too, but the LCD (or OLCD) keyboard just looks...awesome.

portwineboy · 07-19-2005, 09:58 AM

OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) are pretty neat. They use less power than LCDs due to no need for backlighting.

More here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic...emitting_diode

micah67 · 07-20-2005, 02:39 PM

My only concern about giving up my keyboard was answered:
From their web site: Some day it will be split (and made “ergonomic”).

And I'm sure we'll eventually see keyboard viruses...

CSflim · 07-21-2005, 07:26 PM

Gasp! I want one...especilly if they look as good as the pics make out...

Quote:

Originally Posted by micah67

And I'm sure we'll eventually see keyboard viruses...

true. The possibilities are endless.

sadistikdreams · 07-21-2005, 09:43 PM

From the people who brought you the cursor mouse.

This is pretty awesome though... Don't know how much I'd use it, but still...

sailor · 07-22-2005, 05:24 AM

Pretty daggon cool.

I've never liked split keyboards though, I hope they offer one that isnt as well.

Glory's Sun · 07-22-2005, 06:12 AM

I love ergonomic keyboards. So much easier and faster (for me at least). I hope they aren't just pullin our chains about this thing. I'd gladly pay $300 for one

Johnny Pyro · 07-22-2005, 06:28 AM

That is awsome. What store and how much? Would Best Buy have those?!

portwineboy · 07-25-2005, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Pyro

That is awsome. What store and how much? Would Best Buy have those?!

Not yet, this is a prototype/mockup.

Good interview with the designer here http://www.frycookonvenus.com/index....rticle&sid=987

bobophil · 08-19-2005, 06:43 PM

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

this is the coolest friggin keyboard. The keys have pixels that can change and be imported for ur pc or something.

i hear u can import gifs on it too!

COOLNESS!

optik_nerve · 08-19-2005, 07:02 PM

I'll take one. It seems to be compatable with Mac.

Stiltzkin · 08-19-2005, 07:32 PM

Holy crap this owns.

Quote:

Each key could be programmed to produce any sequence.

It will be an open-source keyboard, SDK will be available.

That is easily the coolest thing ever, long with the the fact that each key is a tiny little screen. I'm definitely getting one when they release it.

Lwang9276 · 08-19-2005, 07:42 PM

holy cow.... jus looking at it makes me feel all tingling inside. Cant wait to get this and just be like check out my keyboard!!! lol and of course playin cs

MikeSty · 08-19-2005, 08:13 PM

This is probably the fifth time I've read a post about this in the past two months. It's a l33t keyboard, but far too expensive.

majik_6 · 08-19-2005, 09:55 PM

Wow!

I'd definitely get one of these...it'd make it a lot easier to remember all the keyboard shortcuts in Illustrator and Photoshop.

It'd make a great partner with the Wacom 19" display.

jujueye · 08-19-2005, 10:04 PM

Expensive? I didn't see the price.... Where where!!!!!

Coppertop · 08-19-2005, 10:58 PM

Whoa. Way cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by the link

It’s in the initial stage of production.

We hope it will be released in 2006.

It will cost less than a good mobile phone.

It will be real.

It will be OS-independent (at least it’s going to be able to work in some default state with any OS).

It will support any language or layout.

Moscow is the capital of Russia.

Each key could be programmed to produce any sequence.

It will be an open-source keyboard, SDK will be available.

Some day it will be split (and made “ergonomic”).

It will most likely use the OLED technology (e-paper is sooo slow).

Our studio is located two blocks from the Kremlin.

It will feature a key-saver.

Keys could be animated when needed.

It has a numeric keypad because we love it.

There’s no snow in Moscow in summer.

It will be available worldwide (why not?)

OEM is possible (why not?)

If only I could afford one.

Gatorade Frost · 08-19-2005, 11:13 PM

Assuming it's comfortable to type on I don't see why I'd ever own another keyboard aside from that one after I bought it.

connyosis · 08-20-2005, 02:31 AM

I want one! I can spare food and rent for a few months if necessary...

sailor · 08-20-2005, 06:37 AM

Man, that is badass. Me want.

bobophil · 08-20-2005, 09:05 AM

less than a good mobile phone... that narrows it down... still, im saving up now, it looks like its gunna be 'spensive

Hardknock · 08-21-2005, 10:36 PM

Nice. I want one.

Glory's Sun · 08-22-2005, 05:19 AM

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=92146

jvwgtr · 08-23-2005, 07:08 AM

I'd love to have one of these...but I'll stick with my Zboard in the meantime.
They have special inserts for lots of games, Photoshop, Office, etc., that make life a little easier.

chance · 08-23-2005, 10:36 AM

I am definitely getting one of these. It has such a classy look to it. Nice design.

07-18-2005, 06:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
WillyPete Addict	Nice LCD keyboard. http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/ It has little LCD's under each key so you can change the look of the k'board to suit language and function. Quake and Photoshop styles:

07-18-2005, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Daniel_ Evil Priest: The Devil Made Me Do It! Location: Southern England	Fantastic - I want one already. Think they'll make a retrofit laptop version? __________________ ╔═════════════════════════════════════════╗ Overhead, the Albatross hangs motionless upon the air, And deep beneath the rolling waves, In labyrinths of Coral Caves, The Echo of a distant time Comes willowing across the sand; And everthing is Green and Submarine ╚═════════════════════════════════════════╝

07-18-2005, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jeff And we'll all float on ok... Location: Iowa City	That's pretty amazing. __________________ For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can't readily accept the God formula, the big answers don't remain stone-written. We adjust to new conditions and discoveries. We are pliable. Love need not be a command or faith a dictum. I am my own God. We are here to unlearn the teachings of the church, state, and our educational system. We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us. --Charles Bukowski

07-18-2005, 09:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
portwineboy Master of No Domains Location: WEEhawken, New Joisey	It's called the Optimus....it's OLED, not LCD. The makers say they are going to try and produce this thing. Pretty neat. I think that OLEDs are heavy so the keyboard may be quite weighty. http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/ __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

07-18-2005, 01:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	this made me think of this keyboard I found while browsing the EQ2 site. http://www.zboard.com/us/ I do not think it is LCD or OLED but it still looks pretty cool. __________________ Spank you very much Last edited by MontanaXVI; 07-19-2005 at 02:52 PM..

07-18-2005, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	drool I want one .. how much are these things?? nvm..I read they aren't out yet.. can't wait

07-18-2005, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	yea I heard that those are just renderings and the real product may or may not look as good as that

07-18-2005, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
kutulu Junkie	At first I was thinking 'what the hell would you want an lcd keyboard for?' but the pic makes total sense. That would be the ultimate gaming keyboard.

07-19-2005, 06:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cuatela Insane Location: NC, USA	I like that one too, but the LCD (or OLCD) keyboard just looks...awesome. __________________ Any sarcasm was intentional.

07-19-2005, 09:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
portwineboy Master of No Domains Location: WEEhawken, New Joisey	OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) are pretty neat. They use less power than LCDs due to no need for backlighting. More here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic...emitting_diode __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

07-20-2005, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
micah67 Thor Location: 33:08:12N 117:10:23W	My only concern about giving up my keyboard was answered: From their web site: Some day it will be split (and made “ergonomic”). And I'm sure we'll eventually see keyboard viruses... __________________ ~micah

07-21-2005, 09:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	From the people who brought you the cursor mouse. This is pretty awesome though... Don't know how much I'd use it, but still... __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a.

07-22-2005, 05:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Pretty daggon cool. I've never liked split keyboards though, I hope they offer one that isnt as well. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

07-22-2005, 06:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	I love ergonomic keyboards. So much easier and faster (for me at least). I hope they aren't just pullin our chains about this thing. I'd gladly pay $300 for one

07-22-2005, 06:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
Johnny Pyro Hey Now! Location: Massachusetts (Redneck, white boy town. I hate it here.)	That is awsome. What store and how much? Would Best Buy have those?! __________________ "From delusion lead me to truth, from darkness lead me to light, from death lead me to eternal life. - Sheriff John Wydell

08-19-2005, 06:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
bobophil Tilted	The Keyboard of God http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/ this is the coolest friggin keyboard. The keys have pixels that can change and be imported for ur pc or something. i hear u can import gifs on it too! COOLNESS! __________________ Check and mate, now king me. -Homer

08-19-2005, 07:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
optik_nerve Psycho Location: Florida	I'll take one. It seems to be compatable with Mac.

08-19-2005, 07:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Lwang9276 Crazy	holy cow.... jus looking at it makes me feel all tingling inside. Cant wait to get this and just be like check out my keyboard!!! lol and of course playin cs

08-19-2005, 08:13 PM	#23 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	This is probably the fifth time I've read a post about this in the past two months. It's a l33t keyboard, but far too expensive.

08-19-2005, 09:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	Wow! I'd definitely get one of these...it'd make it a lot easier to remember all the keyboard shortcuts in Illustrator and Photoshop. It'd make a great partner with the Wacom 19" display. __________________ it's all about self-indulgence

08-19-2005, 10:04 PM	#25 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	Expensive? I didn't see the price.... Where where!!!!!

08-19-2005, 11:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
Gatorade Frost Rookie	Assuming it's comfortable to type on I don't see why I'd ever own another keyboard aside from that one after I bought it. __________________ I got in a fight one time with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said, "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh, yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you won't be able to get into the corners very well." Emo Philips

08-20-2005, 02:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
connyosis Psycho Location: Sweden - Land of the sodomite damned	I want one! I can spare food and rent for a few months if necessary... __________________ If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby.

08-20-2005, 06:37 AM	#29 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Man, that is badass. Me want. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

08-20-2005, 09:05 AM	#30 (permalink)
bobophil Tilted	less than a good mobile phone... that narrows it down... still, im saving up now, it looks like its gunna be 'spensive __________________ Check and mate, now king me. -Homer

08-21-2005, 10:36 PM	#31 (permalink)
Hardknock Republican slayer Location: WA	Nice. I want one.

08-22-2005, 05:19 AM	#32 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=92146

08-23-2005, 07:08 AM	#33 (permalink)
jvwgtr Completely bananas Location: Florida	I'd love to have one of these...but I'll stick with my Zboard in the meantime. They have special inserts for lots of games, Photoshop, Office, etc., that make life a little easier.

08-23-2005, 10:36 AM	#34 (permalink)
chance Tilted	I am definitely getting one of these. It has such a classy look to it. Nice design.