Optimus keyboard to come at lower price - bit-tech.net Forums

Da Dego · 6th Nov 2007, 13:38

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/11..._lower_price/1

If you've been wanting the Optimus keyboard since it was first announced but can't afford the $1500 price tag, then good news for you. The keyboard now has a sub-$500 model on the way.

TheCherub · 6th Nov 2007, 13:39

$500 dollars is still obscene for a keyboard. I thought I had gone a bit mental spending £70 on a Razor Tarantula!

Cobalt · 6th Nov 2007, 13:42

I don't think my student loans are ment to cover this sort of thing

L2wis · 6th Nov 2007, 13:48

invent me a keyboard that doesn't show wotsit fingerprints and i may pay stupid amounts for it... keys with screens, not for me.

Lee @ Scan · 6th Nov 2007, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobalt

I don't think my student loans are ment to cover this sort of thing

Good Lad - they are there to fund your addiction to cheap cider, lager and 'protection' from the ladies

proxess · 6th Nov 2007, 14:03

And i thought paying 30€ for my M$ keyboard and mouse was a bit pushy... I must be really poor!

Redbeaver · 6th Nov 2007, 14:05

$69.99Canadian + tax is the most i'll ever spend on a keyboard.

Bursar · 6th Nov 2007, 14:13

I'm sure for the tech involved, it's a reasonable price, but it's too much for me. If they shove one out at around Â£100 then I'd be tempted.

UncertainGod · 6th Nov 2007, 14:43

It's not that bad a price for what you get, but all I care about is do you get a good 'click' when you press the keys?

Firehed · 6th Nov 2007, 14:59

I'll start negotiations once they hit a 1.0-quality firmware. Even thinking about spending that much on a functionally-limited product is insane beyond measure.

Mister_Tad · 6th Nov 2007, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehed

I'll start negotiations once they hit a 1.0-quality firmware. Even thinking about spending that much on a functionally-limited product is insane beyond measure.

Agreed, if it works properly imo its a no brainer for $500 (provided we get a sensible conversion to £), but the state of the software now is a joke.

crazyg1zm0 · 6th Nov 2007, 15:56

my G15 i thought was expensive but wow that is a bit of a strech but i guess if money was no object i would get it as i like the idea of the keys how you can display what they are programmed for as i can never remember which is which on mine

Tyinsar · 6th Nov 2007, 16:30

While this is a great idea for some, others (such as touch-typists and hardcore gamers) might do just as well with the Das Keyboard since having to look at the keys slows you down anyway.

Then again if you have REALY DEEP pockets and want OLED check out the Fairlight Xynergi:

I imagine that someday keyboards like the Optimus will be common but for now the cost is insane and the lifespan of OLED is too short to interest me.

mr_carl · 6th Nov 2007, 16:35

For $500 I would bye it in a hert beat, if it wassent for that i want a Wacom Cintiq 12WX and thats about $1700 us with todays currensy, and both are just a bit to much.
Is known when the sub $599 will be on the market?

HandMadeAndroid · 6th Nov 2007, 20:25

Honestly what a complete waste of money, for 599 I'd buy a computer and ask the sales man for a free keyboard. Great material for the land-fill.

DarkLord7854 · 6th Nov 2007, 20:50

Be kinda cool though to hit a button, and all the keys start playing a different movie clip on your HD, or all play the same clip spread over all the keys

The_Beast · 6th Nov 2007, 23:02

cool keyboard, uncool price

sub routine · 7th Nov 2007, 06:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister_Tad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehed

I'll start negotiations once they hit a 1.0-quality firmware. Even thinking about spending that much on a functionally-limited product is insane beyond measure.

Agreed, if it works properly imo its a no brainer for $500 (provided we get a sensible conversion to Â£), but the state of the software now is a joke.

thirded.

I have always liked the idea of having a keyboard where you could light up the keys you wnat and leave the others turned off. If I could put pictures on them too even better.

It would be nice for those late night in the dark gaming sessions where you ned that handy veiw change button but its on the other side of the keyboard and you can`t see it moments.

Yeah I would consider it.

metarinka · 7th Nov 2007, 07:42

depending on how friendly the software/drivers are and how much widespread these become, how long until we get "keyboard" savers, g15-esq plugins, and other interesting things. this is way too much for my meager budget and for the time being I don't thinkt he price can drop to significantly as if you think about it, 118 screens at 48x48 = a decent sized oled screen and even those aren't on the market yet, so that alone has got to be worth $100-$200 worth of eletronics. stillt though this is a novel approach, and I would love to see what ppeople came up with for icons and animated effects (even something as simple as a ripple or blur when you pressed down a key woudl be cool

dyzophoria · 7th Nov 2007, 11:28

well, if you really have need for the keyboard (which many will definitely have) then go

, if I had the cash why wouldn't I have one, but I think we can't all blame why it costs that much, be surprised if it is cheap

6th Nov 2007, 13:38	#1
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Optimus keyboard to come at lower price http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/11..._lower_price/1 If you've been wanting the Optimus keyboard since it was first announced but can't afford the $1500 price tag, then good news for you. The keyboard now has a sub-$500 model on the way. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

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6th Nov 2007, 14:13	#8
Bursar Hypermodder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 700	I'm sure for the tech involved, it's a reasonable price, but it's too much for me. If they shove one out at around Â£100 then I'd be tempted. __________________ www.philspcmods.com - a rough guide

6th Nov 2007, 13:39	#2
TheCherub Supermodder Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 375	$500 dollars is still obscene for a keyboard. I thought I had gone a bit mental spending £70 on a Razor Tarantula!

6th Nov 2007, 13:42	#3
Cobalt Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 248	I don't think my student loans are ment to cover this sort of thing

6th Nov 2007, 14:43	#9
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6th Nov 2007, 14:59	#10
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	I'll start negotiations once they hit a 1.0-quality firmware. Even thinking about spending that much on a functionally-limited product is insane beyond measure. __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

6th Nov 2007, 15:56	#12
crazyg1zm0 airsoft nerd Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: boston and manchester Posts: 652	my G15 i thought was expensive but wow that is a bit of a strech but i guess if money was no object i would get it as i like the idea of the keys how you can display what they are programmed for as i can never remember which is which on mine __________________ overclockerzforum

6th Nov 2007, 16:30	#13
Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	While this is a great idea for some, others (such as touch-typists and hardcore gamers) might do just as well with the Das Keyboard since having to look at the keys slows you down anyway. Then again if you have REALY DEEP pockets and want OLED check out the Fairlight Xynergi: I imagine that someday keyboards like the Optimus will be common but for now the cost is insane and the lifespan of OLED is too short to interest me. __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.

6th Nov 2007, 16:35	#14
mr_carl Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norrköping Sweden Posts: 148	For $500 I would bye it in a hert beat, if it wassent for that i want a Wacom Cintiq 12WX and thats about $1700 us with todays currensy, and both are just a bit to much. Is known when the sub $599 will be on the market? __________________ Twitter On hold CircleButterfly Project

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HandMadeAndroid Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 125	Honestly what a complete waste of money, for 599 I'd buy a computer and ask the sales man for a free keyboard. Great material for the land-fill. __________________ Give them cake

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DarkLord7854 Web Developer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 3,842	Be kinda cool though to hit a button, and all the keys start playing a different movie clip on your HD, or all play the same clip spread over all the keys __________________ Current Computer: eVGA 780i Motherboard \| Q6600 Core2Quad \| eVGA GTX260 896Mbs 216-core \| 2x Seagate 500Gbs \| 8Gbs OCZ Platinum DDR2 800 \| Creative XtremeGamer X-Fi \| Thermaltake Armor Case Custom WordPress, ZenCart, Joomla, vBulletin, etc installs and skinning, PM/E-Mail for a quote

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metarinka I am a Dremel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,623	depending on how friendly the software/drivers are and how much widespread these become, how long until we get "keyboard" savers, g15-esq plugins, and other interesting things. this is way too much for my meager budget and for the time being I don't thinkt he price can drop to significantly as if you think about it, 118 screens at 48x48 = a decent sized oled screen and even those aren't on the market yet, so that alone has got to be worth $100-$200 worth of eletronics. stillt though this is a novel approach, and I would love to see what ppeople came up with for icons and animated effects (even something as simple as a ripple or blur when you pressed down a key woudl be cool __________________ project: Orbitoid project: Orbitoid discussion Project: Angry-9 the WWII radio

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dyzophoria Multimodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Home Posts: 162	well, if you really have need for the keyboard (which many will definitely have) then go , if I had the cash why wouldn't I have one, but I think we can't all blame why it costs that much, be surprised if it is cheap __________________ [FONT=Lucida Console]picture this..[/FONT] // [FONT=Tahoma][FONT=Fixedsys]picture that..[/FONT][/FONT]