OLED Keyboard MINI - $100 special (pre-order)

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The long anticipated OLED keyboard will soon hit the stores. For now, with only a MINI 3-key version available, however, (seen here: http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus-mini/ )

This little thing can be pre-ordered here: http://artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus-mini/answers/ for $100.

Again, the PRE-ORDER is for the 3-key MINI keyboard!


According to 3D World magazine (and other sources) the full keyboard was spouse to be available for pre-order as of Feb 1, but that did not happen. Also, the full keyboard is speculated to cost somewhere under $300.

From 3D World:

The Optimus Keyboard is no ordinary QWERTY keyboard. It’s the first keyboard made with organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on every key. This makes the keyboard fully customizable. Each key has its own individual screen and can display any full-colour image on any key instantly – whether Chinese, Russian, Atabic, Cyrillic, Avid editing keys, functions for 2D or 3D software or the keyset for Quake or Half-Life . that’s right, the introduction of OLED keyboard will make purchasing individual keysets a thing of the past. The wireless Optimus is OS-independent and has an open source keyboard, and the SDK is currently in development. The Russian developer points out the keys could even be animated when required!
 
yeah, i really want the full size model, they can keep the heterosexual three key job, but i did notice what the third button showed was "now playing" ;)

but it better have a lifetime, no hassle warranty and RMA program with a pricetag like that
 
nobody_here said:
yeah, i really want the full size model, they can keep the heterosexual three key job, but i did notice what the third button showed was "now playing" ;)

but it better have a lifetime, no hassle warranty and RMA program with a pricetag like that
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a Russian keyboard promoting Russian girls... what'd you expect? ;)
 
northrop said:
a Russian keyboard promoting Russian girls... what'd you expect? ;)
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those ladies look like tatu
lesbians rule..even if they're faking ;)
 
nobody_here said:
yeah, i really want the full size model, they can keep the heterosexual three key job, but i did notice what the third button showed was "now playing" ;)

but it better have a lifetime, no hassle warranty and RMA program with a pricetag like that
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The OLED's only have a lifetime of 5000 coutinuous hours of use. Thats less than a year.
 
unimatrixzer0 said:
The OLED's only have a lifetime of 5000 coutinuous hours of use. Thats less than a year.
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far less than a year. in fact, its just over half a year.
 
quadnad said:
far less than a year. in fact, its just over half a year.
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:rolleyes:

Because everyone types 24/7 nonstop for 6 months straight.

Full quote:

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) in our screens last for 5000 hours of continuous use (after that they don’t die but become dimmer). The screen saving mode is designed to extend the keyboard’s lifetime. The OLED screen lasts for around three years with typical usage.
 
northrop said:
:rolleyes:

Because everyone types 24/7 nonstop for 6 months straight.

Full quote:

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) in our screens last for 5000 hours of continuous use (after that they don’t die but become dimmer). The screen saving mode is designed to extend the keyboard’s lifetime. The OLED screen lasts for around three years with typical usage.
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Ahh, see they just RECENTLY added that "(after that they don’t die but become dimmer)" part in. Before it just said they lasted 5000 hours.

In any case sounds good, I'll probably be picking one up now.
 
I'm sold. My guess is these guys don't have the money to build these in the masses so there taking preorders and you will have a LONG wait till you get your KB hehe
 
coffee33 said:
I'm sold. My guess is these guys don't have the money to build these in the masses so there taking preorders and you will have a LONG wait till you get your KB hehe
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yeah, the money from the mini 3 button model will pay for the full size model is probably their hopes
 
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