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In geek (Star Trek) terms: Space: the final frontier: These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before." On a keyboard, the space bar can also be made to be the final frontier. Click here to see more of today's most popular images, courtesy of Imgur.com. Continue reading to see Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie recording for TomTom GPS.

Unlike other keyboards, the Minebea COOL LEAF features "a super-shiny mirrored surface, created from '2000 layers of PET film'". That's right, "the keys are illuminated from underneath the surface of the mirror, making them easy to see in a darkened room." Video after the break.

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Steampunk master Datamancer unveils his latest projects: the "New Yorker" and "Silver Marquis" keyboards. The former features an art deco design inspired by the Chrysler Building. While the latter sports "an elegant chaise-lounge inspired design with acanthus-leaf engraving on polished aluminum." Videos after the break. Click here for the first picture in gallery -- bonus images of "Silver Marquis" keyboard added, starting at image six.

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Razer has revealed a new line of Star Wars: The Old Republic computer peripherals, including an LCD-equipped keyboard. At $200, the keyboard "sports both a multitouch screen and two rows of adaptive buttons over an LCD." The headset, computer mouse and keyboard will all be released later this year. Click here for the first picture in gallery. Continue reading for a eyes-on preview from E3 2011.

Razer also has grand plans for that LCD-equipped keyboard, telling us those adaptive keys will automatically switch function based on signals from the game itself, and that multitouch LCD trackpad can display a variety of things and be used to program macros.

Not just any Apple keyboard, the Engrain by Pratt design student Michael Roopenian boasts wooden key tops. He decided to create this "in order to provide a more natural connection between users with their interfaces." Click here for more pictures.

Each key cap on this modified Apple keyboard is cut from sandblasted lumber, providing a ridged, tactile feel under fingertips.

You've seen the steampunk Nokia 2330 and other cool gadgets, now modder Jake von Slatt has decided to document his creation of a Victorian-ified keyboard from start to finish. Let's just say it's a little too much work for the casual modder, or so we think. Click here for more pictures.

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Amazon has the Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard for just $46.77 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $79.99. Featuring "bright, laser-etched, backlit keys, the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard adds a touch of elegance to your desk and even in the dark." Product page.

The ultra-thin, 9.3 mm profile and transparent frame make a bold statement and add an elegant touch to any desk. It's a cutting-edge design with an incredibly thin profile.

Amazon has the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard for just $59.99 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $99.99. With the "GamePanel LCD, you can easily find out what server your friends are using to play Battlefield 2142, or receive notification when your World of Warcraft battleground becomes available." Product page. Video review after the break.

You can even identify who s speaking in Ventrilo. Create useful macros on the fly and play them back with a single press of a G-key. Illuminated characters allow you to play late into the night.

Microsoft's high-tech Adaptive Keyboard prototype, which will be given to UIST Student Innovation Contest entrants, "consists of a large touchscreen display on top that 'extends' to the keys below." Videos after the break.

No, it's not the mystery device that Microsoft has been teasing as of late, but we have a feeling that plenty of folks will be wishing that the company's so-called "Adaptive Keyboard" was it.

Keyboards keep coming down in price. Yet, despite that fact that they're getting cheaper, most of the designs are either too futuristic or just plain boring. Click here to 18 strange keyboard designs. Continue reading to see one more custom keyboard and a video tutorial on how to make your own illuminated version.

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