Our editors have compiled a list of the top five most creative (high-tech) keyboards that we've come across in recent time. If we happened to miss any, please leave us a comment. "Continue reading" for the list.
5. ElekTex Smart Fabric Keyboard
Want a full-sized keyboard that you can roll up and take anywhere? Than ElekTex's Smart Fabric Keyboard is just what you've been looking for, its 100% fabric, water-repellent, and very light (2.4 ounces). It uses Bluetooth technology to connect with compatible devices and even comes with a PDA stand. An embedded LED displays keyboard and Bluetooth connectivity status.
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4. Virtual Laser Keyboard
This "Virtual Laser Keyboard" projects a full QWERTY layout with 63-keys onto any flat surface -- similar to the virtual piano. It's compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled device, including PDAs, laptops, and Smartphones.
Allows the convinence of regular keyboard typing in a tiny form factor. Rechargeable battery lasts for 120 minutes of continuous typing. Tiny size only 3.5 inches high
3. Keyboard Tablecloth
Tonia Welter has a solution for those who want to keep their keyboard tidy. Introducing the "Keyboard Tablecloth", a fully functional keybard with its electronics woven directly into the fabric which lay in between layers of water resistant felt.
"The marriage of eating and tipping: the decorative tablecloth, made of felt, contains a textile keyboard."
The Combimouse combines the functionality of a QWERTY keyboard and a full-fledged optical mouse into one device. Basically, when users touch a "Contact Switch" found in the right unit, it switches to mouse mode -- I, O, J, K, L are used as mouse buttons. It's powered by four AA batteries (two for each side) and features USB connectivity. Currently, Combimouse Pty Ltd has finished its prototype and is ready to commercialize the product.
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1. EZ-Reach
TypeMatrix's EZ-Reach 2030 could be the ultimate keyboard. It features a modular design, one-touch key switch to "Dvorak", straight vertical key columns for increased typing accuracy, and a thin profile. Additional information here.
EZ Reach is not ergonomic, and it's like a keybouard from the 80's =P And most ppl uses just 2 fingers per hand to type (I'm using all of them :D) So they don't need this centered backspace stuff :P Anyway it'd be very annoying to learn where have all the keys gone =P
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My favorite is the Keyboard Tablecloth, just how cool is that
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Posted at 12/17/2006 2:25pm by
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i think th ezkeybord is very ergonomic and i want one
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Posted at 12/17/2006 4:25pm by
Mr1337
What, no Optimus?
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Posted at 12/17/2006 5:30pm by
Jake
The Ez keyboard looks good but isnt. u have to relearn to type which isnt cool plus the straight up and down keys look easy to get to but they hurt ur fingers after just a little bit as ur fingers are unnaturaly stretched straight up and down. look at ur fingers right now they dont point straight up and down they are sideways cuz are hands are closer together than are elbows. plus i have yet to have trouble pressing the backspace key or the enter key. anyone who types with more than their pointer fingers will be uncomfortable and cramped int here hands very quickly.
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Posted at 12/17/2006 9:04pm by
James
You forgot the fabulous Das Keyboard II! Its excellent to use with touch typing!
http://www.daskeyboard.com/
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Posted at 12/17/2006 11:23pm by
Five Creative Keyboards « My Life With IT
[...] These are the 5 most creative keyboards introduced by TechEBlog. I like the idea of the Virutal Laser keyboard since it is small. However, with it being compatible with PDAs, laptops and other Bluetooth enabled devices, a flat surface is a must. So, there’s a slight con to this keyboard. Actually, any keyboard need a flat surface, so what am I talking about? [...]
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Posted at 12/18/2006 1:28pm by
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Posted at 12/18/2006 6:59pm by
Bunk Data
What about the Datahand?
http://www.datahand.com/
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Posted at 12/18/2006 6:59pm by
Nick
Optimus is the MOST DUG keyboard on digg... and it's missing from this? That combi mouse thing is awful... Optimus has to be so much better than that. Maybe they threw you some money?
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:04pm by
ayeroxor
Jake: "u have to relearn to type which isnt cool plus the straight up and down keys look easy to get to but they hurt ur"
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:17pm by
Gordon
I have to give it up for the Kinesis ergo keyboard. Your fingers fall naturally into little bowls filled with keys, and your thumbs do a lot more work than your pinkies. It's like the EZ-Reach, only designed for humans hands instead of cold mechanical robots with square hands. Kinesis also has one-touch Dvorak support, macros, and (best of all) a shift pedal!
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:17pm by
Chris
No Touchstream keyboard?? It was/is the most innovative keyboard out there. It is not just a keyboard, but also a multi-touch user input device. The company went out of business so I can't buy them more :(
They still have a website up at: http://www.fingerworks.com
I don't know if they were sold or are looking for a buyer.
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:20pm by
amanda
i just wonder what is the keyboard pictured with the headline. it looks like kind of a pedestal form factor. editor?
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:27pm by
Pete
What no PS/2
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:43pm by
Caz McD
That EZ keyboard is bad, real bad, whoever designed that thing is stupid, they've made it as everyone who uses a keyboard leaves their hands in the one place.
ElekTex Smart Fabric Keyboard is cool, and so is the laser one, but i dont like batteries. Im staying with my keyboard, a good old logitech.
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:44pm by
rosem
Thank god! No Optimus!
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:51pm by
Jordan
I enjoy using a Fingerworks keyboard (too bad the company is out of business.), the touchstreem LP. I find that it's gesture interface is amazing. And, since the keys are all software, I can move them where ever I want and get a totally customized feel for my hand size and strength characteristics.
http://www.fingerworks.com
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Posted at 12/18/2006 7:57pm by
Luis
The EZ-Reach demo was pretty crazy. They really put a lot of work into it; I wonder how long it takes to get used to it. It does seem like a good idea.
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Posted at 12/18/2006 8:43pm by
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I've long been wanting to try dumping the crappy QWERTY layout. C'mon ppl, it was designed to be slow! Ah, it's clear why the US can't get with the metric system.
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