The Optimus Maximus @ CES
I think as average consumers we often ask ourselves what would we do with that? and how would it make life better for me? Sometimes the answer is simply “It’s Cool!” and other times its just another fad. The Optimus Maximus keyboard has been making headlines for over a year now and rightfully so. This keyboard sells for $460 to $1500 in the U.S. What makes this keyboard so special? Every key is actually a mini display utilizing OLED technology. The use of displays means the user can completely configure the keyboard for a specific program whether it be daily use, gaming or some editing software.
The least costly of the keyboard configurations comes with only one OLED key and you can purchase additional as you go. The software is not completed yet but it sounds like it should be done soon so the keyboard can be ready for general sale.
Hopefully the price will come down soon as I can only imagine not only the coolness but some of the applications. For example, if you have an elderly parent, as I do, you can set up a keyboard with dedicated keys that have pictures for easy reference for what they may want to do. I don’t have one now so I can’t write about it but check out the video since Veronica Belmont and Engadget have a nice 6 minute tour.
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