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The Optimus Maximus computer keyboard features stand-alone OLED keys that are customizable and display whatever function the keyboard is associated with at time of use.
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Fast Facts
- Designer: Art. Lebedev Studio
- Released: February 21, 2008
- Price: $1564.00
- Width: 537 mm
- 113 keys
- Key resolution: 48 x 48 pixels
- Colors: 65,536
- Viewing angle: 160 degrees
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Special Features
The keyboard features 113 keys that each contain a tiny screen. Each key can change its image, shifting accordingly to what the user is doing. Holding down the SHIFT can make all the keys go uppercase. Each key can be set as a hotkey to perform a particular function within any program. Keys can be set to show the time, play movies, or show the song playing on your iTunes. -
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Forum: Q&A Post with Artemy Lebedev
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Official site: Optimus Maximus Keyboard
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Blog: Life and Incredible Adventures of Optimus Keyboards
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News: Optimus OLED Keyboard Costs $1,564
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ZDNet Photo Gallery: Optimus Maximus Keyboard
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Video: CES 2008 - Optimus Maximus keyboard (Time 5:58)
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Wikipedia: Optimus Keyboard
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Forum: Q&A Post with Artemy Lebedev
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View All Optimus Maximus Keyboard Questions (209) | Ask a QuestionAnyone knows how good is Optimus in dark rooms? I am working a lot at night http://www.oledgadgets.com/oled-keyboard.html (1 Answer)I'm not sure about the Art.Ledebdev keyboard... but the UnitedKeys one is clearly good in the dark: http://www.oled-info.com/unitedkeys-oled-keyboard-review Ron read moreIs a wireless keyboard better in the office? (2 Answers)Having worked in an office with a large number of wireless keyboards and mice we've found that there is a significant amount of interference between he devices. Even using Microsoft ... read moreIs there a keyboard with similar build quality and tactile feel as the Das Keyboard, but not nearly as loud? (2 Answers)Yes! 1.The Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard http://matias.ca/tactilepro/index.php 2.Old School IBM Clicky Model M Keyboard http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-School-IBM-Clicky-Model-M-Keyboard-Vintage-1985_W0QQitemZ330304506188QQihZ014QQcategoryZ51084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem read moreWhat is the best book to learn Keyboard Piano? (1 Answer)A teacher would be the easiest way of course, but there are other ways. I taught myself keyboard. I got some VERY simple song books (like kid's disney books) with ... read more
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Optimus Maximus Keyboard News and Reviews
- Gizmodo: Ten Things You Need to Know About the Optimus Maximus Keyboard Hardware (April 17, 2008)
- Wired.com: CES 2008: Hands-On With Optimus Maximus (January 8, 2008)
- Ars Technica: Ars gets its hands on the Optimus Maximus, begins payment plan (January 8, 2008)
- Wallpaper: Optimus Maximus keyboard (June 21, 2007)
- "Each key has its very own LED display, showing its function at any given time. What this means is that should you wish to type in Japanese, you can install a program that changes the display on each individual key of your keyboard to bring up the Japanese alphabet in place of the Roman one."
- NetworkWorld: Clock ticking for Optimus Maximus keyboard orders - Network World (May 16, 2007)
- "Lebedev expects to produce 400 keyboards during December and another 400 during January 2008."
- MacDailyNews: $1564 Optimus Maximus...Enters Pre-Order (2007)
Dean: Includes lengthy discussion - Primotech: First Look: Interview with Artemy Lebedev (2005)
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Optimus Maximus Keyboard Retailers
- Art. Lebedev Worldwide Store: Optimus Maximus




