Call me stupid, but I don't get the cell phone bit.
Anyway, I think the keyboard is a neat idea, but of little benefit. I
think it would be very difficult to change between different keyboard
styles on the fly i.e. going from standard qwerty to a keyboard
specifically arranged for firefox (especially if the keys were mapped in a
non-standard manner). Plus, having to switch keyboard layouts mid-stride
so that you can type normally would also be a pain -- probably only
applicable to people who cannot touch type. Finally, how many of you have
transitioned to different keyboards where keys are shaped differently, or
completely rearranged? If you touch type, it's a pain trying to hit keys
that are in weird locations, or oddly shaped (think shift+pageup if
pageup/pagedown are not in their normal location). Now, imagine
transitioning from your fully customized home keyboard (say Dvorak style
-- an extreme example) to a standard qwerty. I'll gaurantee that you'll
wish the LCD keyboard came with a carrying case so that you could plug it
in wherever you go. I say: stick to standards, it will make you more
productive (not to mention save you a few hundred dollars).
- Sebastian
On Sat, 14 Jan 2006, Josh Scilacci wrote:
It is not an American company. Currently the keyboard is in US Patent
infringement so if they were US based there would be no chance. I believe
that it is a Russian company.
I think that the keyboard looks cool but I don't know about typing on it. I
am not sure the keys look too comfortable to use. And I have a feeling that
we are looking at something around $400 for it as that was the retail price
on my last good cellphone. Just a guess though.
On 1/13/06, Austin Stanhope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I saw that keyboard a few months ago. Somebody at work showed it to
me. I keep visiting the site to find it out if/when it will/has been
released. I'm wondering how much they would cost considering everyone
has a different opinion on a "good mobile cell phone." If the price was
right, i would consider buying one. I was also wondering if this was an
American company. I'm much fonder of buying things in the country.
-Austin
n a wrote:
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> has anyone seen this?
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> http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/
>
> this is awsome!
>
> Nick
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