Archive for Keyboards

Asus delays Eee Keyboard again, adds capacitive touchscreen

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on November 5th, 2009

Asus delays Eee Keyboard again, adds capacitive touchscreenAsus must be toying with us, but we don’t think it’s very funny. We’ve all been drooling over their entertainment-PC-in-a-keyboard with wireless HDMI for months. But where is it? They said we would see it in October, but now it’s delayed until early next year. What the holy f’ing hell? At least they’re making the 5-inch touchscreen a capacitive panel now.

Apparently the Wi-Fi/Ultra Wide Band aerial has been made into an external dongle, because the keyboard’s metallic body reduced the signal. A planned non-metallic version will still integrate the wireless receiver.

KeyScan Keyboard with Integrated Scanner

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on October 29th, 2009

KeyScan Keyboard with Integrated ScannerDo you do a lot of typing and scanning? If you do than the KeyScan Keyboard Scanner with an integrated document scanner may be just the thing you’ve been waiting for. This sheet fed scanner can scan at 24/48bits high quality (Color) or 8/16bits gray level and black & white.

It will scan flat documents up to 8.5″x30″ along with business card size 2″x3″ and even laminated cards. KeyScan offers a true optical resolution of 600 dpi and has an auto-scan feature that automatically starts scanning when you insert a document.

Vioguard keyboard kills swine flu with UV light

Posted in Keyboards by Shane McGlaun on October 26th, 2009

vioguardkeyboardThe keyboard is one of those places where germs lurk in the home and office. This is due to the fact that many people’s hands touch the keyboard each day and the typical keyboard is very hard to clean and disinfect without damaging it. A new keyboard called the Vioguard UVKB50 Self-Sanitizing keyboard has been unveiled that promises to kill many of the germs in the office or home.

The keyboard has a 50W UV light source that can kill all sorts of viruses and bacteria in seconds. The germs that can be killed include those that cause swine flu, MRSA and more. Vioguard claims the light can kill 99.99% of viruses and bacteria.

Logitech announces G110 gaming keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on October 15th, 2009

Logitech announces G110 gaming keyboardThe freshly announced Logitech G110 gaming keyboard is the followup to the G11 keyboard. This one features customizable red and blue backlighting LEDs, 12 programmable G keys, and three M keys.

It also boasts automatic game detection so that you can create custom profiles for your games, as well as integrated headset support and a USB 2.0 port. No word on pricing or availability for the G110 yet, but we’ll let you know when we know.

Vioguard Self-Sanitizing Keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on October 12th, 2009

Vioguard Self-Sanitizing KeyboardGerms. They’re everywhere. They make us sick. So we don’t blame you if you’re overly worried about the little buggers and find yourself washing your keyboard. What concerns us is that you do it ten times a day. Get a grip man.

Vioguard’s new UVKB50 self-sanitizing keyboard should help you feel better about the cleanliness of your keyboard. It sports a proximity detector which lets the freshly sanitized keys slide out for your use. It slides back in once you are done, to get sterilized with anti-bacterial ultraviolet light.

Asus Eee Keyboard confirmed for October, with Wireless HDMI

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Asus Eee touchscreen keyboard PCThe wait is nearly over. Asus has finally committed to an October U.S and European arrival for the highly anticipated Asus Eee Keyboard. We had hoped it would be here in August. The keyboard has a 5-inch touchscreen and Ultra Wideband HDMI (with receiver) to connect to your TV. And we want one now.

Some of the Eee Keyboard’s specs include a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 16 or 32GB solid-state hard disk, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI. We don’t have a price yet, but we’re hoping that Asus can keep it reasonable.

Microsoft’s new keyboard is thin, sexy

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on September 10th, 2009

Microsoft’s new keyboard is thin, sexyIt’s hard to make a keyboard sexy. I mean, it is what it is, and it has to be comfortable and not injure you terribly bad, while maintaining a size that’s also comfortable. So, we really have to give props to Microsoft on this one.

The new Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is sexy, curvy and just plain looks pleasant. It even has a sexy little numpad that’s like a sidecar. The keyboard is thin enough to slip into a manila envelope. It’s as thick as a AAA battery at the back, thinner than that in front.

Keyscaper offers custom printed keyboards

Posted in Keyboards by Shane McGlaun on September 1st, 2009

keyscraperkb-sbWhen it comes to keyboards there are not that many color options. You can get black, gray, or that lovely beige color. All of them are rather plain and don’t let users express themselves much. A new line of keyboards from Keyscaper will change that.

The keyboards are custom printed with stock photography, Pac-10 college football mascots, and colors, or with Garfield. The technology used to print the keyboards doesn’t involve wraps or stickers.

Sanwa USB keyboard with built-in stereo speakers

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on August 24th, 2009

Sanwa USB keyboard with built-in stereo speakersHere’s a cool USB keyboard that looks awesome. It’s the 400-SKB005 from Sanwa. What sets it apart from your boring regular keyboard is that this keyboard comes with built-in dual 1.5w stereo speakers. It also features blue LED backlighting, for those who type in the dark.

The Sanwa 400-SKB005 is available now in Japan for 7,980 Yen, which is about $84. No word if this will show up outside of Japan, but don’t get your hopes up. This 109 key keyboard just looks cool. The speakers are a bonus.

Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on August 4th, 2009

Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000Microsoft has announced its latest ergonomic keyboard and mouse duo, the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000. The keyboard features a Comfort Curve layout for natural wrist posture with a six-degree curve. The mouse on the other hand features BlueTrack technology so that you can use it on almost any surface.

Some other features include low-profile quiet touch keys and rubber grips on both sides of the Wireless Mouse 5000. You can get it later this month for $79.95. Your wrists may just thank you. Check out our review of the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 while you are contemplating the purchase.

Fuwa-Fuwa Fur Keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on July 28th, 2009

Fuwa-Fuwa Fur KeyboardDo you prefer your keyboard soft to the touch? Like your gadgets furry? This one might be for you. The name means “soft and fluffy” in Japanese, and the white fur lining the sides makes typing more like petting a soft kitty…That’s been flattened under your keyboard.

Don’t type that hate e-mail just yet PETA, the fur is synthetic. The Fuwa-Fuwa Fur Keyboard is perfect for pimps, men who dance in broadway shows, Vegas showgirls, Strip club PCs and Richard Simmons.

Mac and Linux keycaps come to Das Keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Shane McGlaun on July 16th, 2009

daskeyboard-sbThe Das Keyboard has been around for a while. The first time we saw it the keyboard was all black and had no letters or other symbols on it. That meant that the average geek who needed to see the keys and symbols the Das Keyboard wasn’t an option.

Not too long after it debuted, a new version of the Das Keyboard with letters and symbols on it was introduced. The company who makes the Das Keyboard announced today that Mac and Linux specific keycaps were now available for the Das Keyboard.

The Brand Keyboard, brought to you by…everyone

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on July 15th, 2009

The Brand Keyboard, brought to you by...everyoneThese days everything has to be branded with a company logo. It’s not just for race cars anymore. Imagine if keyboards were that way. You wouldn’t know what to type. Ignacio Pilotto is trying to make a statement about how these corporate brands have been “branded” in our consciousness.

And so the keys on this keyboard feature logos from some of the biggest and most famous brands ever. Sure, it’s an out there idea, but do you think these companies would mind one bit if they got some space on your next keyboard?

iKey’s AK-39 wearable keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on July 14th, 2009

iKey's AK-39 wearable keyboardiKey is known for their rugged keyboards, but they’ve outdone themselves with the new AK-39 wearable keyboard. It’s made primarily for military use and conforms to full MIL-461 standards. With this keyboard on your wrist you’ll be good to go in environments with harsh electromagnetic interference and it’s also designed to be used with a glove in either left or right-hand configurations.

The keyboard is a basic 39-key layout, with an integrated pointing device that uses Force Sensing Resistor (or FSR) technology, with adjustable green backlighting that is compatible with night vision. We have no info on pricing, but you probably can’t afford it anyway.

Miyoshi unveils wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on July 13th, 2009

Miyoshi unveils wireless keyboard with built-in touchpadWell, it’s no Asus Eee keyboard, but this new wireless keyboard from Miyoshi is pretty unique and will give you all the basics, plus it has a lower price tag than some of its competitors. It sports a touchpad on the right hand side, where many of us are used to using the mouse, some media-specific keys, and a slider control on the left.

It also boasts 2.4GHz wireless capabilities so you can use it with your HTPC. Nothing on when this might show up in the U.S., but if you live in Japan you can get one now for about $108.





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