Right now it’s just a prototype, but Microsoft’s pressure-sensitive keyboard may just make typing more efficient. Think about it, what if font size could be changed just by applying a certain pressure. Typos could be reduced by gauging the pressure applied to simultaneously pressed keys in order to determine which one you intended to press. We see gaming potential too.

Microsoft will be showing it off at the User Interface Software and Technology conference in Canada this October. Students attending will be given a sample keyboard and asked to compete with one another in an effort to find applications for the technology.

One of my all-time favorite mobile mice for notebooks is the Logitech VX Nano. The reason I liked the mouse so much was that it had a tiny Nano receiver that was so small you didn’t even need to unplug it to pack up your notebook.

Logitech has announced a new Nano receiver called the Logitech Unifying Receiver that eliminates the need for multiple wireless receivers when used with compatible peripherals. The tiny receiver protrudes from the USB port only 8mm and can connect with up to six different Logitech wireless peripherals.

Microsoft 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.

Sure, Guitar Hero continues to dominate the video game music scene, but some people actually prefer to play the piano. For those musicians, a new title for the DS called Easy Piano will let you tickle the ivories on your portable.

The game comes with a keyboard peripheral so I hope you Mozarts have hung onto your DS Lites. It features a lesson mode, a play-along mode and even a song creation mode. The real question is, what can you play on that tiny keyboard with your huge fingers?

Do 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.

These 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 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.

Well, 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.

We knew last month that it was on the way, but now it’s official. OCZ is now shipping its Sabre OLED gaming keyboard and it has a price. It’s an affordable $135.

You’ll get nine customizable OLED keys and most of the specs you expect from a gaming keyboard, like “super tactile” keys, macro configuration options and some cool blue LEDs.

Last we heard the Eee keyboard was supposed to be available in May/June. Now Asus has confirmed that its Eee keyboard, originally shown at CES, will be arriving in August. The company’s marketing executive, John Swatton, revealed the news while launching several new laptops.

The Eee Keyboard will be the first wireless media center enabled by ultra wideband HDMI, meaning you’ll be able to stream HD content from your lap to your television. It’s good looking sure, but it is also packing Wi-Fi, Ethernet, speaker, mic, and a 5-inch touchscreen display, as well as a 32GB SSD to store all that HD content on.

The Sabre OLED gaming keyboard takes Art Lebedev’s OLED-in-each-key keyboard concept and adapts it for the mass market to enjoy. But it does have a lower price and a less impressive feature set. Only the numpad keys feature the OLED magic and the keys don’t display color.

OCZ tries to make up for the lack of OLED keys with a layered shortcut system and blue LED sidelighting. In the end we can only state the ovious, that the Sabre is no Optimus Maximus. Then again, the Optimus is huge and hard to type on. So maybe it’s for the best.

Looking for a portable travel keyboard that can fold in half for easy transportation? The Goldtouch Go! keyboard does just that. But unlike other portable keyboards, this one is said to be ergonomically designed in order to reduce the risk of injury when using it for a long time.

Not only is it portable, but it’s also light weight, weighing less than 0.5kgs. It comes with built-in key covers to protect it against dust and dirt.

Wireless keyboards are great for some users. If you have a tiny desk no wires makes things less cluttered and you can use a wireless keyboard form across the room if you run a HTPC. Gamers tend to dislike wireless keyboards, but for general computer use they are fine.

Adesso has announced a new, and small wireless keyboard called the WKB-3000 that is less than 12-inches in size. Despite its small stature, the device has a full QWERTY keyboard and a track ball in the upper right corner.

I can appreciate the fact that at times you really need an external keyboard. If all you are doing on your notebook while you are on the road is surfing the Web you may not need one. However, if you are working on the road an external keyboard can make a big difference in how quickly you can type long documents.

Econo-Keys has announced a new portable keyboard called the EK-76-TP that measures in at 8.91-inches x 3.54-inches x 0.38-inch and is compatible with Windows and Linux. The keyboard has 72 keys, 12 of which are function keys.

This wireless keyboard is from the future. It’s here to laugh at other keyboards that do not combine a multitouch trackpad with a ten-key number pad, which saves space and adds functionality. It’s available now for $69. Soon all keyboards will be like this.

The multitouch feature registers a series of two and three-finger presses for scrolling, zooming, window switching, tapping, and more. The entire keyboard is less than 3/4 of an inch thick and includes 18 hotkeys for launching various programs. The wireless USB adapter snaps into the bottom of the keyboard if you want to take it with you.