07-15-2005, 04:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-15-2005, 04:27 PM by Power and Glory.)
This is from one of the editors at IGN about that keyboard:
"It turns out that those images are just renders. The keyboard doesn't exist, not even in a prototype form, but its makers are attempting to register patents. In practice, all of those miniature OLED screens, of differing size, would make it cost at least $1000 if it came out today. OLEDs also currently have a lifespan of only a couple years, making the high price tag a difficult sell."
So in other words it's in the making, but don't expect it anytime soon.
"It turns out that those images are just renders. The keyboard doesn't exist, not even in a prototype form, but its makers are attempting to register patents. In practice, all of those miniature OLED screens, of differing size, would make it cost at least $1000 if it came out today. OLEDs also currently have a lifespan of only a couple years, making the high price tag a difficult sell."
So in other words it's in the making, but don't expect it anytime soon.