WOW! Super hot deal MS digital Keyboard!

[skyguy]

I was in need of a new keyboard and came across this deal:

http://gunnsdeals.net/?p=3690

New in box at $12.99 SHIPPED these will not last! Best price on the web w/o ship $25-$30

Condition: New

Warranty: 90 Days

Description: The Digital Media Pro Keyboard features a new Zoom Slider that lets you zoom in and out of documents and pictures with ease. Customizable My Favorites keys, Media Center, and Hot Keys give you one-touch access to commonly accessed media, programs, and files.

Zoom in for a closer look at digital pictures, maps and more. Viewing and editing digital pictures is fun, especially when you can see them up close. And now the Microsoft zoom slider makes it easy. To zoom in and out, just slide the lever on your keyboard. You'll get a close-up look at pictures, maps, documents, and Web pages-- without taking your hand off the keyboard.

Features:

Zoom Slider
Easily zoom in on pictures, maps, documents, and Web pages—without taking your hand off the keyboard.

Multimedia center
It’s easy to access your favorite music, video clips, and media programs with the press of a key.

My Favorites keys
Five customizable keys are as easy to set as your car radio, so you can enjoy convenient, one-key access to your favorite Web sites and files.

Enhanced F-key versatility
Open documents or reply to e-mail messages at the touch of a button. For more flexibility, toggle between standard and enhanced F-key commands.

Sleep and logoff keys
To save energy and protect your data, you can simply put your computer in sleep mode or log off completely by pressing a single key.

Contents: Keyboard, USB to PS2 Adapter, Drivers, and Manual

This URL link is where to buy at Surplus computers:

http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=ACC10958

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

I dont mean to thread Jack you here but here is another really hot digital keyboard plus

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

You can customize the keys how ever you like and with the icon of your choice.

 

[scorp965]

pfft, you need to get 'das keyboard'

http://www.daskeyboard.com

 

[rickysals]

photoshop keys, freakin amazing

OGOMGOMGOMGOMG

 

[skynet0419]

I dont mean to thread Jack you here but here is another really hot digital keyboard plus

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

You can customize the keys how ever you like and with the icon of your choice.

Wow now THATS nice. Where can i order one?

 

[skyguy]

Hey,

For $12.95 shipped you can't beat the deal...

 

[scorp965]

It is not yet available, in fact it is only a concept - if it does become available expect to pay $xxxx.xx for it, and expect it to require extensive background drivers (like most 'multimedia keyboards'), and require a great deal of customization to get it to work with your software. Personally I prefer the standard 104-key USB keyboard, with no required background software...

We seem to have gotten a bit off topic, going from someone showing a $13 to your door keyboard, which he feels is a good deal, to discussing potentially expensive design concepts

 

[rickysals]

It is not yet available, in fact it is only a concept - if it does become available expect to pay $xxxx.xx for it, and expect it to require extensive background drivers (like most 'multimedia keyboards'), and require a great deal of customization to get it to work with your software. Personally I prefer the standard 104-key USB keyboard, with no required background software...

We seem to have gotten a bit off topic, going from someone showing a $13 to your door keyboard, which he feels is a good deal, to discussing potentially expensive design concepts

The advanced keyboard FAQ

"It will cost less than a good mobile phone"

so a few hundred bucks I assume. I'd pay $200 for it.

 

[scorp965]

The advanced keyboard FAQ

"It will cost less than a good mobile phone"

so a few hundred bucks I assume. I'd pay $200 for it.

A "good mobile phone" does not cost $200, most 'decent' phones sell for over $500, they are just subsidized by your service provider; I don't see how this keyboard could sell for $200, aren't all of the keys made out of small lcd panels, or a lower resolution (but similar) technology? The unit itself seems complicated to produce, and this is avoiding software/resource hogging concerns (which, as a gamer, could be significant)

It is an interesting idea to throw around, but I would expect it to cost more than $200, and I do not see it as something I would personally purchase.