$1490 "Optimus Maximus" keyboard set for Winter 2007 delivery

[TyroPyro]

Not vaporware after all. Just crazy expensive! I'll take a stack of Q6600s for that price :cool:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/14/optimus-maximus-the-god-of-keyboards-unveiled/

Also, all the keys will in fact be OLED with an expected life span of only 5 years, depending upon use of course. Each 32 x 32 resolution OLED will remain stationary. Instead, the key-press mechanics are executed by a plastic cap which slides around the display like a sleeve to keep the wear and tear on the OLEDs to a minimum. Break a key? No problem, replacements will be offered for $10 a pop. Sorry, no freebies in the box like your Xmas tree lights -- we tried. And if you think that $1,490 is a bit too pricey for a 5-year keyboard, take heart: "two or three" additional keyboards are in the works with fewer programmable keys and a sub $1,000 price tag.

[Omastar]

That guy on the ladder in that link looks like Sting.

Also, who the hell would pay $1500 for a keyboard?

[alucasa]

A word , insanity, hits my mind as I read that....

[Plywood99]

!!!


Ply

[vudoodoodoo]

ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[lowfat]

how could anyone justify that price for a keyboard is beyond me.

[Turok]

how could anyone justify that price for a keyboard is beyond me.

It's even more expensive than a 3007wfp ($1,274.00 atm), which has much more pixel area. If OLED is the main cause, then maybe they should have sticked with tiny LCD screens instead, but I don't see how this is the reason since OLED has become pretty main-stream on cellphones. :confused:

[mion]

Also, who the hell would pay $1500 for a keyboard?

A person that bought ps3 for $5k

[[XC] Lead Head]

So much for the price of a high end cell phone...

[perkam]

Pfft...my keyboard helps keep the pc stable:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16823128033

:p:

Perkam

[Revv23]

haha i remember like 5 years ago they said these would be $200 in 3 years...

5 years down the road it's 1500 dollars... hopefully the idea will live on in cheaper implementations... i still think its an awesome idea.

[Speederlander]

That guy on the ladder in that link looks like Sting.

Also, who the hell would pay $1500 for a keyboard?


Who would pay a gazzilion bucks for quad core, SLI, phase change, 1000w PSU, Hipro Maximizer, overclocked RAM, etc. when the benefits only really show up in benchmarks?

Buy yeah, it's a tad expensive for a keyboard. :p:

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

don't ask...

they'll start crawling out of the woodwork.

Ryan

[ether.real]

Let the rich guys buy it so these guys can build a factory, work the economies of scale, then make cheaper ones for the rest of us.

[Nanometer]

What a waste of life

[Omastar]

Who would pay a gazzilion bucks for quad core, SLI, phase change, 1000w PSU, Hipro Maximizer, overclocked RAM, etc. when the benefits only really show up in benchmarks?

Buy yeah, it's a tad expensive for a keyboard. :p:

I think you answered your own question there. Benchmarkers and/or bleeding edge hardware freaks will and do pay gross amounts for the newest hardware, but a keyboard that expensive is really purely aesthetic. I have a $5 Lite-On keyboard and it's one of the best I've ever owned, so spending $1500 without any functional returns is utterly pointless.

[Brother Esau]

What the hell is that thing for freaky cyber twister sex?

[Thrilla]

Oops I think I just spilled juice on the keyboard...

[aintz]

Oops I think I just spilled juice on the keyboard...

then its gg. 1500 dolla gone. unless you purchase their super duper warrent for the super duper keyboard for 1500 dollas extra

[Starscream]

people with the money will still buy these things, the ones that do are idiots but they will buy it.

a year ago they launched that USB thing wich had 3 programmable oLED buttons and that thing cost over a 130 euro and people stil bought it.

[chunkylover77]

That is just insanity. How does he think he will make any money on this? That being said if I was filthy rich I'd be all over this keyboard.

[arisythila]

Okay..... :fact:

[MaxxxRacer]

new rule: any XS member who purchases this kb gets IP banned for life for their stupidity.

[Brother Esau]

new rule: any XS member who purchases this kb gets IP banned for life for their stupidity.


LOL:stick:

[Thrilla]

new rule: any XS member who purchases this kb gets IP banned for life for their stupidity.

omg I just spilled juice on mine and now this??? lol, they should just make a touch screen LCD keyboard, single LCD like cell phones.

[deathman20]

Damn where can I get one, *whippes credit card out*







NOT! If it was in the 100-200 range maybe 300, then sure I can see it as an acceptable price but that much, someone got hit in the head one to many times.

[Cobalt]

I want one really badly but $200 would be my max (and thats pushing it)

[aintz]

omg I just spilled juice on mine and now this??? lol, they should just make a touch screen LCD keyboard, single LCD like cell phones.

that wouldnt work well because of the response time on touch screen lcds

[Order]

I see no problem with buying one. If you can afford it, enjoy it.
(I can't afford it.)

[NickS]

LOL. Imagine playing an FPS with that KB. It'd be a huge workout! Jumping back and forth from W, S, A & D. :rofl:

[VIctorj]

If they dont bring that price down to ground level, its going to be a HUGE failure.

[[XC] MarioMaster]

LOL. Imagine playing an FPS with that KB. It'd be a huge workout! Jumping back and forth from W, S, A & D. :rofl:

lol :slap: :D

[OmegaMerc]

Its amazing what they've done with with a fork to remove all that water out of the flooding boat. IF they make it - good for them, I don't see more then just elitists buying this product though.

[Kasparz]

Who would pay a gazzilion bucks for quad core, SLI, phase change, 1000w PSU, Hipro Maximizer, overclocked RAM, etc. when the benefits only really show up in benchmarks?

Buy yeah, it's a tad expensive for a keyboard. :p:
If i had that much money, i would. But i would never buy keyboard for 1500$.
People who are interested in this kind of keyboard don't play games.

[Praxis1452]

eh screw you all. If I had money I'd but this. If I had a lot of money I'd buy a porsche as well but that's ok?

it's nice. overpriced sure. if you can afford the luxuries then it's no big deal. If you can't then you can't.

[DTU_XaVier]

They should make a partnership with Sony... Would sky-rocket the price, but we'd get PS3 compatability...

[safan80]

I gave up on this keyboard already. why haven't the rest of you?

[xVeinx]

Maybe making a Fatal1ty edition would help it sell better....

[DTU_XaVier]

Maybe making a Fatal1ty edition would help it sell better....

Make it in collaboration (sp?) with sony... Cool red lighting all around the edge of the board, built-in thermometer and a free copy of "RIIIIDGE RACER!!!11" to go with your brand new keyboard... 3k $US... :rolleyes: