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(13 votes, average: 4.62 out of 5) Loading …Despite its innovative approach to keyboard design, the OLED-based Optimus Maximus keyboard is best considered an expensive novelty. Its $1,600 price tag keeps it out of the hands of the average consumer, and we also question the practical benefit of using 113 customizable OLED screens as an input device. There is something undoubtedly unique and appealing about the degree to which the Optimus Maximus gives you complete control over its keys’ appearance. But even for gamers, designers, and others who tend to demand more from their input hardware, the Optimus Maximus offers insufficient utility to justify its high price.
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This is not to say that we don't think the Art. Lebedev Studio is on to something, and the Optimus Maximus and the other products and concepts on its Web site present exciting possibilities. The Optimus Mini Three Keyboard is the only other currently shipping product, and it involves simply three programmable OLEDs for $180. That's still a lot of money for what's essentially three spare hot keys, but that price tag is much more down-to-earth. We also like the Optimus Tactus concept, simply one giant, touch sensitive pad that offers even more customization possibilities than the Optimus Maximus. The Optimus Popularis is also reportedly in the works,
Features and Specifications
General
- Device Type
- Keyboard
- Form Factor
- External
- Width
- 21.1 in
- Depth
- 6.8 in
- Height
- 1.5 in
Input Device
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Interface
- USB
- Keys Qty
- 113
- Key/Button Function
- Programmable
- Features
- 2-port Hi-Speed USB hub, Stand-alone OLED display in every key
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 x SD Memory Card
- Interfaces
- 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Connections
- 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Supported Flash Memory
- SD Memory Card
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.5.1 or later
- System Requirements Details
- MacOS X 10.5.1 or later - RAM 256 MB - HD 20 MB, Windows XP/Vista - RAM 256 MB - HD 20 MB
Interface(s) Required
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required
- 1 USB 4 pin USB Type B
Interface Provided
- Port(s) Total (Free)
- 2 Hi-Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A
Expansion Slot(s)
- Slot(s) Provided
- 1 SD Memory Card
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