Ebony & Ivory Become Infra & Red With Virtual Piano

Aug 14 2006, 5:00am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Here's one of those things that probably looks a lot cooler than it actually is. It looks a lot like that infra-red computer keyboard we first reported about a couple years ago, but it has a completely different purpose. When connected to a PC, this device will be able to project a laser piano keyboard, and you'll be able to jam out your favorite tunes.

Of course, this is no 88-key baby grand, but it'd be fun to take with you on a trip if you're a tech-savvy pianist.The reason I think it probably wouldn't work that great is that it reminds me a bit of the Sharper Image's Play 'N Roll piano, which I own, and it's not very responsive and obviously you can't play any song that has a reasonably wide range. So it's fun to play a little ditty or two, but if you're the kind of person who actually wants to play a reasonable amount of piano while you're on the go, you'll still need to bring along a real piano keyboard.

But I've gone off on another tangent again. The laser piano keyboard will be out in November for approximately $130 retail.

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Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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