Logitech diNovo Mac Keyboard Now Available

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Logitech announced today that its diNovo Mac edition keyboard is now available to purchase. The keyboard retails for $99.99 and uses the Logitech PerfectStroke key system. The keyboard is cordless and uses 2.4GHz technology for connectivity.

Battery life is promised to be three years and the keyboard has an integrated number pad and a round touch pad for mouse control. Like the diNovo Edge, the diNovo Mac has a Plexiglas top and a very thin profile only .87 inches thick. The keyboard sports an array of Mac specific keys that are often lacking on universal keyboards. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:16:52 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Somebody really likes the BlackBerry Storm Keyboard

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The BlackBerry Storm smartphone breaks or thrives on its usability of the virtual keyboard. The BlackBerry Storm does not have an official launch date yet from Verizon Wireless, but you can watch it in action in this video we posted already.
InformationWeek published a review report that details the new touchscreen the BlackBerry Storm uses. The SurePress concept gives users a tactile feedback when pushing on the Storm touchscreen.
InformationWeek's verdict is that it works f$%^ing amazing. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:53:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell XPS Baton PC Design Concept rolls up its Screen and Keyboard

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Earlier today we reported about a design concept for the "Sony PSP 2" featuring a roll-up display made from flexible OLED. The same designer, Tai Chiem, also created a Dell laptop with roll-up OLED display dubbed Delll XPS Baton PC.
The Dell XPS Baton PC Design Concept looks pretty nice and shows how exciting the future could look for gadgets if we can get flexible OLED displays commercialized. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:58:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Das Keyboard Professional Review

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Techlounge published a review of the Das Keyboard Professional.
Quote from the review: "Any keyboard will type, but the Das Keyboard Professional (and Ultimate) take the decades-proven IBM standard and make it perfect. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Review

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Everything USB published a review of the recently introduced Logitech Illuminated Keyboard.
Quote from the review: "Wired USB keyboards still have an appeal in the market of USB peripherals due to no battery dependencies, no link disruption due to other wireless devices operating in the near vicinity and better compatibility with USB hosts than wireless keyboard variants. Even though they are primarily intended for professional gaming, there is still a lot of room for improvement as our operating systems migrate from our computer room into our bed room and living room. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Review

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Today we are looking at the new Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. The keyboard is the first from Logitech that is backlit and not aimed at gamers.

The keyboard offers great typing feel and a wealth of features that make it an excellent general use keyboard. It also has a thin profile that makes for comfortable typing. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:40:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard Review

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Today we are looking at the latest gaming keyboard from Microsoft called the SideWinder X6. This gaming keyboard has lots of unique features that gamers will love.

The biggest feature is the number pad that is fully programmable and can be moved from the right to the left side of the keyboard. The X6 is also fully backlit and has several more features that are interesting. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:16:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gaming Keyboard Review Roundup: Logitech, OCZ

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Icrontic published a Gaming Keyboard Roundup featuring Logitech, OCZ, and Razer. Compared are the new OCZ Alchemy Elixir keyboard against reigning gamer favorites; the Razer Lycosa and Logitech G15. Read on to see how the value crusader stacks up against the aging heavyweight pros.
Quote from the review: "While the Razer Lycosa's superb configuration versatility and clever WASD lighting option overshadows its flaky touch-panel by a wide margin, there might be no better value in the gaming board market than the OCZ Alchemy Elixir. The only thing holding this keyboard back, in my opinion, is the software. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard unveiled

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Logitech unveiled the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, which offers an optimized backlight experience, Logitech PerfectStroke key system and is Logitech’s thinnest keyboard ever.
The Logitech Illuminated Keyboard makes typing easy even in the dark. To optimize existing backlight technology, Logitech combined microlens reflectors, a multilayer painting process and laser etching creating a backlight experience that is brighter, sharper and easier to read. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2008 04:27:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Announces New SideWinder X6 Keyboard

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A few weeks ago, some pictures of a new Microsoft SideWinder gaming keyboard surfaced online without any official announcement from Microsoft, leading many to think the pictures were fake. Today Microsoft has officially announced the new SideWinder X6 gaming keyboard. The biggest feature the keyboard is a number keypad that can be moved to either side of keyboard.

The ability to switch the keypad to the left side is impressive because gamers can move it can access the keys without removing a hand from the mouse. Microsoft says that the keyboard can store up to 90 macros per game and features backlighting. Other features include new Cruise Control and the ability to record macros in game. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:45:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard Review

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The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends tested the expensive OLED keyboard from Art Lebedev, the Optimus Maximus. The unique keyboard did not fair too well in this review with negative points that include high price, poor typing ergonomics and questionable long-term reliability.
Quote from the review: "Thanks to a glowing array of 115 individual OLED displays fitted under its keys, Art Lebedev's Optimus Maximus is the first and only keyboard that literally morphs before your eyes. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OCZ Alchemy Elixir Gaming Keyboard Review

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One common truth for many gamers is that their budgets are tight. Gamers are always on the lookout for good, low cost gaming peripherals that actually work. Today we are looking at just such a device from OCZ called the Alchemy Elixir Gaming Keyboard.

The keyboard retails for around $30 and still offers the ability to record macros and more. The keyboard does lack some of the features found on more expensive gaming keyboards, like backlighting. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:13:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Man & Machine UCool Keyboard Review

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Last week I took a look at the Really Cool keyboard and found that it really wasn’t so cool to type on. Today we are looking at the UCool Keyboard that looks and feels much more like a normal keyboard.

Despite looking like a plain old keyboard, the UCool can be fully submerged for cleaning and has drain holes to help get the water out. Typing feels good and the keyboard works very well overall. Read more

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:28:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Accessories for Freestyle Ergonomic Keyboards

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Ergonomic keyboards are an oddity to most computer users, but for users who have some sort of repetitive stress injury an ergonomic keyboard can be a godsend. In June Freestyle announced the first Mac version of its Freestyle Convertible keyboard. Today it is back with new accessories for both the Mac and PC version of its Freestyle Solo keyboard.

The two new accessories include the V3 accessory and the Ascent Multi-tent. The V3 accessory clips to the base of the Solo Keyboard and allows reproducible slope angles with settings of 5, 10 and 15 degrees with no tools needed. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:07:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Really Cool Keyboard Review

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Today we are taking a look at the Really Cool Keyboard from Man & Machine. This keyboard has basic features with its main use being for environments where water or germs are an issue.

The keyboard can be cleaned with many types of cleaners and is designed to resist water and submersion. Compatibility is with both Mac and Windows computers. The biggest drawback is lack of typing feel. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:19:48 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Celine our new Video Host explains Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard

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For a couple of weeks we have featured daily gadget videos powered by our partner Wannahaves from the Netherlands. Today we would like to introduce the new host: the lovely Celine. Watch her first gadget video report featuring the cool Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard.

Watch the Video Report now.
(do not miss Celine's super cute accent.)
Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:56:03 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Introduces Cordless Keyboard for Wii Chat Games

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Logitech announced a Nintendo licensed wireless keyboard for the Wii that makes for easy typing, browsing and searching. The Logitech cordless Keyboard for Wii uses 2.4 GHz wireless technology and is intended to be used with upcoming chat-oriented games.

The keyboard has special keys for the Wii user like zoom in/out, forward/back, quit and OK making communication with the Wii much easier than using the Wii Remote to point at letters. A mini receiver has to be plugged into the console for the keyboard to function. The device will be available in August for $49.99. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:19:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Apple Wireless Keyboard Review

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TheTechLounge published a review of the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

Quote from the review: "Mmm, Mac hardware. Sharp. Purposeful. Tasty. Downright industrial designelicious. Half of the people who make the vaunted switch do so because of this keyboard. I mean, not literally this keyboard, but because of the engineering and style that this wireless device is the apex embodiment of. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPhone with slide-out Keyboard Rumor

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When the original iPhone was introduced the discussion was red hot about the feasibilty of a touchscreen only phone. Now touchscreen phones are everywhere. Everywhere? No, in the enterprise world touchscreen phones are not common yet and possibly the new iPhone 2.0 software and iPhone 3G will not reach all enterprise users.

That is why an iPhone with slideout keyboard could be very powerful for Apple. The Register reports that Apple is indeed already circulating an iPhone with keyboard prototype amongst executives at several carriers. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Wave Keyboard Review

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OCModShop published a Logitech Wave Keyboard review.

Quote from the review: "There have been many, many, many different keyboards for personal computers over the years. Ergonomic boards, tough boards, media boards, gaming boards: boards that climb on rocks... and there have been a few that many people like, but they become discontinued and obsoleted in favor of the company's next generation products. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wolfking Warrior XXtreme Gaming Keyboard

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Today we are looking at the Wolfking Warrior XXtreme. This is a gaming keyboard set up for one to use while gaming with a mouse.

The keyboard has some quirks, but works well once you get used to the odd layout. The keyboard also features backlighting and dual USB ports. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:07:56 CDT | by Shane McGlaun