It’s hard to remember exactly when we saw our first button-less keyboard on the big screen but ever since they’ve been a mainstay of futuristic movies. Now, thanks to the folks at Minebea and their Cool Leaf keyboard, the future is here.
This slick looking little keyboard features a backlit mirror surface with touch-sensitive “keys.” The peripheral is thin, light, and portable to an extent but would make the perfect accessory to a space age computer set-up.
However, it remains to be seen how the flat design will affect the keyboard’s ergonomics. I would venture a guess that this would not be a good investment from those suffering from carpal tunnel disease.
At launch, this cooler than you machine will only be available in Japan and in Japanese. However, the company has announced they will be releasing other versions (including an English version and PC and Mac-friendly versions) later.
The price tag is a little large (at roughly $245) but hopefully by the time the alternate versions hit the streets it will have shrunk a little.
Source : http://www.myddnetwork.com/new-gadgets/this-week-in-extravagant-tech/#more-3143
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