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Title: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: Maxrunner on Thu, 09 August 2012, 05:01:52
Does anyone remembers that keyboard formatted like a game controller, what was its name?

regards,
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: cactux on Thu, 09 August 2012, 05:03:55
(http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/xbox-keyboard-controller.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: Maxrunner on Thu, 09 August 2012, 05:06:52
Found it, it's the iGrip, anyone has tried this:

(http://www.alphagrips.com/toprightpop.jpg)
(http://www.alphagrips.com/ag5tfrontbig.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: hoggy on Thu, 09 August 2012, 15:28:44
I've got one.   The idea is pretty cool, and it isn't difficult to adapt to.   You can rest both arms in your lap.

On the down side, it's noisy and isn't great if you have large hands.

They're cheap enough to give a ago.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: Maxrunner on Fri, 10 August 2012, 04:21:50
Well there does not seem to exist European distributors yet....
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:44:05
Quote from: Maxrunner on Thu, 09 August 2012, 05:06:52
Found it, it's the iGrip, anyone has tried this:

I just learned that Alphagrip is the company, and igrip was the device. I had just thought of it as "Alphagrip" until now. I have read that they seem to be pretty solid.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: DaClownie on Fri, 17 August 2012, 20:00:49
Quote from: Maxrunner on Thu, 09 August 2012, 05:06:52
Found it, it's the iGrip, anyone has tried this:

Show Image
(http://www.alphagrips.com/toprightpop.jpg)

Show Image
(http://www.alphagrips.com/ag5tfrontbig.jpg)


That is ridiculous and amazing at the same time. Never knew such a beast existed.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: Icarium on Sat, 18 August 2012, 02:42:27
I have one right here, any specific questions?
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: KeyboardRookie on Sat, 18 August 2012, 04:01:38
I think this controller is made for a special reason.
The problem is that I can't figure out what that is for.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: hoggy on Sun, 19 August 2012, 14:32:46
It makes for a good alternative layout.  If you struggle to sit a desk all day then it's worth a try.  I don't think the designers had trying to break a typing record while on a treadmill in mind, but it's much more comfortable than typing on a normal keyboard in an armchair.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: KeyboardRookie on Sun, 19 August 2012, 22:55:38
Quote from: hoggy on Sun, 19 August 2012, 14:32:46
It makes for a good alternative layout.  If you struggle to sit a desk all day then it's worth a try.  I don't think the designers had trying to break a typing record while on a treadmill in mind, but it's much more comfortable than typing on a normal keyboard in an armchair.

It would be really expensive if it's made just for few people.
The case is made with plastic. Usually, it needs molds to make them.
as far as I know, cost of making mold is high.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: Icarium on Mon, 20 August 2012, 03:48:51
Well, it does cost about $200 iirc.
Title: Re: Keyboard that looked like a game controller...
Post by: stingrae on Tue, 21 August 2012, 04:39:12
On that note I'd like to see a better designed wolfking pad with mx switches:

(http://www.marcofolio.net/images/stories/fun/other/qwerty_alt/wolfking_warrior.jpg)

I think some of that design works, I love the idea of using the thumb more but for the most part it was not better than a normal keyboard sadly.