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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: lowpoly on Tue, 05 May 2009, 04:08:53

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: lowpoly on Tue, 05 May 2009, 04:08:53

http://cgi.ebay.de/Art-Lebedev-Optimus-Maximus-Keyboard-Schwarz_W0QQitemZ250418513903QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM%C3%A4use_Tastaturen?hash=item250418513903 (http://cgi.ebay.de/Art-Lebedev-Optimus-Maximus-Keyboard-Schwarz_W0QQitemZ250418513903QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM%C3%A4use_Tastaturen?hash=item250418513903)

Considering that a HHKB Pro went for Euro 80.- some months ago, this looks like an opportunity. Currently at Euro 9.50.

Seller ships worldwide.

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: lowpoly on Mon, 11 May 2009, 09:42:37

Euro 675,- final price.

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 11 May 2009, 09:52:15

That's not too bad considering the item.  It's still too much for a keyboard, IMO.

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: rnak92a on Mon, 11 May 2009, 10:28:33

Ripster,

Those clear model M keycaps (http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/12151/subcatid/0/id/148619) under which labels and such can be positioned and remapping software (http://www.autohotkey.com/) make it quite simple to create a Photoshop-specific 'board.  I can't see folks spending for those, but OK, whatever.

Agreed about the Optimus.  To me, that thing's a useless gimmick.  It's easy enough to re-map any 'board you'd like to do what you want--why spend that much money?  However, for those who're able and want to do so, hey, more power to you.

Cheers,
~rn

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: itlnstln on Mon, 11 May 2009, 10:40:55

I think the functionality is valid, especially if you need to do some drastic remapping of the keyboard.  I do think, however, that the functionality was designed more as "art" than being designed for usefulness.  I am sure a company could make a similar device with a focus on function for much less.

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: Hak Foo on Tue, 12 May 2009, 01:57:20

If your remapping needs are that dramatic, wouldn't you also be looking into layout adjustments or auxilliary keypads instead?

Title: Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 12 May 2009, 06:55:20

You could, but why not have an all-in-one device and reduce clutter, and potentially, expense (if someone made a more reasonably priced device).