Optimus Maximus on ebay Germany

[lowpoly]

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.

[lowpoly]

Euro 675,- final price.

[itlnstln]

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

[rnak92a]

Ripster,

Those clear model M keycaps under which labels and such can be positioned and remapping software 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

[itlnstln]

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.

[Hak Foo]

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

[itlnstln]

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).