Posts tagged as:

keyboard

iPad Dock Blank Key Waiting for Camera and Video Calls?

by Jay Garrett on February 25, 2010

This is proof that attention to detail is a good thing.

There’s been plenty of rumours going around saying that the next version of the iPad will have at least one camera, probably for video calling, and even the existing iPad contains the necessary software.

Now, a sharp-eyed member of the Mac Rumours website has spotted that there is a blank key on Apple’s new iPad keyboard dock.

Have a look for yourself – it’s the one in the middle above the number 6 key.

Speculation is rife as to what this will become when launched.

Keeping in mind that the iPad keyboard dock already has a music playback button, screen brightness controls, a dedicated home button, a key to start a photo slideshow and a search key – Macduke thinks the blank button maybe for a Mac style dashboard.

I’m thinking/hoping it’s been left for the camera or a totally customisable key.

What are your thoughts on the use for this mysterious blank key?

Reblog this post [with Zemanta]

{ 1 comment }

This must be a first!!

Brando, the purveyor of USB based silliness, is selling this – the HTPC loving Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard for $64.

Yup – it’s selling a useful item from a known maker!! :p

This large remote control sized thumb keyboard and trackball uses a 2.4GHz wireless connection and works up to 30 feet away.

Pretty much ideal for use with Windows Media Center, Boxee, or just about any other PC-based media center application and saves having to get up off your sofa ;)

It’s powered by two AAA batteries and the USB receiver neatly right inside the controllers battery compartment.

As well as ordering from Brando you could, if you so wished, order it directly from Lenovo and save four bucks – and perhaps a little more as Lenovo always seems to have a variety of coupon codes floating around.

Reblog this post [with Zemanta]

{ 1 comment }

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro Brings the QWERTY at MWC

February 15, 2010 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro Brings the QWERTY at MWC

If the only thing holding you back from owning Sony Ericsson’s HD recording Vivaz is your fear of virtual keyboards – have a look-see at the new Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro!
The QWERTY board adds a tiny 2.5mm to the Vivaz’s slimline ‘human curvature’ contours, but you do seem to lose some features.
Instead of an 8.1 [...]

Sony Ericsson Aspen Announced – GreenHeart Business Phone

February 2, 2010 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Sony Ericsson Aspen Announced – GreenHeart Business Phone

Today sees the announcement of the new Sony Ericsson Aspen.
SE’s latest business blower joins the rest of its eco-friends in the GreenHeart range.
Being aimed at the busy business-person you get a QWERTY-board for firing off emails and a touchscreen to ease the multi-tasking.
You’re able to organise and adapt panels to change during the day and [...]

Nexus Two on its Way – Hello Moto!

January 30, 2010 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Nexus Two on its Way – Hello Moto!

There’s been rumours of a Nexus Two almost as soon as the Nexus One hit the blogosphere and it seems that Moto may be its maker.
The next Nexus could be a business model Google phone and Motorola’s CEO has confirmed that they would be delivering a phone to sell through the new Google Store.
Sanjay Jha [...]

Apple iPad Lowdown – Would I Buy One?

January 29, 2010 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Apple iPad Lowdown – Would I Buy One?

Ok, if it hadn’t been for the site borkage I would’ve posted a breaking news item about the new Apple iPad.
As it is, now the excitement of the event has ebbed away, I shall write up a breakdown of the new handheld and try to look at the new tablet a bit more……. evenly.
Righty, this [...]

Asus Touchscreen Eee Keyboard Full Spec Outed by FCC

October 12, 2009 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Asus Touchscreen Eee Keyboard Full Spec Outed by FCC

Now that the Asus EeeBoard has braved the intimate inspection of the FCC we can now gawp at the full innards of the Keyboard-cum-Computer.
Underneath the 5 inch 800×480 pixel touch of the ASUS Eee Keyboard EK1542 lies the Windows XP Home OS chugging away on an Intel Atom N270, 945GSE / ICH7-M chipset with Broadcom [...]

Hunt and Peck Keyboard Turns QWERTY into ABCDEF

July 24, 2009 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Hunt and Peck Keyboard Turns QWERTY into ABCDEF

Most of us; dare I say, all of us, have used a QWERTY keyboard with our puters or phones.
But if you had been shipped in from a galaxy far, far, away and never had seen the 150 year old lay-out but were still familiar with our earth alphabet you may be thankful for this.
The Hunt [...]

Samsung to Give Their Phones Wings! Oh, and a QWERTY board

July 9, 2009 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Samsung to Give Their Phones Wings! Oh, and a QWERTY board

Wow!
A flying mobile phone!!
Well, not quite.
Looking at the article over on PhoneArena it seems that Samsung has patented a rather fantastic idea for giving your phone a QWERTY board.
Yup – it unfurls from the blowers body just like a pair of wings.
I’m not sure, given the keyboard’s position, how it would feel in the hand [...]

OCZ OLED Gaming Keyboard Ready to Ship, Frag and Pwn

June 23, 2009 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for OCZ OLED Gaming Keyboard Ready to Ship, Frag and Pwn

The Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard from OCZ is the first keyboard with customisable OLED buttons that’s been designed for gamers.
It’ll soon be available in stores and if you fancy a gamers version of the Optimus Maximus with ”super tactile, low-noise key feedback” as well as those 9 OLED buttons – you shouldn’t be waiting too long.
The Sabre OLED [...]

Datamancer Deco Helps Your iMac Fit Into Your Art Deco Home

April 20, 2009 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Datamancer Deco Helps Your iMac Fit Into Your Art Deco Home

Datamancer are known for creating wonderfully steampunky contraptions and have already produced groovy keyboards such as the Scrabble Keyboard and the Aviator Keyboard.
But the coolest so far in my opinion is this: the Datamancer Deco Keyboard.
The keys are similar to the Aviator but you also get a black reflective acrylic faceplate, bright white LEDs, and a frame [...]

Nokia Swivel Screen Mobile Phone Spotted

April 13, 2009 Click to read more →
Thumbnail image for Nokia Swivel Screen Mobile Phone Spotted

BoyGeniusReport has uncovered something rather groovy from Nokia.
Nokia are quite known for playing it quite safe as far as phone design goes but is also well respected for build quality, reliability and for equipping their handhelds with fabby cameras.
By the looks of things this Nokia appears to have a swiveling screen and has an E-51 [...]

Eee Keyboard cum PC Arriving in May or June

March 4, 2009 Click to read more →

You know that Eee Keyboard that Asus flashed around?
Yeah the one with the entertainment PC shoved inside it?
The keyboard packs a 5 inch built-in display, a 1.6 GHz Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB SSD, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
There’s even a fair amount of portage:  wireless HDMI, 2 USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, and audio in/out.
The [...]

New Apple Product Sneaked Online – Missed By Many!

March 3, 2009 Click to read more →

Who can tell me what else Apple released today?
We know about the Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Pros, Airport and Time Capsule.
Nope?
They release new Apple keyboard!
Sheesh!
Call yourselves Fanboys and girls?
Similar in form to Apple’s lovely wireless unit but this has a cable and a pair of USB ports.
So, if you’d rather not mess around with Bluetooth [...]

Apple Multi-Touch Keyboard On Agenda?

February 19, 2009 Click to read more →

It’s Apple rumour time again!
It is being bandied around the interweblogosphere that Apple could be working on a multitouch keyboard which could negate the need for a mouse with buttons altogether!
MacRumors stumbled across an interview with the two engineers who originally came up with the multitouch technology in the iPhone and MacBooks which suggested they [...]

Cyber Clean Goo – Kills Germs Leaves Gadgets Lemony Fresh

January 30, 2009 Click to read more →

Do you eat at your desk at work or whilst blogging?
Ever tipped your keyboard up to find a buffet falling out from beneath your keys?
Well, here’s a new type of goo that promises to get your gadgets cleaned – and it’s available in the UK!
Called Cyber Clean the “high-tech cleaning compound” catches dirt and kills germs according [...]

LG VX9600 Modular Mobile Phone Spotted

January 24, 2009 Click to read more →

Could it be?
I’m thinking a quite possible “yes”.
It looks like this could be the first pics of the new and up-coming LG VX9600 no less.
The what?
It’s only a touchscreen phone with modular components!
The LC VX9600 (this version is emblazened with a Verizon logo) is teasing us with the prospect of a detachable QWERTY keyboard.
This would [...]

Klingon Keyboard – It Is A Good Day To Blog!

January 13, 2009 Click to read more →

It is a good day to type!
If you’re full of honor and not afraid to die and enjoy a good battle song; why not write one on the Cherry Keyboard’s Klingon Language keyboard?
All you need is a PS/2 port and an understanding of Klingon and away you go!
Fortunately the Klingon alphabet has 26 characters – [...]

Asus Eee Keyboard Computer – More Details

January 12, 2009 Click to read more →

That Asus Eee Keyboard that packed a computer inside looked kinda groovy when spotted at CES last week.
Now I have more in-depth knowledge of that curiosity thanks to BGR.
It’s actually more potent than I imagined…….please read on.
There’s a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of memory and a choice of either 16GB or 32GB of solid [...]

Asus AIRO Origami Laptop Pics and Sketches

January 12, 2009 Click to read more →

Asus has already confirmed the AIRO laptop is ready for production, and now here are the concept sketches that kicked off the whole product.
The AIRO has also gone by the name of the Origami Laptop for obvious reasons.
The cool thing is that it features that functional sliding mechanism, that raises the keyboard up so that the lappy is [...]