by timethief
Keyboards come in many shapes - from the simplest computer standard 102-key keyboard to variants that seem to come straight out of a Star Trek episode. Here’s the Top 10 list of the weirdest keyboards ever.
1. The Tidy Tippest - The keyboard is hidden inside a decorative, washable tablecloth. The electronic is woven into a fabric, which finds itself between layers of water resistant felt as sandwich material.
2. The Datahand - This product is aimed for people who get pain in their hands from typing with a traditional keyboard.
3. The Orbitouch - The orbiTouch creates a keystroke when you slide the two domes into one of their eight respective positions. You type the different characters by sliding the domes to create letters and numbers. The orbiTouch also has an integrated mouse, so moving the domes gives you full mouse and keyboard capability!” The target group for this keyboard is of course people who have limited or no motion in their fingers or hands.
4. The Twiddler 2 - According to the testimonials at their site, it will take you ‘a weekend’ to learn typing 30 words per minute.
5. The frogpad - The frogpad is a tiny, tiny keyboard - or it would be more suitable to call it a keypad actually. The manufacturer say that you can get up to 40 words per minute if you practice between 6 to 10 hours with it.
6. Virtual Laser Keyboard - This laser gadget projects a virtual keyboard on a table or other suitable material, and then interpret your finger movement and pass them on to your PDA or whatever you have it connected to.
7. The SafeType keyboard - The idea is that your hands and arms shall be in a more relaxed position while working with the SafeType compared to a traditional keyboard.
8. Maltron 3D Ergonomic Keyboard - Getting used to this keyboard isn’t something you’ll do in 10 minutes or so - it will take a while for sure. But if you have medical problems with your hands, this might be a good choice.
9. The wrist keyboard - If you’re in the need to type stuff while doing practical work in tough climates this one maybe for you.
10. Roll-up keyboard - This keyboard has the same measurements as a standard 102-key keyboard, but there’s a big difference. You can roll this one up and put it in your pocket.
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