@Threi:

So, start an off-topic thread (post) and I would be happy to join you there for a lively debate. Give me your hardluck story. Tell me all about how you're not still on your parent's dime. Tell me why you're so generous with other peoples' money. Tell me all about how and why my "wealth" would/should be redestributed. Yes, I am one of those rich (well, very-well-off), gun-toting, heartless, selfish people that likes to keep the money he earns; so I'm sure you have some kind words to straighten me up and put me on the road of righteousness.

My ears are wide open.

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Lantec "I was thinking maybe $200-300 when i first saw this a few years ago.."

Me too, I'd jumped at it for a price like that.

if i remember correctly i was the one still on topic...and you are the one talking about the stereotypical "heartless wealthy" person. I have heard enough of your unprovoked crap and i will say this one more time:

I have choice words for someone who would be stupid enough to buy a $1200 keyboard. That will never change (unless inflation makes everything around that price) If you want to have your imaginary debate between two completely false persona that you made up then have fun talking to yourself.

Lantec "I was thinking maybe $200-300 when i first saw this a few years ago.." Me too, I'd jumped at it for a price like that

Same here. That's what the estimates has been after they said it'd be the price of a good phone. Now, in the article it said that the first 103 would be $1200. The next batch would be "sub-1000", whatever that means. This $1200 could be a gimmick to jumpstart funds to further develop the orignially 113 key Optimus. People might pay that price just to be able to be the first to get their hands on it. Just look at what people do get hold of the XBox360, PS3, Nintendo WII.

It should come wrapped in gold for that price. LOL!!!

The mini version sells for $121.61US, that's a little more than $40/key. The full 103 would be an absolute steal at $1200 (only $11/key).

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Not really. The mini version features larger OLED's while the 103 Optimus will no longer have OLED, instead some other black and white display. And the screens are smaller.

i thought the mini version was around $300

Are these guys on crack? That must be one hell of a keyboard!

It should come wrapped in gold for that price. LOL!!!

It "should" be gold for that price!

I remember those!

Remember 'em...I still got one!! And if keyboards ever get up around the grand plus price range, I'm going back to my Flintstone keyboard, which was refurbished with sharks teeth keys cos apparently they're even more 'cutting edge' and have 'sharper' response times....

The only disadvantage of such cutting edge technology is having to wear those shark proofed mesh gloves divers wear to prevent finger cuts while typing....

And who needs the lit keys of the Optimus 103 anyhow! My Flintstone keyboard allows for a candle to be lit underneath to do that....add some phospherous and a few copper filings, etc to the flame, and you've got coloured lit keys, beats using those plain old shark-tooth white ones.

1200 dollar keyboards is technology gone mad, and if they can freely exhibit lunacy, I'm jumping on the bandwagon with some tongue in cheek sarcasm....but at least mine's affordable so I'm still able to donate to my pet charity...ME!

If the keyboard weighs 900 grams and gold is selling at $20 (US) it's cost would be $18,000 (US)

If only wrapped it would be less.

I remember those!

Remember 'em...I still got one!! And if keyboards ever get up around the grand plus price range, I'm going back to my Flintstone keyboard, which was refurbished with sharks teeth keys cos apparently they're even more 'cutting edge' and have 'sharper' response times....

The only disadvantage of such cutting edge technology is having to wear those shark proofed mesh gloves divers wear to prevent finger cuts while typing....

And who needs the lit keys of the Optimus 103 anyhow! My Flintstone keyboard allows for a candle to be lit underneath to do that....add some phospherous and a few copper filings, etc to the flame, and you've got coloured lit keys, beats using those plain old shark-tooth white ones.

1200 dollar keyboards is technology gone mad, and if they can freely exhibit lunacy, I'm jumping on the bandwagon with some tongue in cheek sarcasm....but at least my crackpot ideas/thoughts are affordable, and I'm still able to donate to my pet charity...ME!

Yes, I am one of those rich (well, very-well-off), gun-toting, heartless, selfish people that likes to keep the money he earns;

You know a change is as good as a holiday - and it's never too late to change, so if I promise to be your best buddy forever, can I help you spend some of those very-well -off, hard earned dollars? I got a fantastic idea to upgrade the prehistoric mouse and keyboard to a Jestsons version that'll not only fly you to work while organising your daily schedule/events, but also make coffee and send out for lunch.

hey guys, maybe we're missing something...

maybe the keyboard comes with a desktop pc and flat panel display!
$1200 sounds pretty good now plus that keyboard is pretty fancy...
Maybe they just forgot to mention these additional specs when they first marketed this keyboard.

LMAO....

maybe the keyboard comes with a desktop pc and flat panel display!

Hardly....would be nice, but hardly! Seems so much effort went into illuminated keys, they entirely forgot the cord to plug it in.....$150.99 with the keyboard/cord package deal, or $149.99 as an optional extra.

And now the price has risen to $10000.. http://community.livejournal.com/optimus_project/14338.html

they entirely forgot the cord to plug it in.....$150.99 with the keyboard/cord package deal, or $149.99 as an optional extra..... And now the price has risen to $10000..

Damn, that's one almighty expensive keyboard cord....