Optimus 103 keys to be swappable

After some rough times a few months back in Art Lebedev land, all seems to be as it should be of late: they feed us hype, we eat it up, everybody wins! We're particularly partial (read: brainwashed) by this latest development on the Optimus 103 keyboard front. Apparently those spiffy OLED keys will come swappable, and Lebedev is planning on offering several configurations of the keyboard to cut down on price, letting you replace standard keys with OLED versions as your pocketbook allows. There might be three types of keys to choose from when all is said and done: OLED keys, backlit keys and standard "dumb" plastic keys. Configurations could include just OLED function keys, all letter keys getting the OLED treatment, and full-on OLED craziness for the big spenders. Seems a reasonable compromise, now let's see it in action!

[Via SlashGear]

[Andy Pearson @ Feb 22nd 2007 3:35PM]

WHO CARES!!! What is it with the (over)hype on this non-existent piece of tat! Is Art Liebedevizitch or whatever he's called tickling someones nads over there?? If you see him, tell him to get a proper job

[Matt @ Feb 22nd 2007 3:50PM]

woah, simmer.

[Jesse S @ Feb 22nd 2007 3:51PM]

I might consider getting a 113 if all the keys are OLED, and the whole key is OLED, not just the corner, and it's in color...

[NHAnimator @ Feb 22nd 2007 4:00PM]

all ov Mi CurrezPNdnc3 wiL b3 mesd UP. i jUSS kNo it.

[Matt B @ Feb 22nd 2007 4:16PM]

Will the ENTER and SHIFT keys cost twice as much?

SPACE 4x?

[Tavis Veighey @ Feb 22nd 2007 4:27PM]

And what good will this do me for my overpriced vaporware keybaord?

Sorry but I will not ever purchase an Optimus keyboard ever. Well unless I see one of those OLED babys in the discount bin for $10.00. Then I may just have to get one for fun... Or smaching then posting on the net in a vid. LOL

[Brian Fleisher @ Feb 22nd 2007 4:33PM]

Art Lebedev is the Apple of accesories.

[Juan @ Feb 22nd 2007 5:11PM]

Apple at Bugatti prices, maybe.

[Eric @ Feb 22nd 2007 5:40PM]

Wait.

"Lebedev is planning on offering several configurations of the keyboard to cut down on price, letting you replace standard keys"

Why the hell would I buy a regular keyboard from Lebedev (V is for vapor), when I can just keep my keyboard now?
Sofa King stupid.

[Edward @ Feb 22nd 2007 7:47PM]

can someone explain the picture to me? i dont get it

[foureight84 @ Feb 22nd 2007 9:00PM]

you know what's funny? i don't ever see anyone complaining about their bullsh*t on the livejorunal posts. everyone is a bunch of yes-men "oh such a great idea" "wow you're so amazing tema." where are the "when is it coming out you freaking one eyed pirate?"

[Lebeu @ Feb 22nd 2007 10:28PM]

@foureight84

Then you haven't consistently followed the livejournal or you have missed stuff big time. Ppl bitch there a lot, well, for good reason of course. For instance when the lebedev crew show up new pictures(renders) of optimus, ppl tend to ask them to stick 'em where the rays cannot be traced - although not with these exact words.