How much would you pay to be the first Optimus Maximus owner?

We wouldn't have expected the first opportunity for consumers to pick up an Optimus Maximus to be in the wild frontiers of eBay, but hey, we'll take what we can get. Currently at $300 with 14 bids, but seeing how fast our pathetic bid was shot down, it looks like there's going to be quite a frenzy when the auction winds down on February 4th.

[Homeboy @ Jan 29th 2008 2:23PM]

No direct link???

Does the keyboard come with firmware???

[Nick @ Jan 29th 2008 2:46PM]

Click the picture

[John @ Jan 29th 2008 3:12PM]

I could never justify paying over $30 for a keyboard, regardless of how many bells and whistles it had. It still looks cool, though.

[Don Wilson @ Jan 29th 2008 3:54PM]

So I'm guessing that stealing Apple's box designs is fair game these days?

[Superevil @ Jan 29th 2008 3:57PM]

So I guess white boxes aren't up for grabs anymore because crApple uses them? Take your lame ass fanboyism and jump off the nearest tall building.

[Eric Leung @ Jan 30th 2008 2:18AM]

O_O so does that mean that putting stickers on your boxes is copying microsoft?

[jeeesus @ Jan 30th 2008 2:36PM]

i am only going to bid if (s)he sticks on an apple sticker, like the ones that come with ipods.

then it will be worth the massive overpricing

[James Cameron @ Feb 11th 2008 6:03PM]

So was it Art Lebedev the proud ebay buyer is now the owner of that Maximus?

[J @ Jan 29th 2008 2:24PM]

Looks like you can spot the 'key remover tool' in the box. I wonder how many active OLED keys this particular Optimus comes with? Probably 1. Only need 112 more after you drop $3k on this bad boy on eBay.

[Jack @ Jan 29th 2008 7:06PM]

It says right on the page that all 113 are OLEDs

[Marcus @ Jan 29th 2008 7:11PM]

Sorry for comment abuse - But I really really really think Engadget should stump up the cash and buy it so that they can show us the ins and outs of this mystical beast.

[Nubaeus @ Jan 29th 2008 2:32PM]

...4 years ago I would've paid 1k, but the delay is just stupid now.

[Mark @ Jan 29th 2008 2:36PM]

I'm winning!

[lanejasper69 @ Jan 29th 2008 2:39PM]

not for long probably, but good luck!!!

[timatl @ Jan 29th 2008 2:39PM]

my logitech keyboard is working just fine for me. i think i spent maybe $80 and it came with a wireless mouse. i would be willing to spend maybe $100 for a very nice keyboard. this is useless.

[dj-kenpo @ Jan 30th 2008 9:08AM]

again, for someone with a $400 pc it's useless. for those of us with $6k workstations a $30 keyboard is just silly. would I use a $50 15" crt as well?

some people are content users and others creators. this is a tool, not a toy or bling.

[lanejasper69 @ Jan 29th 2008 2:40PM]

It's a keyboard people!!!!! Jesus this thing is so over hyped it's ridiculous!!! and LATE to Boot, I would pay more than 100.00 (like any other decent keyboard and mouse combo.) I don't care if it'll make toast for me in the morning!!! It's a keyboard any way you "slice it" Pun intended!

Faslane out

[dtpmia514 @ Jan 29th 2008 4:09PM]

in response to your comment, if you check out the ebay auction the guy is now including a toaster so you can have your precious bread in the morning.

[monkfishbandana @ Jan 29th 2008 4:19PM]

Actually the seller has updated the description. He is now throwing in a toaster for the winning bidder (seriously, check it out).

If $3000 for a keyboard sounds too much, I'm pretty sure the toaster justifies it. Wait...no, I'm definitely sure that justifies it.

[lanejasper69 @ Jan 29th 2008 5:07PM]

Okay, Now He's talking!!!!!!! I'm SOOOOO IN!!!!!


I'm sure. this guy's a nutjob

[lanejasper69 @ Jan 29th 2008 5:07PM]

I should have suggested a new Car!!! or at least a 1973 Ford Pinto, might have gotten it!!!

Faslane

[Abuzar @ Jan 29th 2008 9:58PM]

Q: What is the make and model of the toaster? Thank you kindly.

A: The toaster will be a Hamilton Beach Ensemble Toaster. Color-red. Model: 22903H. Seller reserved the right to select a different toaster if Best Buy is out of this one.

[Fank @ Jan 29th 2008 2:55PM]

Stupid Americans. Have fun with your recession, buy more imported goods!

[Anthony @ Jan 29th 2008 3:05PM]

Are you for real?

[Fank @ Jan 29th 2008 3:07PM]

What gives?

[Superevil @ Jan 29th 2008 3:58PM]

He's just got a little bit of sand in his vagina.

[macona @ Jan 29th 2008 4:07PM]

What recession? The economy has had positive growth for the past three quarters. Thats the opposite of a Recession.

[Fank @ Jan 29th 2008 4:10PM]

Step 1: Denial.

You people be sure to spend that rebate on imported goods now! Especially oriental goods! And buy war bonds at your work or bank!

[Superevil @ Jan 29th 2008 5:25PM]

WTF? Do war bonds even exist anymore?

[Onetruebill @ Jan 29th 2008 6:00PM]

Fank - I am guessing you are from china and trying to spell FRANK

[Zach @ Jan 29th 2008 2:56PM]

Wouldn't the person selling it be the first owner?

[jivetrky @ Jan 29th 2008 3:26PM]

ahhh touché!

[IndiaTech @ Jan 29th 2008 2:57PM]

I have lost my faith in eBay after I lost the 700 MHz auction.

[Beata Yamin @ Jan 29th 2008 3:03PM]

Did u really expect to win?

[Josef @ Jan 29th 2008 3:08PM]

Google is a great buyer. Would not hesitate to sell to again. A++++++++++

[IndiaTech @ Jan 29th 2008 3:53PM]

@Beata

Yep. Otherwise what's the point in bidding?

[Student Driver @ Jan 29th 2008 6:01PM]

Hey, you can't win if you don't play...

[thethirdmoose @ Jan 29th 2008 6:45PM]

Instead of spectrum, air contained bobcat. Would not buy again.

[jtc970 @ Jan 29th 2008 3:04PM]

I don't buy anything online without reading reviews.
Since this has been a big let down as far as price hikes and release dates, I'm gonna figure the trend will continue and the product will be a let down itself.
No bid from me.

[Saad Rabia @ Jan 29th 2008 3:07PM]

I would pay absolutely nothing for a bid on a product that will be out soon and will not be alone in the market after many companies adopting this technology and idea!

[Raheem @ Jan 29th 2008 3:08PM]

So this is a keyboard?

[mike @ Jan 29th 2008 3:08PM]

0.00001 cent

[Mitch @ Jan 30th 2008 4:00AM]

So if some one offered to sell it to you for $10, you wouldn't take it? Ass.

[Ray @ Jan 30th 2008 2:22PM]

You are a very greedy man. The other dragons shall hear of this.

[Steffen Jobbs @ Jan 29th 2008 3:09PM]

I mean it's a nice keyboard and all, but.... I'm only willing to spend whatever I find under the livingroom sofa cushions or winter coat pockets. I don't believe any keyboard should cost more than the computer you hook it up to. It's not that I think it's not useful to anyone, but it sure wouldn't be useful for my home use. Might be good for bragging rights, but that's about it.

[Randy @ Jan 29th 2008 3:09PM]

I'd pay one Dollar.

[NHAnimator @ Jan 29th 2008 3:09PM]

"How much would you pay to be the first Optimus Maximus owner?"

Replace 'first' with 'only'?

[Brandon Halsne @ Jan 29th 2008 3:10PM]

actually if you go to the site http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/ they are listing it for just over 460 bucks available for order now.

[MitchSchaft @ Jan 29th 2008 3:12PM]

$460 is for the keyboard with the spacebar and that's it.

[jivetrky @ Jan 29th 2008 5:09PM]

Actually it's a full keyboard with all but one key being normal plastic keys. You get ONE OLED key and can purchase more as you need/want them for a mere $10 each.