How much would you pay to be the first Optimus Maximus owner?
By Nilay Patel 
posted Jan 29th 2008 2:18PM
posted Jan 29th 2008 2:18PM
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No direct link???
Does the keyboard come with firmware???
Click the picture
I could never justify paying over $30 for a keyboard, regardless of how many bells and whistles it had. It still looks cool, though.
So I'm guessing that stealing Apple's box designs is fair game these days?
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.
O_O so does that mean that putting stickers on your boxes is copying microsoft?
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
So was it Art Lebedev the proud ebay buyer is now the owner of that Maximus?
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.
It says right on the page that all 113 are OLEDs
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.
...4 years ago I would've paid 1k, but the delay is just stupid now.
I'm winning!
not for long probably, but good luck!!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Okay, Now He's talking!!!!!!! I'm SOOOOO IN!!!!!
I'm sure. this guy's a nutjob
I should have suggested a new Car!!! or at least a 1973 Ford Pinto, might have gotten it!!!
Faslane
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.
Stupid Americans. Have fun with your recession, buy more imported goods!
Are you for real?
What gives?
He's just got a little bit of sand in his vagina.
What recession? The economy has had positive growth for the past three quarters. Thats the opposite of a Recession.
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!
WTF? Do war bonds even exist anymore?
Fank - I am guessing you are from china and trying to spell FRANK
Wouldn't the person selling it be the first owner?
ahhh touché!
I have lost my faith in eBay after I lost the 700 MHz auction.
Did u really expect to win?
Google is a great buyer. Would not hesitate to sell to again. A++++++++++
@Beata
Yep. Otherwise what's the point in bidding?
Hey, you can't win if you don't play...
Instead of spectrum, air contained bobcat. Would not buy again.
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.
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!
So this is a keyboard?
0.00001 cent
So if some one offered to sell it to you for $10, you wouldn't take it? Ass.
You are a very greedy man. The other dragons shall hear of this.
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.
I'd pay one Dollar.
"How much would you pay to be the first Optimus Maximus owner?"
Replace 'first' with 'only'?
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.
$460 is for the keyboard with the spacebar and that's it.
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.