Video: Optimus Maximus install, setup, Configurator, and use!

Ah, finally, video of the production Optimus Maximus keyboard in real world use with our machine running the Configurator software. We won't spoil all the fun, hit up the video after the break to see it in action.

[MP4] - Download, h.264 65MB

Update: Ok, YouTube was totally sucky for the first couple hours, but the embedded video is now online after the break. Of course, you can also download it from the link right above. Sorry for the delay!

[Greg @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:02PM]

Video is broken

[Jake @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:28PM]

GAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR. I've been waiting with geekdrool since the tease earlier today. Lemme see it!

[Mr.Tech @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:39PM]

I really want to see the video too but which one of us will lay down a grand for this thing? I don't think I will. I rather get myself a evil elmo.

[smilgy @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:56PM]

Damn you! thats the second time today

[CraigJ @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:02PM]

Kermit must die

[beef_supreme @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:21PM]

ROFL

nice, Kermit.

[schagg @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:32PM]

Kermit, I see what you did there ;)

[Ryan Block @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:34PM]

Sorry guys! I wonked up the embed, it wasn't ever taken down, it just wasn't always public. It's fixed now though!

[Greg @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:39PM]

Still broken to me Ryan

[Hero @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:42PM]

The video was taken off!! Grrr... You guys should just put up a file for dl.

[Jake @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:43PM]

Yep, still borked for me too.

[Ryan Block @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:45PM]

Oh how I loathe YouTube. Working on it...

[Hero @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:50PM]

o.0 Vid on 2nd page! Thanks al.m.suarez!

[Rafer @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:55PM]

Stage6 doesnt fuckup like this it just gets hacked... PUT IT ON STAGE6

[Ryan Block @ Feb 22nd 2008 5:21PM]

The download is now online! Ugh, really sorry about this everyone. I think it's time we got off YouTube.

[JohnTitor @ Feb 22nd 2008 5:29PM]

Please Engadget, show YouTube the finger and use Stage6
or anything else for the matter

[Ryan Block @ Feb 22nd 2008 5:30PM]

This will probably be the last time we use YouTube. Not sure it'll be Stage6 we move to, but we'll figure something out.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Feb 22nd 2008 6:16PM]

use vimeo. Joystiq uses it and has a pretty sleek interface compared to youtube.

[Bazza @ Feb 22nd 2008 6:28PM]

Please Ryan if you have to change, use another flash based video provider. Flash can be viewed on many device that support flash 9 or flash lite 3, thus you get more coverage in many platforms. Stage 6 will be a very bad choice, unless you provide two versions of the video....a high quality divx version alongside a low res flash version.

Please consider.

[Dan @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:02PM]

The vid is not working

[TEG @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:02PM]

Video Already Pulled???

:(

[Eric N. @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:03PM]

Wow... video taken down in an hour?

[Eric N. @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:04PM]

Ooops.. < 5 minutes. Hahah!

[Bradicus @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:04PM]

Engadget is sorry, this video is no longer available.

[Liam @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:04PM]

Uh... free advertising? Why would they pull it?

[Liam @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:04PM]

It's a private video. Whatever that is.

[Liam @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:38PM]

'It's working now' my arse.

[Chip @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:05PM]

Dang. Video has been taken down already.

[Danny @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:06PM]

Dead video is dead.

[T_R_J @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:07PM]

ENGADGET YOU TORMENT US SO!

[Conda @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:07PM]

video's not pulled, its set in private mode, probly accidentally

[und3rf0rce @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:08PM]

This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request.

[Josh @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:09PM]

"we're sorry this video is no longer available"

bummer.

I would really like to see this thing in action...

[Jared W @ Feb 23rd 2008 8:20PM]

Make the video public engadget! I would love to see this thing in action after over a year of hearing about it.

[bob sakamano @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:09PM]

looks like we've been block-blocked

[Kevin @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:14PM]

Is anyone excited about this besides Ryan Block?

[Andrew @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:17PM]

I am.
I'll never buy one, but what geek could resist a keyboard made up of sweet ass mini OLED displays?

[Carl Vitullo @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:40PM]

me too. i'm surprised there's a half-life layout, that's one of those little touches that makes it awesome. i'd never do it myself, but since it's there, it's just awesome.

[Azayzel @ Feb 23rd 2008 3:27PM]

Excellent and totally cool concept... though way over-priced to drum up any type of demand except web-traffic to see it in action. I could see deep-pocket companies (or government) dropping cash into this one for custom systems that require specific key layouts that change frequently, or for multi-system access with one keyboard to control each of them (again, each requiring different layouts). Not too sure of the usefulness to gamers at such an outrageous cost though. How about an ad disclaimer before you mention Apple again? lol, j/k there

On a side note, I'm curious how much Apple is kicking to you guys here at Engadget? You clearly indicate that the "default" keyboard has a Windows key, yet you go on to explicitly state it's hooked up to your Mac??? So what, other than cross-system usability, why didn't you demo it on a free Linux flavor or not even bother mentioning "It's a Mac!"? Macs are cool and all, but M$ systems have a much higher user-base, and thus, a potentially much larger market-base for sales/revenue. Not hating here, I have all flavors of OS's in my home, so I'm pretty much neutral in whichever OS works best for it's intended purpose. I just dislike blatant marketing spiel.

[Kevin @ Feb 23rd 2008 4:53PM]

Cuz dude, all the cool silicon valley kids use macs :-). RB is from SF, that practically counts

[lanejasper69 @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:25PM]

hahahahahh, that's funny....they're trying to gain sales by pulling the video so you have to buy one of these ridiculously priced KEYBOARDS to see it in action. well, that's what I believe anyway I HATE THIS THING!!!! Way too overrated and over priced!!!

lame...

[BluesK1d @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:39PM]

The manufacturer can't "pull" a video of someone else simply filming their product.

[zhangpe @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:28PM]

go to youtube

[Gremlin @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:32PM]

I don't see why they cant just make the spring or mechanical mechanism under the keys a little looser so the keys are easier to press. It seems like a pretty easy process for a manufacturer. Anyways, in the mean time, our DiNovo Edge's rein supreme!

[PerfectC @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:31PM]

lanejasper69 they wouldn't pull the video because it is bringing them publicity noob. The video will be up soon you will see

[grant @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:35PM]

Get your shit together Engadget.

[Carl Vitullo @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:41PM]

i think we need more comments about the video being down.

[holycow @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:42PM]

boo the video is not working :(

[Mike @ Feb 22nd 2008 3:45PM]

GOOD GOD! TEH VID IS DOWN!!!

[Alan @ Feb 22nd 2008 4:53PM]

Excuse me. Has anyone noticed the video isn't working?