Optimus mini 3.0 could sport Bluetooth, touchscreen
Those crazies over at Art Lebedev are starting work on a new Optimus mini 3.0 device, which will likely include Bluetooth for wireless operation and possibly Tactus-esque touchscreen capability. The plan is to have one display divided into three or possibly more zones, but right now it sounds like they're still planning on having the device be AC-powered (boo, hiss). Apparently the current Optimus mini is getting a lot of use as a PowerPoint controller. Who knew? Pictures will be forthcoming, says the official blog.

















adding a touchscreen just makes it a tiny little touch device that does not stand out
The whole novelty of these overpriced things is the fact that it is a keyboard with screens on the keys, not just a big touchscreen that can display a keyboard, plenty of devices do that
It might be worth it if it was more like some of the SideShow devices that cost a third of this thing...
woohoo!!! Another 2 chicks at 1 time button :D
Thats the button that'll cause a recall of this thing. You just know within a week ... everyone is going to be returning it because that button sticks.
It's one of those things that I could have absolutely no use for, but would buy if it were like, say $20. Of course, seeing as how expensive the actual full-blown keyboard was, I'd expect this to be, say, $200. And AC power? Puh-leeze. Any elegance such a product as this ostensibly would have had would be instantly drained by the presence of another ugly cord.
Say what? So this overpriced piece of technology is still for sale??
AC Power? NOT! LAME, bad option!!!!
The only reason corporate "Powerpoint Gurus" are using their overpriced Optimus is because they want to show it off at their lil corporate meeting to all the big wigs. Me, I just drop my pants and flash my own version of L.E.D. Become famous, feed a 3rd world country instead of buying this keyboard!!!! Be a Man!
Faslane
you have LED in your pants?
odd.
I think he means OLED. LED's are much brighter
:P
Okay, I meant OLED, someone didn't get the joke, probably a bad delivery on my part, anyway...enought about my pants!!! LOL, [blushes]
Faslane Out!
I get the joke. Notice the: :P
I know you did, just messin wit ya!
Faslane
Ctrl-Alt-Delete?
I just can't wait for those cheap Chinese knock offs to come!
Hmm... Price? Shocker!
why, yes...yes i Do have LED in my pants, it's an upgrade I got oversees. LOLOLOL...anyway, just stating that this "Maximus" is way too overpriced IMHO. I don't see the hype for a Keyboard?
Oh well, if you can afford it watever floats your boat, and I think it's about as heavy as a boat too..
when they say "wireless", they really mean were gonna give you bluetooth, but you still gotta plug it into the wall.
But can it play doom?
Yes it can. Go get one, and go play.
but ti has a 2 girls one cup button! What's better than that. :D
:P
"Apparently the current Optimus mini is getting a lot of use a a PowerPoint controller."
It says "a a" which should be "as a".
I'd buy it probably because I can afford the keyboard and this is the next best thing. Lol.
That's can't, not can =X!
Sure if they put a 32GB flash drive, USB powered, I'll buy it.
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Excuse me. .......just one question.
Got a smartphone WinMo/ Symbian? if yes, buy a nice app called SallingClicker for just $20 and install it on your lappie. Use it to control your pc (mouse) , play itunes, etc, use it as a PRESENTER'S best friend. In addition, look as geeky as you can during the presentation with your phone....make pple wonder what the heck? how is he doing that?
what else? ooh I'm a BIG BIG dawg... WOOF ....WOOF ....WOOF!!
"ooh I'm a BIG BIG dawg... WOOF ....WOOF ....WOOF!!"
WTF???
I would imagine oleds draw a hefty current, no?
The most Useless think they could think about. Unless it'll cost 10$...
Man, these guys just can't get enough of t.A.T.u. Are they the only singing group in Russia?
Are he kidding? Unless he wants to sell a software :).
http://mm-aa-xx.livejournal.com/709.html
but will it blend?