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.

[Sam @ Mar 10th 2008 8:27PM]

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

[vypergts @ Mar 10th 2008 8:38PM]

It might be worth it if it was more like some of the SideShow devices that cost a third of this thing...

[GreezyG @ Mar 10th 2008 8:40PM]

woohoo!!! Another 2 chicks at 1 time button :D

[ScareyJ @ Mar 10th 2008 9:13PM]

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.

[stitifier @ Mar 10th 2008 8:40PM]

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.

[Homeboy @ Mar 10th 2008 8:46PM]

Say what? So this overpriced piece of technology is still for sale??

[lanejasper69 @ Mar 10th 2008 8:44PM]

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

[austin @ Mar 10th 2008 9:00PM]

you have LED in your pants?

odd.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Mar 10th 2008 9:56PM]

I think he means OLED. LED's are much brighter
:P

[lanejasper69 @ Mar 10th 2008 10:03PM]

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!

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Mar 10th 2008 10:15PM]

I get the joke. Notice the: :P

[lanejasper69 @ Mar 11th 2008 12:06PM]

I know you did, just messin wit ya!

Faslane

[mushrooshi @ Mar 10th 2008 9:03PM]

Ctrl-Alt-Delete?

[Brassen @ Mar 10th 2008 9:03PM]

I just can't wait for those cheap Chinese knock offs to come!

[Aguiluz @ Mar 10th 2008 9:13PM]

Hmm... Price? Shocker!

[lanejasper69 @ Mar 10th 2008 9:26PM]

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..

[Shannin @ Mar 10th 2008 9:30PM]

when they say "wireless", they really mean were gonna give you bluetooth, but you still gotta plug it into the wall.

[sschwend @ Mar 10th 2008 10:07PM]

But can it play doom?

[Raheem @ Mar 10th 2008 10:14PM]

Yes it can. Go get one, and go play.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Mar 10th 2008 10:16PM]

but ti has a 2 girls one cup button! What's better than that. :D
:P

[Hero @ Mar 10th 2008 10:08PM]

"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.

[Hero @ Mar 10th 2008 10:10PM]

That's can't, not can =X!

[AlphaTeam @ Mar 10th 2008 10:20PM]

Sure if they put a 32GB flash drive, USB powered, I'll buy it.

[tophat @ Mar 10th 2008 10:21PM]

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[Jimmy Jones @ Mar 10th 2008 10:46PM]

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!!

[bi0hazard @ Mar 11th 2008 12:27AM]

"ooh I'm a BIG BIG dawg... WOOF ....WOOF ....WOOF!!"

WTF???

[mb @ Mar 11th 2008 1:48AM]

I would imagine oleds draw a hefty current, no?

[fgpx78 @ Mar 11th 2008 8:50AM]

The most Useless think they could think about. Unless it'll cost 10$...

[Galley @ Mar 11th 2008 9:51AM]

Man, these guys just can't get enough of t.A.T.u. Are they the only singing group in Russia?

[mmaaxx @ Mar 11th 2008 12:42PM]

Are he kidding? Unless he wants to sell a software :).

http://mm-aa-xx.livejournal.com/709.html

[diemacht @ Mar 11th 2008 8:12PM]

but will it blend?