Reviews of the Optimus Maximus
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CNET Review
The Good: Innovative OLED-based keys; completely customizable key layout; powerful configuration software; built-in SD card slot lets you transport custom layouts.
The Bad: Expensive; not enough practical benefit.
The Bottom Line: As impressive as we find the Optimus Maximus keyboard in concept, the $1,600 price tag overwhelms its real world benefits. We can only recommend this keyboard to those most charmed by this unique keyboard's novelty.
Manufacturer: Art.Lebedev Studio
Part number: Optimus Maximus
General
- Device Type Keyboard
- Form Factor External
- Depth 6.8 in
- Width 21.1 in
- Height 1.5 in
Input Device
- Interface USB
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Keys Qty 113
- Features 2-port Hi-Speed USB hub, Stand-alone OLED display in every key
- Key/Button Function Programmable
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.5.1 or later
- System Requirements Details MacOS X 10.5.1 or later - RAM 256 MB - HD 20 MB, Windows XP/Vista - RAM 256 MB - HD 20 MB
Interface(s) Required
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type B
Interface Provided
- Port(s) Total (Free) 2 Hi-Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A
Expansion Slot(s)
- Slot(s) Provided 1 SD Memory Card
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