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title: Optimus keyboard
date: "2005-07-15T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 608
description: I examine the Optimus keyboard concept from Art. Lebedev Studio, featuring individual displays on every key. I find it a remarkable tool for visualizing shortcuts in complex software like Photoshop or mapping controls for gaming.
keywords: [optimus keyboard, art. lebedev studio, oled keys, input devices, user interface design, hardware design]
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[The Optimus keyboard](http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/). Every key of the Optimus keyboard is a stand-alone display showing exactly what it is controlling at this very moment. See it -- it's a remarkable concept.

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## Comments

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- **Jayant** _16 Jul 2005 5:49 am_:
  Not sure of commercial application esp to laptops whose sales are inc and PC dec. So, quite niche
- **S Anand** _16 Jul 2005 8:16 am_:
  Well, laptop keyboards could have this functionality too I guess.
- **Francis** _16 Jul 2005 10:03 pm_:
  i would want to focus on the screen as opposed to the keyboard.
- **S Anand** _17 Jul 2005 11:10 am_:
  True. But it helps teach shortcuts as well. It would help me with Photoshop and some games.

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