Luxeed LED Keyboard, the Poor Man’s Optimus Maximus

[ August 5th, 2008 @ 10:04 pm ] ... [ C. S. Magor ] ... [ 206 views]

Luxeed LED Keyboard, the Poor Man’s Optimus Maximus

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Not everyone has $1,500 to squander on a colorful keyboard with OLED keys, that is why there exists a market for cheaper products like the Luxeed. Make no mistake, this is no cheap keyboard. It has 430 LEDs that allow you to customize the color of each key; as long as you aren’t using a Mac or Linux based system.

Video and product specs after the jump.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBBfmb6Dsh8

Product specs according to the manufacturer:

Amazing illuminated keyboard features 430 LEDs and can dynamically change the color of each key

Set each key to any color, or turn the light off on that key

Create custom illuminated key layouts and quickly switch between them with 4 preset buttons

Save key layouts on your hard drive and recall them later

Features animated rainbow effect, or animated random key colors

“Spark” mode allows keys to illuminate only when pressed

Keypad Connects to Keyboard with included cable

Keypad does not illuminate, only the full Keyboard

Standard USB connection

Keyboard Dimensions: 15? x 7.5? x 1?

Keypad Dimensions: 4.25? x 7.5? x 1?

Software Requires Windows XP or Vista (The Luxeed can function on other OS such as Mac or Linux as a regular USB keyboard, but the keys will not light up.)