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The Optimus Keyboard which popularized the idea way back in 2007 did make it to market, but it was neither cheap or very good in practice. https://www.youtube.
by jsheard 2y ago
The Optimus Keyboard which popularized the idea way back in 2007 did make it to market, but it was neither cheap or very good in practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj7GYU-wedo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj7GYU-wedo
I don't see how you could avoid putting smooth glossy plastic on the keys, which feels terrible to type on.
- VTimofeenko 2y agoThere are paper texture-like screen protectors for iPads and they don't really affect the image. I wonder if the same surface can be used so the keys have better texture for typing.
- jsheard 2y agoMaybe, but the iPad does have the benefit of an optically bonded display. If the displays were recessed under the surface, as they were on the Optimus Keyboard, I suspect you'd see more blurring from that kind of matte coating as the light is scattered more.
- VTimofeenko 2y agoI think you are correct, it would be more blurry. Unless the manufacturer goes for the same technology, but the BOM would probably just explode.