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united keys offers oled keyboards on the cheap

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If you’ve been craving the light up keys of Art Lebedev’s OLED Optimus Maxiumus Keyboard, but don’t want to take out a second mortgage on your house to buy one, now you can get yourself a taste of programmable OLED goodness without breaking the bank.

United Keys OLED keyboard keep their prices on planet Earth…

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December 27th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing gadgets technology

textile: interactive fabric made of thousands of computer keys

TEXTile is an interactive art piece made of nearly 23,000 computer keycaps, fabric, a projector, and custom software. Viewers can type messages that become a part of the project itself.

Here’s how it works: “In this interactive sculpture, thousands of recycled keyboard keys are embedded into a continuous textile. The keys spell out a line-by-line…

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October 17th, 2008 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: computing geek art + craft

ctrl-alt-del key cups, not key caps

Reset Key Cups by MOD Design

You won’t be able to type very fast on these keyboard-inspired ceramic cups, but you will be able to enjoy your favorite beverage in them.

Created by Taiwan’s MOD Design, Reset Cups are larger-than-life versions of the “Ctrl-Alt-Del” keys, typically used to reboot or login to your Windows PC. Each set of three key cups…

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September 27th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

nerd out your neckline with computer key jewelry

These cool necklaces feature a recycled computer key fused to a hand-cut glass tile. The perfect gift for the geeky girl in your life!

These beauts are handmade by Capitola Girl Jewelry. She sells them on Etsy for 29 bucks. They come on an 18 inch chain with a silver clasp. She promises to center…

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September 10th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

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super mario brothers keep keys company

Super Mario Light Mascot Keychains

Stuff that features the likeness of Mario and his video game pals never seems to get old around here, so why not check out these new keychains based on Nintendo’s favorite gaming icons.

These Super Mario Light Mascot keychains from Bandai come in a set of five familiar faces from the classic Nintendo franchise. The…

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September 5th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games

keyboard-inspired piggy bank

Save Key Piggy Bank

This cleverly designed piggy bank looks like a giant key from a computer keyboard, emblazoned with word “Save.”

The oversize plastic computer key (4.5″ x 4.5″ x 2.25″) serves as a constant reminder to save those spare coins you found under the couch cushion. The Auto Save Bank is just $10 from Uncommon Goods.

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March 23rd, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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sit on these giant key caps

Command Site Stackable Stools

Designer Ross McBride has created these whimsical stools which are modeled after the keys on your computer keyboard.
Command Sit stackable plastic stools look perfect for a dorm room or other playful space. The giant key seats provide one simple and succinct command, “sit.” They’re available in both black with white letters and beige with…

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February 23rd, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun