Cloth Keyboard Coming Next Year
A British company named ElectroTextiles had demonstrated the world’s first fabric keyboard at IT Expo in Cannes, France. It can be folded, scrunched, and washed, without losing functionality. It also wraps around a palmtop to form a protective case, and includes an integral stand for easier screen viewing. It should be available early next year at between $50 and $70.
"Elektex will revolutionise mobile computing and communications," said development director Chris Chapman. "A keyboard that you can roll-up and put in your pocket, that is waterproof, lightweight and robust, will make life easier for people communicating on the move the world over."
The keyboard is the first of many applications of Elektex technology currently being developed. Also featured at the IT Expo exhibit is the company’s Softphone, a gel-bodied mobile phone sleeved with fabric, that has already attracted the interest of major mobile telecoms manufacturers.
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RE: Cool: Yes! Practical: Maybe
I'm really pleased with the typematic rate of my stowaway, which is one of the reasons I preferred it over the gotype. The fabric keyboard is a neat concept, but it doesn't really add any new functionality (not much smaller than a stowaway) and it doesn't look like it will outperform previous offerings.
Multi purpose keyboard
RE: Multi purpose keyboard
Hee..Hee..
the keyboard
*drool*
The potential is amazing. The price is tempting; $50 compared to the $99 for a Stowaway. The "wow" factor is very high. It could be far less "wow" in practice if it's hard to type on and "unravels" after a few washings, but...wow!
>shivers atari 400 shivers<
Wicked!!!
Better than folding
I don't understand why everyone is so hyped...
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