The creators of the DS Pixel Keyboard have come up with a potential solution to the challenge of typing on a touchscreen. The keyboard, which doubles as a display, includes a removable “electrostatic capacitive keycap” frame that sits atop its touchscreen, providing physical keys that facilitate touch typing.
Keyboard that doubles as a second monitor
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Wisse Hettinga
DS Pixel Keyboard has a removable layer of transparent keys that you can use if you dislike typing on a touchscreen
The DS Pixel Keyboard is now available through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The earliest backers can reserve a model with a 1,000Hz polling rate discounted to $349 (plus shipping) or a version for gamers with an 8,000Hz polling rate that is available for $419. Full retail pricing is expected to be closer to $580 and $640, respectively, with delivery estimated as early as February 2025. That’s just a few months away, but its creators have already distributed functional prototypes to some influencers.
Built around a 60Hz touchscreen with a wide aspect ratio and a resolution of 3,840 by 1,100 pixels, the DS Pixel Keyboard has an HDMI input, allowing it to be used as a standalone display. For portability, it’s powered by a 20,000mAh battery that’s claimed to keep it running for up to 12 hours after a three-hour charge, and there’s a built-in pair of stereo speakers.
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