This mechanical keyboard has a whole-ass screen underneath its keys
by Jon Porter from The Verge - All Posts on (#671EE)
The Centerpiece's screen appears to dynamically respond to keypresses. | Image: Finalmouse Boutique gaming mouse manufacturer Finalmouse has big plans for its first foray into the mechanical keyboard market. Its Finalmouse Centerpiece is an eye-catching $349 keyboard that has a screen embedded underneath its transparent keycaps and switches. The effect is that it looks like you're typing on the screen directly, while (hopefully) maintaining the feel and tactility of traditional mechanical switches.
There's been at least one similar attempt at this idea made in the past: the Optimus Popularis. But while the Popularis used its screen (which was only visible through its individual transparent keys) to display useful information like keyboard shortcuts, Finalmouse's seems to be far more cosmetic.
Introducing:
Centerpiece.
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