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Jan

Das Keyboard Model S mechanical keyboard heads to the Mac this April

We just got a look at one new mechanical keyboard designed for Macs at CES last week (Matias’ Tactile One ), and now we have word of another option for those who take their typing seriously. Das Keyboard confirmed today that a Mac version of its Model S Professional keyboard will be available on April 15th, and that you can pre-order it now for $113 (a 15% discount off its list price)

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Das Keyboard Model S mechanical keyboard heads to the Mac this April

Jan

Matias One: hammer out an iPhone masterpiece on the best keyboard of the ’90s

Between touch-screens and rubber-backed keyboards, we’re getting further away from the tactile, mechanical keyboards we grew up with — except for gamers, who have embraced mechanical keyboards for the improved response times and, of course, the great noise they make. Canadian peripherals maker Matias is adding to its line of Apple Extended Keyboard-inspired typing-decks with the Tactile One: with Bluetooth iPhone control.

Jan

Panasonic Viera touchpad controller prototype hands-on (video)

Looking for a more comfortable web browsing and app using experience on your Panasonic Viera Smart TV ?

Jan

Samsung’s Smart TV SDK reaches 3.0 with support for USB controllers, payment and ads

Even though all signs indicate Samsung will be joining the Google TV party shortly , it’s not going to give up on its own existing Smart TV platform just yet. We don’t know if it will run the two side by side as it has operated with Yahoo! Widgets , but the Korean manufacturer has announced it plans to release version 3.0 of its SDK January 5th. The new Samsung Apps toolkit supports mobile devices and TV sets , and lets developers build in support for remote controls, as well as USB mice, keyboards or gamepads

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Samsung’s Smart TV SDK reaches 3.0 with support for USB controllers, payment and ads

Dec

Oops: Droid 4 makes an early appearance in Best Buy promo

With its backlit keys and shaved corners, it could only be the Droid 4 leading the pack of phones in this Best Buy promo shot. The slider hasn’t yet reached the shop floor, but that hasn’t stopped it from promoting the big box retailer’s Rewards Zone offers

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Dec

Swype gets a new beta, adopts Dragon Dictation for speech to text (video)

Look, either you love or hate Swype — there’s just no two ways about it. Those that can’t imagine life without the gesture-based virtual keyboard will probably only fall deeper in amour with it when greeted with the latest beta

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Swype gets a new beta, adopts Dragon Dictation for speech to text (video)

Dec

Art Lebedev details Optimus Popularis keyboard, puts Mini Six up for pre-order

We haven’t heard too much out of Art Lebedev since its last major update on the Optimus Popularis and Mini Six back in June, but the Russian design studio is now finally providing a few more details on the premium peripherals. That includes our best look at the LCD-laden Optimus Popularis keyboard to date, along with a price for the smaller Mini Six (pictured after the break), the latter of which will set you back $376 and is available for pre-order right now. As for the Optimus Popularis, its price now stands at $1086 with the current exchange rate, and Art Lebedev is promising that the first shipment will arrive by June 1st, 2012.

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Dec

EFO turns its BlackBerry-like iPazzPort into a Skype handset (video)

We know what you’ve been thinking: “this iPazzPort is pretty sweet, but I wish I could talk into it.” Well, for those of you who can’t be bothered with owning an actual BlackBerry , EFO has added a microphone and speaker to its handheld keyboard and touchpad .

Nov

SMK-Link releases Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard for your inner sloth

Exerting energy goes against the very fiber of our 21st century ethos — which is why SMK-Link has come out with the Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard. Available in both Mac- and PC-compatible versions, this little handheld allows users to surf the web, send texts, or control their home entertainment systems from up to 30 feet away. Featuring both a raised QWERTY keyboard and capacitive touchpad, SMK-Link’s latest battery-powered creation boasts 20 function keys, seven hot keys and a dedicated Windows Media Center Start button (on the PC version, naturally). And, since it doesn’t require any software drivers, all you have to do is plug in the RF receiver, sit back, and marinate your afternoon away. You can grab one now for $69 at the source link, below. Otherwise, swerve past the break for a drop of PR.

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Nov

SwiftKey X 2.2 arrives for smartphones and tablets with support for 35 languages

If you’re unhappy with your current Android keyboard, TouchType would like to think that it delivers a better option. The company’s popular input alternative, SwiftKey X, has just received a major update with support for 35 languages, along with full localization for the major European ones. Even if you happen to speak plain ol’ English, the software promises better accuracy and prediction than before with a new multitouch framework. There’s even something for those who like to go really alternative, as Dvorak and Colemak layouts have been added to the mix. Topping it all off, version 2.2 introduces support for Ice Cream Sandwich, along with a host of user interface refinements — which you’ll find in the gallery below. After a quick run around the block with SwiftKey’s latest, we must say that we were quite pleased. Then again, we happen to really like Android’s stock keyboard, too. As for the complete list of languages, just check the PR after the break.

Gallery: SwiftKey X 2.2