One of the frustrating things is that netbooks, because they are cheap, usually lost in premium features such as backlit keyboards. Of course, because they are economic owners often feel happier with the idea of opening of piracy and, in general, and that’s what members of my Dell Mini forum vrg3 made his netbook. Want to remain able to write, while in the darkness, they drilled a well of a white LED webcam from the A90, which is activated or deactivated by pressing Ctrl.

He describes it as the DIY version of ThinkLight Lenovo, and uses an LED rescued from a string of Christmas tree lights with a microcontroller ATTINY13. The latter controls the Ctrl key through the key pins, hold the button down for few seconds and turns off the light on and off.

Of course, if you feel less confident in microcontroller programming then you could mount a switch or button somewhere, but of course that would probably require cutting more holes in their netbook. While the above picture is not dramatically impressive as vrg3 that the fault of the camera instead of implementing the LED itself.

If all had useful keyboard extras from Adesso AKB-520. One side has a data card reader capable of reading SD, MMC and Memory Stick Pro cards. You can also get two additional USB 2.0 ports, which always scarce. That makes digital cameras and flash units mount much faster.

The button layout also has a few extras, including seven dedicated media keys and seven keys to Internet. Use them to quickly call your favorite programs or controlling music or video playback. This low profile offers a built-in keyboard wrist rest, but otherwise lacks an ergonomic hand and practical way. It would be a good buy for Mac owners can use a multi-card reader, but unfortunately, only runs on Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000 systems. Purchase one of drops to $ 29.99.

The concept of Dell Froot, while strange name aims to be the environment and save the planet with two projectors. One for a virtual keyboard, and one for the monitor. Pretty big idea and a great space saver to boot.

Paulino was designed by Charles as part of a contest Dell sustainability. The case of the film is constructed from starch-based biodegradable polymers and is similar to the fruit / Froot. The technology is almost there. Not quite, but almost.

This requires a mouse, but once the technology advances, there is no reason that can not be projected as well.

If you spend any amount of time writing probably understand that a good keyboard can really affect a quick and convenient that you can write. I like the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard and if I try to write to my old Logitech G15, I’m much slower. Some people also like a more compact keyboard with a lot of typing feel.

A new keyboard called Miniguru is set to hit stores in Q4 2010 and promises to make typing faster and easier, always keeping your fingers on home row. The keyboard also has a mouse stick in the middle of the keys very much like what Lenovo used some of its ThinkPads.

The keyboard sports mechanical switches to give you click the old school and the feedback that many touch typists desire. The keyboard can also be configured in many ways with the keys printed or blank. You can even choose a vertical or horizontal enter key. The keyboard is very small in size that is typical laptop keyboard. Prices for the keyboard is unknown. You can order the thing with custom colors as well, but the colors and design are not final, according to the manufacturer.

ION are best known for its USB-enabled turntable and tape, but the company has announced a slightly different type of peripherals at CES 2010 this week. The ionic ITYPE is a full size QWERTY keyboard designed for use with the iPhone or iPod touch, by batteries so you can even take phone.

Easy Text Input in Apple’s smartphone is one of the most common requests we see, since many users have been able to retire, or at least semi-replacing your laptop or netbook with an iPhone. Recently we saw a Bluetooth keyboard driver for the iPhone that allows you to connect any wireless text input peripherals such as a QWERTY mini board folding Stowaway ‘.

It is unclear exactly ION specifications as ITYPE connects to the iPhone, if it’s a wired or wireless hook-up. We are also a little unsure about the keys, which seem a bit too ZX Spectrum for our tastes. However, let’s find out for sure when the ITYPE goes on sale in Q2 2010, price TBA.

Press Release:
ITYPE ION ® transforms iPhone into a ultraportable DESKTOP COMPUTER

Full size desktop keyboard allows fast and accurate text entry on the iPhone

Cumberland, RI (January 7, 2010) – ION (www.ionaudio.com), a technology leader in consumer audio and entertainment, announces ITYPE, desktop keyboard first in the world designed exclusively for the iPhone. ION ITYPE bring to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall Booth 11,714, January 7-10, 2010.

ITYPE is a comfortable, family computer keyboard for use with the iPhone. This first-of-its peripheral type battery power transforms the handheld device from a mobile phone in a ultra-portable screen. ITYPE has a standard QWERTY keyboard layout with full sized keys and complete functionality of a desktop keyboard.

Travelers, tourists and other users of the iPhone on the road will appreciate the weight savings ITYPE, which may enable them to complete journeys without a laptop. “For years, travelers who wanted to find a way out of the office or away from home without having to carry a heavy laptop,” said Gregg Stein, Managing Director, Ion. “ITYPE iPhone becomes the first truly comprehensive travel solution to computing.”

ITYPE ionaudio.com will be available during Q2 2010.

CES is a good time to find some interesting ideas. The latter is Smartfish and aims to relieve stress through the use of motors on keyboards. How does this work? From time to time – depending on its workload, the keyboard is moved slightly so that the wrists do not hurt. This helps prevent stress injuries that come from repeated use.

I know I’m using a keyboard most of the time, every day, and I know if you have the wrong position or not careful enough, will end with some kind of injury or pain. Personally, this has never really been a problem, but I can imagine that if you are in front of a screen 10 hours a day, typing, could be cause for concern.

It’s either brilliant or ridiculous. The two halves are moving and subtly vibrates the base once or twice an hour for a massage to his wrist. This all depends on how hard the type and for how long. Whatever it is, will be available in mid-April for $ 150 (USD).