It used to be that graphics cards and processors defined a PC but I for one think the most defining characteristic of a computer are the parts you actually interact with: the display, mouse and keyboard.
1. Happy Hacking Keyboard HP Japan, PFU Ltd 525,000 yen
PFU Ltd of Ishikawa, Japan, an affiliate of Fujitsu, is producing the Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional HP Japan, a made-to-order keyboard handcoated with Urushi lacquer. This made to order keyboard is coated many times using a special brush made from the hairs of virgins, and then powdered with gold dust! The price for this expensive computer keyboard is a grand sum of 525,000 yen or about US $4,440.
Read Japanese? Check out their website.
2. 2000-IS-DT, 2000-IS-PM Stealth Computer $2,200.00
Going to war with your keyboard? Stealth Computer makes devices to reduce risk of failure in hazardous areas, the 2000-IS-DT & 2000-IS-PM come enclosed in non-corrosive stainless steel with an optical isolated barrier ensuring NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) 4X protection. What other keyboard has a temperature range of -40F to +194F (-40C to +90C)? Stealth makes many other expensive steel NEMA keyboards, but this one looks like the costliest. We’ll ignore the rest for the sake of making this article more interesting.
See more about the 2000-IS models.
3. TouchStream LP, Fingerworks $1500+
These mystical keyboards originally retailed for $340 but since FingerWorks has been bought out and no longer produces keyboards, TouchStream LPs in great condition have started selling at inflated prices to fanatics. You can look for yours on eBay if you don’t mind spending hundreds on used computer accessories.
No longer in production, but it still has a website.
4. Executive Keyboard, Maltron £550.00
Maltron produces ergonomic keyboards they claim reduce the stresses on fingers, wrists, and arms while typing. This is one of their newer models made with Perspex, Stainless-Steel and Polycarbonate key-tops.
Whats a Maltron? Here’s the product page.
5. Dual Handed Ergonomic 3D, Maltron £375.00, £435.00
Get your Maltron keyboard in Qwerty, Maltron or Dvorak layouts! There are also US English, UK English, French, German, Norwegian/Norsk and Swedish versions available. The letter keys are angled inwards to match natural finger movements and the keys for the longer fingers are recessed. Getting a trackball on your crazy 3d keyboard will cost you an extra £65.
Would girls make fun of me if I had this at my apartment?
6. Professional II™, Datahand $675.00
What if a keyboard could be adjusted to fit the size and shape of each person’s hands? We’ll you’d have a Datahand! The unique finger and thumb switches change the 4 different typing modes.
Feel the difference!
7. Keyless Ergonomic Keyboard, orbiTouch $399.00
The orbiTouch Keyless ergonomic Keyboard creates a keystroke when you slide the two domes into one of their eight respective positions. You type the different characters by sliding the domes to create letters and numbers. The orbiTouch Keyless ergonomic Keyboard also has an integrated mouse, so moving the domes gives you full mouse and keyboard capability.
Is it just me, or does this look like some 1980s children’s toy?
8. Comfort Keyboard, Comfort Keyboard Systems $349.00
The Comfort Keyboard is separated into three sections, which can be adjusted easily and locked into place. The Comfort Keyboard also features complete key reprogramming and a programmable “rest period indicator”, which reminds users to take a break?
Is it time for a break yet?
9. Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, Microsoft $249
This media keyboard, otherwise known as the Ultimate Keyboard, due out in May features a magnetic dock with 4 USB ports. The ultra-thin ergonomic design was reportedly influenced by inspiration from details found in Cadillac and BMW interiors. An aluminum finish makes this keyboard quite attractive.
Be wowed by Microsoft’s product demo, or just see more pics.
?. Optimus Keyboard, Art Lebedev Studio $???
We couldn’t finish a keyboard list without the OLED Keyboard. We’ve heard rumors it’ll cost $1200, but where will the OLED screen keyboard really place on the list of most expensive keyboards when it comes into production? So far, there have only been 3d renderings, but it has been reported a working model will debut at CeBIT later this month.
Check out some more renderings.
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I LOL'ed when I read "This made to order keyboard is coated many times using a special brush made from the hairs of virgins, and then powdered with gold dust!"
how did number 9 at 249 make it to top ten ???
interesting list …
That first one makes no sense… Why would anybody pay that amount? For 4K I can get a dozen virgins
The price point for the Optimus keyboard (now officially Optimus Maximus) has been set at $1,490.
Look here for their blog.
That is the most amazing keyboard ever.
I like the 3rd, 6th and 7th personally..
Optimus (#?)ships for 1564.37 US$ – should place it around top 5…
Fujitsu once again lay’s claim to be the worlds biggest proponent of P.T. Barnum’s famous phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute”…
With televisions that use panasonic glass and drivers, costing over 10K, and providing average picture quality and lesser when compared to the new Pioneer Kuro line, they now have a keyboard made especially for suckers as well.
Good job, fujitsu. Maybe one day you can actually make a product that’s worth the money that you charge(Steal).
Probably not in my lifetime..:)
data hand how do you even type on this thing I think its better just to pay less money for a regular keyboard in stead of paying alot more money and have to learn how to type on it… how do you type on it it just a hand hoder with finger slots
they all look weird and un real and the first one looks like a normal keyboard and for that price who would pay that
whow! the 6th one is ammmaaazziiinnngggg!!!!!!!!!!
oye! i would pay more with that one!
ThinkGeek has the Optimus Maximus OLED KB for $1589.99.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/9836/
Why not produce this kind of keyboard:
http://www.designnews.com.cn/DesignWork/images/Photo/59db689b-77d1-42d9-b249-f64b9116c5e9.jpg
or here:
http://diyism.com/?action=hardware.keyboard
I just saw a Cherry keyboard sell for over $600 on eBay. Wowzers!
actually, the most expensive keyboard is the Fairlight Xynergi Media Production Center at $28,000
oh yea.. seeing, “-hair of virgins” made me wanna buy that thing.
Art Lebedev Studio are working on a new keyboard. It’s basically a touchscreen LCD, but the kicker is that you can watch movies on it
They call it the Tactus.
Cool but I suppose you would need to detail an expensive item like this in your home contents insurance – but if you can afford one of these then i’m sure you can afford the insurance
“This made to order keyboard is coated many times using a special brush made from the hairs of virgins.”
WTF?!?
How do you type “The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog?”
what is mening of F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9
I want to try to buy this one!
a like this different keyboard……OMG…
ill stick too this 5 euro one thank you qweeuyquuesalkdhadkzc,nbc
talk about your “learning curve”
the keyboard coated with th hair of virgins in friggin gross i mean who wants to run their hands of the new factory recruits pubes….? not me….
but gotta give it to #5 it’s kikass
the 1st one sounds like “Happy Hanukkah”
This post is really very appreciable.your post is very advantageous for me and very good. That first one makes no sense… Why would anybody pay that amount? For 4K I can get a dozen virgins. “This made to order keyboard is coated many times using a special brush made from the hairs of virgins, and then powdered with gold dust!”
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Daniel01
oPTIMUS IS NOW 2200.00 USD
I get through 2 keyboards a year. If any of them can be dropped into a washing machine Ill buy one.
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How about an updated list? This is now way out. There are 100% stainless steel k/brds with 10mm SS backing plates, 38mm SS trackball – You can literally drive a dozer over it. Those are typically 300 to 400 Euro to the end user.
LOL There are zillions you can drop into a washiung machine, or even operate underwater, should you have a waterproof cpomputer! (Submersible tablet computers are readily available – Just search for it.)