Virtual Keyboard Actually Hits the Market!

File under Tech I Never Expected To Actually See: the keyboard-less keyboard. This device actually projects via laser a virtual keyboard onto any flat surface, judging your typing strokes with infrared sensors. It’s only about the size of a disposable lighter, has internal rechargable lithium batteries, connects to PDA or laptop (tablet, most usefully) via USB or data cable, and costs just $99. While it may not be very comfortable on a hardwood table, there’s no reason it can’t be projected on felt, leather, or even a nice big slab of Jello. Mmmmm. Edible keyboards.

Considering this technology was only hinted at less than a year ago, while Bluetooth has been around 10 times longer, it’s surprising to me that we still don’t have a Bluetooth folding keyboard from ThinkOutside.