Keyboards from my collection (2023)
8 days ago
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- #ergonomic-design
- #keyboard-collection
- Marcin Wichary showcases 50 unique keyboards from his collection to celebrate the success of his Kickstarter for 'Shift Happens'.
- The collection includes ergonomic keyboards like the SafeType with mirrors and the frightening-looking Comfort System keyboard.
- Historical keyboards such as the DataDesk Little Fingers and Adesso ergonomic keyboard reflect design changes influenced by the iMac.
- Specialized keyboards include a medical keyboard, a pizza-themed i-Opener internet appliance, and a beautiful 1987 NeXT keyboard.
- Typewriters in the collection feature unique designs like the Olivetti Praxis 48 and an Olympia Reporter with POWER keys.
- Gaming keyboards include QSENN models used by StarCraft gamers and an Atari 2600 BASIC keyboard accessory.
- Custom creations include a one-key joystick keyboard for Zoom mute and a shoe-hidden keyboard for a specific purpose.
- Rare and unusual keyboards include the abKey Evolution, a transparent prison keyboard, and a braille Tellatouch.
- Hybrid devices feature a Seiko watch keyboard, a Panasonic Toughbook with a BlackBerry-style keyboard, and a Sony MiniDisc remote keyboard.
- Historical and training keyboards include a Linotype training keyboard, a Comptometer calculator, and a practice keyboard with a record.