Boutique gaming mouse manufacturer Finalmouse introduces its new Centerpiece that is set at the price of $349. It is a mechanical keyboard that has a screen built under clear keycaps and switches. This gives off the illusion that users are typing directly onto the screen whilst also retaining the tactile functions of a traditional keyboard.
There is a variety of visualization including the Matric-style green text that scrolls through along with nature videos. Some of these are made to be interactive, including a pool of water that splashes around dynamically when clicking on certain keys. Additionally, the keyboard also shows a simple interactive game and the company describes this blend of display and switch as its "DisplayCircuit Glass Stack."
Screen-Based Mechanical Keyboards
Finalmouse Launches its New Centrepiece with a Built-In CPU
Trend Themes
1. Screen-based Mechanical Keyboards - The integration of display circuitry on mechanical keyboards opens up opportunities for creating interactive designs and immersive experiences.
2. Interactive Keycap Displays - The incorporation of interactive displays on keycaps creates an avenue for developing personalized gaming experiences.
3. Tactile Screen Keyboards - The combination of traditional keyboard functions and touchscreen technology presents an opportunity for innovation in the design of user interfaces.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Hardware Manufacturing - Incorporating display circuitry and interactive designs into traditional gaming hardware creates a new dimension of immersive gaming experiences for consumers.
2. Computer Peripheral Manufacturing - Screen-based mechanical keyboards and interactive keycap displays open up opportunities for developing new computer peripherals for personal and business use.
3. UI/UX Design and Development - The integration of tactile screens in keyboards presents a new frontier for UI/UX designers seeking to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces across various industries.