The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard

iPads and iPhones are wonderful devices that have achieved enormous popularity. But while these devices strive for perfection, they do leave a bit to be desired for those of us that sorely miss the keyboard. If you’re like so many users that really do prefer a keyboard when you have to get some serious work done, then have a look at this cutting-edge new innovative keyboard device for the iPad and iPhone as well as Android Phones.

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard is the latest keyboard invention that projects a laser-generated keyboard image onto any flat, opaque surface. A Class II laser draws a full-size 9 3/4 inch wide by 4 inch high keyboard and renders 3/4 inch square keys with a bit of drop shadow for visual depth.

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard has an optical sensor that detects your finger placement at different locations on the keyboard in three dimensions. And an infrared horizontal plane is projected just millimeters above the surface which detects the actual contact your finger makes with the keys when the infrared plane is interrupted.

The virtual keyboard device translates the detected key strokes into the appropriate character code and sends to your iPhone, iPad or Android device via the Bluetooth radio interface, so no wires or cables needed.

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard can keep pace with even the fastest typists, able to track typing speeds up to 400 characters per minute.  The rechargeable battery provides up to 2 1/2 hours of typing from a 1 1/2 hour charge using the included USB/AC adapter.  The virtual keyboard device dimensions are 3 inches high by 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4″ deep, and a light weight 2 1/2 oz.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $199.95

Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard

This Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard is the ultimate gadget for all you computer geeks out there.  Featuring a small laser device which is capable of projecting the layout of a fully functional keyboard on to any flat surface.

The device can connect to Personal digital assistant (PDA) blackberry, and Smartphones using Bluetooth technology. The unit is powered by a rechargeable battery allowing for up to 2 hours of continuous typing (100-240V AC Wall Adapter charger included).

Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard Video Demonstration

The Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard is compatible with PalmOS 5, PocketPC 2003, Windows Smartphone, Symbian OS, and Windows 2000/XP and Mac OSX however the Mac OSX drivers are not included.

Available: ThinkGeek

Price: $179.95