Smartphone and tablet users who want a
full-sized keyboard without carrying one
around may want to check out a device
called the Magic Cube.
Demoed by manufacturer Celluon at CES
this week, the Magic Cube displays a full
keyboard and a multi-touch mouse on just
about any flat surface. The virtual keyboard
and mouse appear as red, illuminated
projections on the surface. An optical
sensor detects the position of your fingers
to determine which keys you're pressing
and how you're moving the mouse.
The Magic Cube can use Bluetooth to pair
with your mobile device or USB to connect
with a Windows or Mac computer. The
device is compatible with iOS 4 or higher,
Android 2.2 or higher, Mac OS 10 or
higher, and all versions of Windows from
XP to 7. The cube itself is compact, so it's
easy to carry around, certainly easier than
lugging around a physical keyboard and
mouse.
Of course, like any projected keyboard, the
Magic Cube lacks the tactile feel of a
physical keyboard. But the device does
emit a clicking sound each time you press a
key, so at least you can hear your typing. A
columnist from 9to5Mac who tried the
cube was impressed with its accuracy,
citing only one typo out of 100 words.
The Magic Cube sells for $149 directly
through Celluon and for $115 through
Amazon, where so far it's garnered 3.9
stars out of 5.
http://m.cnet.com/news/magic-cube-projects-a-virtual-keyboard-on-any-flat-surface/57562981

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