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Coming sometime late this summer is the new iConnect Keyboard from iHome. Available in both Mac (silver, model IH-K231MS) and Windows PC (black model IH-K230MB), this modern looking keyboard has an integrated iPod/iPhone dock right on the side. The Mac version has integrated application launcher keys while both versions have a pair of USB ports. The keyboard itself connects via USB, natch. The built in rubberized wrist rest makes it look like a laptop without the screen. Sort of. These keyboards will run you $150 which is in my opinion, totally not worth it. On the one hand, the dock is really sweet, but really I’d expect more for that price.

via technabob

Sometimes laptop computers can get extremely hot on the bottom (I’m look at you Apple MacBook), enough to scald your legs or make it uncomfortable to use the computer. Many computer accessory companies now make cooling fans to keep laptops cool, which not only saves your leg but can prolong the life of the computer by keeping internal parts cooler. A lap desk can come in handy for using your notebook computer on the bed or couch or even floor by raising it up to an ergonomic level.

Here’s a unique lap desk from Japanese company Sanwa that combines dual cooling fans with a traditional lap desk. The dual fan system and lifting tray, enables your laptop to stay cool and be angled more comfortably for typing. The right hand side has a flat area that can be used as a mousepad or for note taking on paper and in the back right there’s a cupholder for your coffee or beer. The legs fold up for flat use and the fan plugs into your computer via USB. Cool (literally).

If you type in numbers into your computer all day long than surely you can appreciate having a separate numeric keypad. Having a separate number pad allows you to position it on your desk for optimal comfort while you go about your data entry heavy job. Most keypads have a few extra keys on there besides just the 10 numbers- typically there will be an enter key and a few calculating keys as well. It’s unusual to see a keypad like this one with a handy spacebar tacked on to the bottom. If you need to enter sequences of numbers separated by a space, this could be exceptionally useful for your job (or for fun, if you enter numbers in all day long for fun like me). Like everything else these days, it’s powered by USB and costs a smidgen under $10.

19 Key USB Numeric Keypad

The Combimouse combines the mouse and keyboard into one strange computer accessory. The design is of a split QWERTY keyboard style with two halves, one for each hand. Hunt and peck typers probably need not apply for this one. The right hand side of the keyboard has the direction arrows set off under the last few letters to give the bottom of the keyboard a mouse-like shape. Interesting idea but I somehow don’t really see it taking off. Looks awkward to use just based on looks.

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Yes ladies and gentleman, this is an actual product for sale- the Cat Fur Keyboard. Now let’s play guess what country this comes from…ding ding ding.. Japan!!! CraziestGadgets loves Japan (and not just for their gadgets! we are sushi freaks!). Apparently it’s not real cat fur but rather faux cat fur not that it matters one way or the other. It’s a freakin’ fur-lined keyboard. As Fran Tarkenton, John Davidson and Cathy Lee Crosby would say.. that’s incredible!

product page (jp) via akihabara news

You can’t really expect much out of your mouse- you want it to move you cursor around on the screen, maybe be comfortable, maybe have extra programmable buttons, and maybe be a little bit crazy and have the form factor of some novelty item. But you surely wouldn’t expect your mouse to physically transform into something else. But that’s exactly what this Trypticon Transforming Laser Mouse does- it transforms from a working laser mouse to a Trypticon, which is some sort of robotic dinosaur? What the heck is that thing? Interestingly they chose not to make it wireless which would make it sort of difficult to play with the dino-robot beyond the 3 foot radius of your desk. On the other hand, you could unplug it and swing it around in the air like a helicoptersaurusbot.

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Asus just announced their latest laptop, the F6V, a 13.3 inch notebook computer. Which would not be particularly notable if not for the fact that it comes with one of two different flavors of infused scents- either “morning dew” or “musky black”. Besides the unique aromas emanating from your laptop, Asus has also outfitted the F6V with a ATI Radeon HD4570 graphics processor, 1280×800 resolution screen, stereo speakers and a 1.3M webcam and is available in either white or black (it’s unclear if the colors directly correlate to the infused scents or not). Sounds interesting, although personally I would probably like to smell before buying.

via techfresh

The Saitek PK17U Cyborg Gaming Keyboard with Tri-Color Backlighting has to be the coolest keyboard out there. It’s highly advanced and customizable for all your gaming needs. It has multi-color backlight that’s totally adjustable to a mix of shades. You can even set it up to just illuminate your commonly used keys for gaming. The gaming keys are metal plating for extra wear protection. Best of all it looks pretty awesome- like the controls of a spaceship almost.

Here’s the full specs:

High-end, adjustable, gaming keyboard with customizable backlighting, programmable functions and media keys.
* Multi-color backlighting with Tru Vu illumination through keys (mix shades from Red through Amber to Green) and adjustable brightness
* Touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel
* WASD, cursor, ‘Cyborg’ and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys
* Cyborg Mode–instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the color and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button
* Set and forget–persistent key illumination settings ensure colors remain even after a system reboot
* 12 programmable ‘Cyborg’ keys
* Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas
* Pass-through USB, audio and microphone sockets
* Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands
* Adjustable wrist rest and keyboard rake angle (front and back)
* Gold-plated connectors for USB and Audio

System Requirements:
* Connectivity: USB 2.0
* Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions)