Ask anyone what they think is the best computer keyboard and you’ll probably get a different answer for each person you ask. Some prefer “natural” keyboards, others prefer traditional shapes. Some are die-hard Logitech fans while others like Microsoft’s models.

Let’s step back in time for a moment.

If you can sacrifice the “Win” key (which I can’t because I use it all the time,) you need not look any further than the IBM Model M. Those have the most rock-solid construction of any keyboard ever made, but it has one drawback: It’s loud. Really loud. Every key pressed results in a CLICK-CLACK, but the responsiveness is unbelievably good. I have used a few of these, and if one existed with the Win key I would buy one. But that will never happen unfortunately. Asking me to give up my Win key is like asking a Mac user to give up the Apple key, i.e. not going to happen.

Incidentally, the Model M can serve as a bitchin’ gaming keyboard too. Responsiveness counts in any game and many serious gamers choose the Model M.

Now let’s step forward to the present.

Some say the upcoming Optimus Maximus keyboard is the ultimate keyboard to own. And yes that is its real name.

Just to let you know how serious this keyboard is, it requires a power supply to run it. All the keys are backlit, but this one does one better: Each key is a 48×48 stand-alone display. In color. I’m not kidding. This means you could literally program it to display any language. You could also make it look like a Mac or Windows keyboard (just choose your logo.) Or you could program the key displays specifically for a game like Half-Life.

This keyboard also has USB ports, SD card reader and an optional K-Lock.

Why the lock?

Because this keyboard costs over $1500 US Dollars.

Will we be purchasing one for review? Um… no. Don’t think so.

But we’d be happy to receive a test unit.