Most keyboards I have had in recent years have been bland and boring, they served there purpose well, but the time has come for something exciting and original.
Keyboard makers have been doing some brilliant work in recent years, not only are they feature packed, they also look cool (as we demand).
I do like what Logitech is doing (its in my price range as well), even Microsoft are doing some cool things, but the Optimus Maximus is by far and away the best, the coolest and has the most features. Unfortunately, it is the most expensive.
All of these keyboards are available to buy, except number 10, which is still a concept (wait until you see it though).
This list is not THE top 10, bur merely MY top10. If anyone knows of any keyboards they would like to share, just leave a comment with a link.
Features: To describe all the features in one small article would not give this keyboard justice. It is PHENOMENAL, please visit the homepage (http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/) for all the specs and features and downloads…, and you have got to try the interactive demo here: Optimus Maximus Demo.
The price is pretty hefty for a keyboard though, $462.00.
“The Tipro “Free” Keyboard Series is a fully customisable keyboard solution that can be easily tailored to provide the best solution for your particular needs”.
Features: Highly flexible design layout (modular design), Rugged plastic housing, Custom key caps available, Optional pointing, reading and control modules, User definable input data control, Superior mechanical long travel keyswitches, metal carrying plate and secure cabling, Highly reliable, Assembled by UMD and 12 Months Return to Base Warranty.
Features: High-visibility GamePanel™ LCD: Displays game stats and other important system information; Illuminated characters: Choose from three levels of brightness. Locate keys easily in both bright and low-light conditions; Six programmable G-keys:Perform single keystrokes or complex macros with six fully programmable G-keys. Create macros on the fly, without having to pause the action.
Features: TouchDisc™ navigation: Move a finger up and down or across the disc to move the cursor. Move a finger in a circular motion around the perimeter of the TouchDisc to scroll horizontally and vertically through documents; Premium typing experience: Logitech’s PerfectStroke™ key system makes each keystroke fluid and natural; Media controls: A touch-sensitive volume slider makes it easy to quickly adjust the computer’s volume; Rechargeable: No need to replace batteries. Simply place the keyboard in the charging base – a two-hour charge yields up to two months of battery life.
Features: Each key can be lit from any of 512 different colours, Whatever color scheme you feel like, you can programme it to your needs. Nice pastel colors to help you relax, sober colors when you are working. It looks fantastic.
Features: This is both a combination of a keyboard and a mouse. You probably thought this would/could ever be done. If you visit combimouse.com/ and watch the video presentation, it will give you more of an incline to how it works. I love this idea, and would really love to try this.
Features: I know this is from Microsoft, but this keyboard is pretty cool. Its rechargeable, it has a backlit keyboard, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Technology, wireless up to 30 feet, battery status sndicator and 4 USB Ports.
Features: Its wireless (boring), Media Center Button (boring), it has media controls (hasn’t got me excited yet) and its Touch Screen (bloody marvellous, just look how cool it is!).
Features: I know that these types of keyboards are not very popular, but just take a look at it, and the price is only $27 (honestly). It is a flexible illuminated full sized keyboard, it is also very durable and silent. This has to be worth the price.
Features: This is just a concept from the makers of the Optimus Maximus, if this is going to be released it will shoot straight into everyones number 1, it just looks amazing as are its features. It does not have traditional keys (it is touch screen), each key can be customised, not just by color, icon, or letter but by size as well! Video can be played on it, and images can be viewed directly on it as well. I am drooling at the thought of this.
译文:
10款最酷的个性豪华键盘
近几年，我的好多键盘变得陈旧而单调。它们都能正常的工作，但是该换些新奇有创意的键盘了。最近以来，键盘生产商们推出了很多杰出的作品，他们不仅包装个性，看起来也很酷（是我们需要的）。
我喜欢罗技的东西（它的价格也在我能接受的范围内），虽然微软的产品中也有很酷的，但和Optimus Maximus相比就差太远了。Optimus Maximus是最好的，最酷的，最有特点的键盘，不幸的是，也是最贵的。以下列出的，除了第十位的全银幕触碰键盘（Optimus Tactus Keyboard）还是概念键盘，其他都能买到。
1. Artlebedev的OptimusMaximus (http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/)
在一篇短小的文章里，描述出这款键盘的所有特点，是不足以下结论的。它是非凡的。请访问产品主页了解产品所有的规格和特性以及相关下载，点击这里参与产品互动演示。价格也是超高，$462.00。
2．Tipro用户组合键盘（Tipro Custom Assembled Keyboards）
“Tipro自由组合键盘系列是完全的自定义键盘方案，轻松组装的特点满足了用户多变的需求。”
·组装结构设计的高灵活性
·增强塑料构造，金属底座，牢固的卷轴
·可以只要常用键，可指定读取和控制的模块，用户定义输入数据控制
·长长的超级机械键位开关
·高信赖：由UMD组装，12个月内可退货保证书
3．罗技G15玩家键盘（Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard）
·高清晰LCD屏幕：可显示游戏状态和其他重要系统信息
·键盘字母会发光：可选三种不同亮度，强光和弱光都可轻松设置
·六个完全可程式化G钮：执行单键或复杂的宏指令。有了创建的飞行宏，就不用暂停动作
4．罗技超薄蓝牙键盘（Logitech diNovo Edge）
·TouchDisc™触控盘：透过单指在触控盘中心进行上下左右移动，便可进行鼠标光标的控制；而在TouchDisc™触控盘上特定的圆周区域，轻松地移动手指在触控盘上做出画圆圈的动作，可顺利地以横向或是垂直形式来卷动文件或档案。
·顶级的打字体验：罗技PerfectStroke按键结构，让每一次击键的过程能够十分自然而且流畅。
·媒体的操控：触控式音量滑杆，提供超快速精准的音量控制。
·充电式：无须更换电池，只要把键盘放在座充即可 – 充电两小时则可维持长达约两个月之久。
5. 韩国Luxeed彩色发光键盘（Luxeed LED Keyboard)
每个按键都能独立发出512色中的任何一种颜色的光芒。无论你喜欢哪种颜色方案，都可以对键盘编程来满足你的需要。漂亮的水粉色让你放松心情，工作时亮起素净的颜色。它看起来很梦幻。
6． 集成鼠标的键盘（Combimouse Keyboard ）
这是个键盘和鼠标的组合。你可能会想它是怎么工作的，访问combimouse.com/看视频演示，侧重向你介绍它的工作原理。我喜欢这个创意，由衷喜欢这样的尝试。
7．微软Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000键鼠套 (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=080&active_tab=overview)
我知道它来自微软，但这款键盘真的很酷。
·可再充电功能
·背光键盘
·2.4GHz的蓝牙技术，无线信号范围可及30英寸（75.2cm）
·电池状态显示
·4个USB插口
8. Amex数字触摸屏无线键盘（Amex Digital Touch-Screen Wireless Keyboard ）
它的无线（讨厌），多媒体中心按钮（讨厌），由多媒体控制（也未激起我的兴奋）但它的触摸屏幕是惊艳的鲜红，酷毙了！
9. 可完全卷曲的背光键盘（Flexible Illuminated Full Sized Keyboard）
我知道这些类型的键盘并不是很流行，但看一眼，只要27美元，它是可以卷曲通体发光尺寸标准的键盘，并且十分耐用无杂音。这就值了。
10． Artlebedev的全银幕触碰键盘（Optimus Tactus Keyboard）
这是Optimus Maximus设计者Artledev的一款概念键盘。如果它发布的话，所有看到它人都会说它最好。它的所有特性让你感到惊喜。它不在是传统的键盘（它是触摸屏），每个按键不仅可以设定颜色，图标，字母和尺寸，甚至可以在上面播放视频，可以通过它直接看图片。我为这个创意着迷。
以上排名并未经过官方认证，只是我个人排名。如果你有其它设计独特的键盘想与我分享，可以在评论里留下链接。