iTwinge: the perfectly named iPhone keyboard
twinge n. A brief experience of emotion, typically an unpleasant one.Funny, that's the reaction we had when first laying eyes on Mobile Mechatronics' iTwinge iPhone keyboard. At the moment, we're unclear if the iTwinge electronically docks to the base of the iPhone or if it's just a $30 (plus shipping) sleeve with Pogo-like coating for capacitive touchscreens. According to the FAQ, the ultra-low power iTwinge "uses the phones power" but doesn't require any software to work with Apple's iPhone 3G or 3GS handsets. Regardless, after 4 hours of usage an "average user" will increase typing speed by 30% to 40% with 70% to 80% fewer typing errors. Golly! If you pre-order now you can expect shipment in November. So go ahead, we dare ya. Another pic after the break.
[Via ChipChick]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
silenceikillyou @ Sep 16th 2009 9:15AM
That is absolutely the most hideous iPhone accessory I have ever seen. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a large touchscreen? You can't even use half the screen with this......
Frankysan @ Sep 16th 2009 9:20AM
iCringe
EJ @ Sep 16th 2009 10:48AM
Ick!
Dan the Hero @ Sep 17th 2009 3:28PM
i dont even understand why it needs "iphones power"
and why not make one for landscape?
Jeff @ Sep 16th 2009 5:20PM
iDon'tknowwheretobegin.
Hmmm...how about turning it to landscape to make the keys larger. too obvious? seems like a cheap solution.
Dette @ Sep 16th 2009 5:48PM
Holy god.. No way would I buy that.. I took one look and went "ooooheeewwwww.... crap"... that is quite bad..
mngopher2004 @ Sep 16th 2009 5:57PM
This is for people like my Mom who have big fake acrylic nails and cant type on an iPhone because you can't tap the screen with your nails. This way they can use this POS to press the keys with their dagger like nails. :eyerolling smiley:
Kesando @ Sep 16th 2009 7:17PM
Looks like a charging dock
fastlane @ Sep 16th 2009 11:07PM
The person who invented this has a messy house, a ton of garbage on the front seat and floor of their vehicle, and loves having their life complicated and unorganized. They need to kill themselves now.
Jay @ Nov 16th 2009 12:09PM
This looks just like a charger...thanks for this with me. I will definitely check it out!
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