Survey: Keyboards, DRM to become scarce in 2012

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What's a keyboard?

When is a keyboard not a keyboard? Just because a keyboard is projected isn't it still a keyboard? For example, does an Apple iPhone have a keyboard?

Physical keyboards have certain advantages over virtual, home row, certain physical cues as to where your fingers go, feedback, etc.

I can predict that Microsoft's and Apple's touch technologies may migrate to a desk surface to manipulate information and data, and it may also include a wireless keyboard.

As a former "Certified Office Automation Professional" (yes there really was a COAP), I can remember the time when it was predicted that "executives" would not learn to type, or use a computer and I did not believe that prediction either.

I am not sure what the authors mean by "scarce" by 2012, but I do believe that the number of devices with virtual keyboards will increase and that a single physical wireless keyboard could be used on a variety of devices, if desired.

This could mean "scarce" physical keyboards or just more efficient use of wireless keyboards by being able to connect to multiple devices. Take your pick.

Posted by: oldpcguy   Posted on: 12/16/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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