And we thought it was just vapourware! Smartphones and PDAs offer an impressive amount of computing power. But in practical terms, they are not always easy to use. Writing long e-mails or other documents can frankly be a pain.

The revolutionary Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard (£100) uses the latest infrared & laser technology to project a full-size keyboard onto any flat surface. You can then type away accompanied by simulated key click sounds. It really is true future magic at its best.

You’ll be turning heads the moment you pull this baby from your pocket and use it to compose an e-mail on your Bluetooth-enabled PDA or mobile. With 63 keys and full size QWERTY layout (295x95mm projected keyboard size) the LVK can approach typing speeds of a standard keyboard - in a size a little larger than a matchbook!

The lightweight device weighs two ounces and is similar in size to a disposable cigarette lighter. It includes a self-contained, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, so it doesn’t drain any battery power from your PDA or PC. The battery should last around 2 to 3 hours, more than enough time to do some instant messaging and SMS messaging from the handheld device or to update calendar and phone book entries.

Apparently it works under all standard indoor illuminations up to 600 lux at a detection rate up to 400 characters per minute. It also has multiple keystroke support and approximately a 2mm effective keystroke. You’ll need to make you’re your operating surface has no protrusions greater than 1mm.

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BIOS, Apr 12, 06 | Print | Send | Comments (0) | Posted In Input device