Artemy Lebedev announces Optimus Upravlator

Artemy Lebedev announced the Optimus Upravlator, a 12 button touch-screen keyboard with tactile feedback. Within the case, a 10.8″ LCD screen with a resolution of 800×600 pixels is enclosed. Over the screen, there is a board with 12 transparent buttons. Every button features four contacts (at the top, bottom, on the left and on the right). Pressing the button in the middle is possible, too (“fifth contact”). Availability in second half of 2007. Pricing unknown.