Published December 21, 2011
Skeptical Investigation
A Keyboard Made Out of Lasers
We’re lovers. You know that. But every now and again, something comes across our
desks that just seems... suspicious. Because of the tremendous material upside to all our lives if these
claims pan out, we at times put ourselves in harm’s way to investigate. Albeit skeptically.
We call it: Skeptical Investigation. (Copyright pending.)
THE CLAIM
That the suspiciously small
Magic Cube can project a laser keyboard
onto a flat surface and let you type freely and easily on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone. And that it
actually works.
THE INVESTIGATION
Our legendary team of technicians set the cube up on the nearest
iPhone, with the magical help of Bluetooth. Then, behold: a red keyboard of light showed up on the desk.
After a few minutes of people uttering the word “lasers” in awe, one brave technician stepped up to the
plate and attempted to type.
THE VERDICT
It makes a noise every time a key is struck, which is at first reassuring
and then, after a while... not reassuring. The period key is not in the right place. And it’s sensitive to
the point that you’ll probably have to go back to the classic hunt-and-peck method rather than the home
row style Mrs. Beacon beat into you all those years ago. But, still...
lasers.
VITALS
Magic Cube
official website