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The Phantom Lapboard is a wireless keyboard by Phantom Entertainment. It was first released on June 23, 2008 two years after its originally planned release date.

Originally designed as a component of The Phantom, it is currently being marketed as an individual purchase for use with Internet TV and PC video games while the console has been cancelled.

In 2010, a new model of the Phantom Lapboard was released, which is designed to work with Internet TV, gaming and media centers.

Pricing

On August 15, 2006, it was announced that the price for the Lapboard would be $129.99 and customers who preorder get $30 off immediately. The first large production order of the Phantom Lapboard was shipped from China on June 15, 2009 and is scheduled to arrive in the USA on July 9, 2009.

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  • White Version White Version

Features:

  • Super slim keypad with scissor-type keycaps
  • 3 - button laser mouse with scroll wheel
  • Tilt keyboard design with swiveling plate for both right and left handed users
  • Two-way 2.4ghz rf technology with 79 channels and 11 ids per channel
  • Wireless operational range can reach up to 10 meters in open space
  • Compact size keyboard with 13 mce hotkeys (10 compound mce hotkeys)
  • 1200 dpi resolution with motion detection on acceleration of 8g
  • Hhigh-speed motion detection of 20 inches/second
  • Low power consumption, 16ma in working mode
  • Self adjusting 4-step power saving function with power on/off button
  • Battery duration typically 4 months

Specifications:

  • General:
    • Device Type: Keyboard
    • Wireless Receiver: USB Wireless Receiver
    • Form Factor: External
  • Input Device:
    • Connectivity Technology: Wireless
    • Interface: RF
    • Max Operating Distance: Up To 33 FT
    • Key/Button Function: Volume
    • Ergonomic Design: Yes
    • Keyboard Layout: Qwerty
    • Pointing Device / Manipulator: Mouse
    • Movement Detection Technology: Laser
    • Pointing Device Features: Scrolling Wheel, Wireless
  • Expansion / Connectivity:
    • Connections: 1 X Usb - 4 Pin Usb Type A
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Compliant Standards: ISO 9001, EN 60950, IEC 60950, FCC Part 15, RoHS, WEEE
    • Package Type: Retail
  • Battery:
    • Type: AA Type
    • Installed Qty: 4
    • Technology: Alkaline

The lapboard runs on Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher Apple Macos X 10.1.X - 10.6.X, Ps3, Xbox, Boxee, Google TV/IPTV.

Marketing and release date

The Phantom Lapboard was released for consumer sales in 2008 and is currently sold on the companies website, Amazon, NewEgg and NCIX.

In April 2008, MaximumPC (a PC gaming website) published a hands-on with the lapboard, describing it as "extremely promising" although the supplied mouse "experienced signal dropouts at a distance of about 24 inches from the sensor". They were able to use their own wireless mice with more success. The preview states that the peripheral will be available in "June for $130 in limited quantities".

On June 23, 2008, the Phantom Lapboard became available for sale on the company's official website.

On June 18, 2009, The Phantom Lapboard became available as part of a MainGear Computers bundle, with MainGear being the first company to offer the Lapboard as part of a bundle.

In July, 2009, the lapboard received Hardware Heaven's highest review award, the Gold Seal.

On May 23, 2010 Phantom Entertainment launched a new website selling the lapboard.

In May 2010, About.com put the Phantom Lapboard in their Father's Day gift guide.

On June 6, 2010 ZiggyTek named the Phantom Lapboard Gadget of The Week.

On July 6, 2010 HotHardware.com gives the Phantom Lapboard 5 out of 5 stars in their product review.

On July 19, 2010 Mikinho from Missing Remote gave a positive review of the Phantom Lapboard.

References

  1. Phantom transmogrifies - News at GameSpot
  2. Hardware Heaven's Gold Seal
  3. Father's Day Gift Guide from About.com
  4. Gadget of The Week from ZiggyTek
  5. Review: The Phantom Lapboard from Missing Remote

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