If you bought Orée’s wooden keyboard, it’s time for you to save up for its sidekick. This October Orée will release the Touch Slab, a Bluetooth multitouch trackpad that’s also made of a single piece of wood. It’s a pointing device, a piece of kindling and a construction material all in one.
Like the Board, the Touch Slab is made of either walnut or maple. It will also come with what appears to be a fake leather mat that will help you use it as a numerical keypad. According to Wired, the Touch Slab will age and develop “a rich patina” from the oil from your hand. Whether that’s cool or disgusting is up to you. I wonder what Cheetos patina is like.
Grow a browser and head to Orée’s website to pre-order the Touch Slab. For some reason it’s even more expensive than the wooden keyboard: it costs €150 (~$200 USD) plus shipping.
[via Wired]
Keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from fully lit and sprinkled with tons of additional keys for the MMORPG player, or the minimalist where they feel more like laptop keys for a lower profile. However coming across a keyboard made from wood isn’t exactly a common sight which is why this Oree Walnut Bluetooth keyboard managed to catch our attention. As its name suggests, it is made from walnut and features Bluetooth capabilities, allowing it to be paired with computers via Bluetooth thus removing the need for wires. It has been carved out of a single piece of walnut and has been rubbed and polished with oil for added durability. Priced at a whopping €125, it certainly isn’t for everyone but if you want a truly unique looking keyboard (with inscription services available), then pop on over to 