Software Designer Invents Unique “Touchfire” – Killer Keyboard for IPad

Anyone that has bought an iPad, or a pad device from anyone else knows that though it is a truly cool device that can be used for a lot of innovative thing, it's not a good device to use for typing. The virtual keyboard that comes with it is clumsy because there is no tactile feedback. Thus, for those that wish to do any significant amount of typing, some form of external keyboard is a must. Up to now however, the options available have all been some form of wireless Bluetooth keyboard that surely get the job done, but always seem to be lacking because of the need to leave the keyboard to use fingers for manipulating stuff on the screen. Now, it appears a guy by the name of Steve Isaac has figured out a better way. As he describes on Kickstarter, what's needed is a see-through keyboard that can be overlaid onto the iPad.

Isaac, a software designer from Seattle Washington, writes that he's been pleased with virtually every aspect of the iPad and indeed writes code for it. Unfortunately, writing code still means extensive use of a keyboard and the Bluetooth options he found left him wanting. So, with a designer mentality in mind, he set out designing what he thought would be the perfect keyboard match for the iPad; one that would fit perfectly right on top of the screen, wouldn't harm the surface and was wireless. Thus was born the, the Touchfire keyboard.

After months of applying his creative vision to spare parts he bought off the Internet, Isaac had a product he was sure would work, if only he could teak it in ways he could envision, but not afford. Also, he thought it would be cool if he could make the things in bulk and sell them. Lacking the capital it would take to pull off such a thing, he turned to Kickstarter, a website uniquely suited to his needs.

Kickstarter is a website that allows people to post proposals about ideas they have and how they'd like to see those ideas come to fruition. Others that visit the site can serve as backers, i.e. financial supporters. The person with the idea sets a goal for what is needed to make the product and if enough backers offer their support, the project gets the go ahead. The idea person then uses the money to make the product and start selling it, and the backers get either a percentage of the profits or a certain amount of return on their investment.

So, that's just what Isaac has done, and he's created the new keyboard and is now in the process is setting up a means for mass producing and selling it. So, if you're interested in buying one, check back with Kickstarter, as it will be available soon.