Art Lebedev Studio' Optimus Mini Six Hits Production, Will Land On Desks Later This Year

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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011


The Optimus Mini Six is a smaller and less expensive way to add a bit of OLED magic to your desk rather than springing for the full-size keyboard. This little guy is in the early production stages according to the company’s official blog. Apparently they plan on releasing it later this year with the full-size Optimus Popularis coming next year. Knowing the company’s history of delays and missed deadlines, the fact that the Mini Six hit the production stage of its life is almost meaningless. It might still be months before it ships — if it ever does. But at least the dream is alive!