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February 6, 2007 2:04 PM PST

A keyboard skin for Photoshoppers

by Tim Moynihan
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There's this guy in the office, Vincent, who has a really fancy, colorful keyboard. It's because he does video editing and stuff. The keyboard has all the Final Cut Pro shortcuts labeled on it and a fancy jog wheel and knobs and buttons and more knobs and I think it also purifies water.

(Credit: XSKN)

Vincent just sits there smirking at his desk, basking in the glow of his majestic keyboard. I call him Johnny Fancykeys, but that's just to cover up my intense jealousy.

I don't use Photoshop much, and I don't own an MacBook or a MacBook Pro. But if I did, I'd buy XSKN's FK MB Midnight keyboard skin. That way, I could put a big ol' sticker on my keyboard with all the Photoshop keyboard shortcuts printed on them. It doesn't come with knobs or a jog wheel, but I don't think you need either of those when using Photoshop. Nevertheless, it'd make my keyboard all colorful and ooh-la-la and such.

Then I would challenge Johnny Fancykeys to a keyboard-off, win in a landslide, and be awarded a "Mr. Best Keyboard in the Office" sash.

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I don't think so
by vltremblay February 6, 2007 5:20 PM PST
This contest you speak of, and this 'landslide' you foresee, is nothing short of disillusionment. For my FCP keyboard is not a mere slap-on sticker, its the real deal. I'm talking painted-on-the-key shortcuts here.

And please, Mr. Fancykeys to you.
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Cool but...
by _seth February 7, 2007 2:47 AM PST
Cool gadget but hey who uses 13'' MacBook for Photoshop??? :/
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