The Levitatr is available for a $79 pre-order. Image courtesy Levitatr.
At rest, the Levitatr looks like a shiny, expensive glass rectangle in an aluminum chassis. Press the activation key, and up springs a backlit full-size 77 key Bluetooth keyboard.
Designer James Stumpf came up with the concept after becoming frustrated with typing on the virtual keyboard on his iPad. He imagined how great it would be if keys rose from the glass. this wireless keyboard is a start, but Stumpf hopes to get the technology integrated directly into a tablet.
The keyboard runs on four AAA batteries, and features a retracting aluminum stand to hold a tablet. it is compatible with the iPad, iPad 2, iPod Touch. iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and HP TouchPad.
The keyboard is currently a Kickstarter project, and is available for pre-order via donation towards his goal of $60,000. A minimum pledge of $79 gets you your own Levitatr.