Background: Finalmouse, a company known for its innovative peripherals, is pushing the envelope with a keyboard that includes a processor, a graphics unit, and a full-surface display. The new concept, named Centerpiece, has been shown in a release video that highlights a highly distinctive design and function. Centerpiece is built around Laminated DisplayCircuit Glass Stack technology, meaning the display sits directly beneath the keycaps. In a bold design choice, every mechanism in the keyboard remains visible thanks to a transparent construction that reveals the inner workings from edge to edge.
The showcased footage demonstrates more than static visuals. It presents interactive scenes rendered in Unreal Engine 5, offering a glimpse of what it would be like to interact with the keyboard in real time. The visuals suggest the device could support live, game-like demonstrations rather than mere video playback, creating a new kind of tactile-visual hybrid experience.
The hardware plan includes custom Gateron switches paired with an integrated central processing unit and a dedicated graphics processing unit. A USB-C connection links the keyboard to a computer, and the exterior uses an anodized aluminum frame engraved with a distinctive pattern, combining durability with a premium aesthetic.
Beyond the hardware, the project includes a platform for selling keyboard skins. Users will have the option to buy skins or obtain them for free, extending the customization ecosystem. There is even speculation that enthusiasts might experiment with running classic games on the device, including the possibility of porting games like DOOM for a playful demonstration of the system’s capabilities.
In terms of cost, the concept is positioned at a premium level, with a quoted price of 349 dollars. The plan stated that Centerpiece would be released in the early part of the calendar year 2023, though recent updates suggest that the project has encountered delays or shifts in its roadmap. The keyboard’s ambition is to blend high-end hardware with immersive, screen-based interaction, marking a notable experiment in the direction of future keyboards that fuse display technology with tactile input.