Phantom Lapboard review @ DH

Zardon · Jul 20, 2009, 10:44 PM

Read The Review here
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Ok I admit it, I am a media junkie. There is nothing else i would rather do in my free time than lounge on the sofa and fire up my computer to watch the latest downloaded films and tv shows - the shape of my body is almost burned into the leather recliner as if to verify the point.

Phantom are set to answer the call of many a media fan with the release of their Phantom Lapboard which combines a rather unusually styled keyboard with a laser mouse that can be used on 'a lap' with a home theater PC.

clanman · Jul 20, 2009, 11:19 PM

I want to order one but its not letting me yet, I will watch out for it going live.

humonous · Jul 20, 2009, 11:20 PM

When can we buy it? I went to order one and there are no details of when they will be available

longhorn1000 · Jul 20, 2009, 11:22 PM

love the plug and play support very sweet. looks very stylish, love the understated look and lack of glowing shit on it too

BlueMak · Jul 20, 2009, 11:30 PM

My guess is never. Infinium labs are behind it. Might as well be made by martians on the shores of an island occupied by orks.

It's a shame because the product looks very good for what it is and could sell.

**kris23** · Jul 20, 2009, 11:45 PM

sounds like something i can use if i wanted to plop in front of the 73" DLP

Zardon · Jul 21, 2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

My guess is never. Infinium labs are behind it. Might as well be made by martians on the shores of an island occupied by orks.

It's a shame because the product looks very good for what it is and could sell.

well all I can say is I know they are made as I have one right in front of me now. We all know the previous experiences especially the high profile court case with Hardocp but that was when Tim Roberts was in charge. After speaking with John Landino a few times he seems genuine.

Please bear in mind that Maingear do sell systems with the board included so there is stock and produced goods - in how much quantity I have no idea....

I have been assured it will be released within the next week as a package is sitting in customs - so I guess we wait and see what happens.

lepel · Jul 21, 2009, 12:44 AM

Nice review, lots of pics and very clear. It looks like a nice poduct for PS3 users who want to have mouse and keyboard, though FragFX might ring some competition in that area. The driverless support is great too.
I wish them luck selling the board so that they can flush away the bad past Phantom had.

*JLandino* · Jul 21, 2009, 12:55 AM

Thanks so much Allan! The container is going thru Customs now and should be released sometime this week. Once the Lapboards are cleared its a 3 hour trip to the warehouse we contracted to store and ship them.

We will turn on the Lapboard order page as soon as we have clearance from our shipping in Miami.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me.

John Landino

Zardon · Jul 21, 2009, 01:01 AM

Thanks John appreciate you taking the time to come to our forums and post information.

I have had quite a few people contact me asking when it will go on sale. I advise you all to keep checking the phantom website over the coming week.

If you guys manage to get one for yourselves please post your findings on the forums, id love to hear what you all think.

brutusmaximus · Jul 21, 2009, 01:04 AM

It is an incredibly attractive product. In the modern day all the manufacturers appear to be overloading their products with LEDS and flashing nonsense and this is almost apple mac like in design (which is a compliment).

I am interested myself and im very curious to see this breaking the negative "phantom" PR from the past.

Shall be bookmarking the site to order one myself when you get them.

Alex · Jul 21, 2009, 01:07 AM

Put me down for one - the name "phantom" is almost a myth on the enthusiast scene. If these get released it will be big news. I have doubts, but with DH behind this with a product in hand and a solid final shipping product review its already big news.

Nice review guys, impressive product all round.

LukeK · Jul 21, 2009, 01:10 AM

very sexy. can't believe Phantom have a product out ! i thought they went bankrupt, but ive read Johns Blog page and I admire the outspoken and no BS approach. Hell of a company name to take over man!

Oh yeah, love the product, my brother and me are interested, so hopefully they make an appearance on the site shortly. Its well priced for a laser mouse and 2.4ghz wireless multiplatform keyboard. The glossy white rocks!

longjohnsally · Jul 21, 2009, 01:13 AM

lovely. im in. now deliver the goods!

catflaps · Jul 21, 2009, 01:15 AM

been watching this for a while when it was on engadget as it fills a niche no one yet has. When I saw the review on DH I knew it was hitting the market.

Hope the customs thing works out from the far east - very sweet product.

lambofelves · Jul 21, 2009, 01:17 AM

When I saw this I almost choked. A solid product in hand for review from Phantom !

It seems a lot of money, but i paid $60 for my mouse and $50 for my keyboard and I dont think they are as nice as this setup and id love the option for a chair as I watch a lot of movies and play online via my tv.

ill bookmark the site, ordering one.

seanmclagerty · Jul 21, 2009, 01:19 AM

If I could afford one id order it. bit out of my price range as I only spend about 30 bucks on a mouse and another 30 on a keyboard. I like the style of the white one, looks very clean and professional.

Nice to see the CEO posting on DH, quite reassuring if you guys buy one to know you can talk to the boss here.

Mac Daddy · Jul 21, 2009, 02:28 AM

Looks solid for sure and great review Z

Zardon · Jul 22, 2009, 01:14 PM

It is now for sale on their site Phantom Entertainment - Phantom Lapboard

procupine14 · Jul 22, 2009, 02:52 PM

Woot! I might just pick one up myself. I have been dying to get my hands on a new keyboard/mouse set for the HTPC for awhile now.

*JLandino* · Jul 23, 2009, 09:13 PM

Thanks again so much Allan and DRIVERHEAVEN! The orders are coming in and some to ship over to the UK.

To the consumers and followers of Phantom, thank you.

Mac Daddy · Jul 24, 2009, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLandino

Thanks again so much Allan and DRIVERHEAVEN! The orders are coming in and some to ship over to the UK.

To the consumers and followers of Phantom, thank you.

Good stuff and glad to hear it

The Captain · Jul 30, 2009, 12:00 AM

I'm really excited about this product since I have been looking for something exactly like this for my media setup.

I noticed a "midnight black" version is also for sale. Does anyone have a good picture of this version?

Zardon · Jul 30, 2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Captain

I'm really excited about this product since I have been looking for something exactly like this for my media setup.

I noticed a "midnight black" version is also for sale. Does anyone have a good picture of this version?

A black unit is meant to be coming to our offices shortly. If it arrives ill take a few shots with one of our high res SLRs for the members and post it in here.

*JLandino* · May 1, 2010, 10:13 PM

Blast from the past...we are still here and finally bring Lapboards back in the USA. Check out updates on FB: Phantom Entertainment | Facebook

We had/have a problem w the last shipment a year ago getting held in US Customs and MSFT...its still there. We have just finished our latest run and I have a few cartons here in NJ. We will be shipping again this time without any MSFT compatability logos even tho we are lic to do so. Long story and very suspectful of interference w CBP by MSFT.

Anyways, we are updating our website and starting over...again...

If anyone is interested in a Lapboard email me: jlandino@phantom.net and I can send a PayPal invoice.

129.99 USD
13.50 US shipping
45 Intl shipping

Thanks again,

John Landino

*JLandino* · May 26, 2010, 03:41 AM

Phantom Lapboard new site is up and running! Order portal up and we have been shipping for almost a month! Fixed links on bottom of review to purchase lapboard as well!

Jul 20, 2009, 10:44 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Read The Review here _________________ Ok I admit it, I am a media junkie. There is nothing else i would rather do in my free time than lounge on the sofa and fire up my computer to watch the latest downloaded films and tv shows - the shape of my body is almost burned into the leather recliner as if to verify the point. Phantom are set to answer the call of many a media fan with the release of their Phantom Lapboard which combines a rather unusually styled keyboard with a laser mouse that can be used on 'a lap' with a home theater PC.

Jul 20, 2009, 11:19 PM	#2
clanman DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 152 Rep Power: 33	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH I want to order one but its not letting me yet, I will watch out for it going live.

Jul 20, 2009, 11:20 PM	#3
humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH When can we buy it? I went to order one and there are no details of when they will be available

Jul 20, 2009, 11:22 PM	#4
longhorn1000 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH love the plug and play support very sweet. looks very stylish, love the understated look and lack of glowing shit on it too

Jul 20, 2009, 11:30 PM	#5
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,464 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH My guess is never. Infinium labs are behind it. Might as well be made by martians on the shores of an island occupied by orks. It's a shame because the product looks very good for what it is and could sell. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jul 20, 2009, 11:45 PM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,017 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH sounds like something i can use if i wanted to plop in front of the 73" DLP __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Jul 21, 2009, 12:44 AM	#8
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Nice review, lots of pics and very clear. It looks like a nice poduct for PS3 users who want to have mouse and keyboard, though FragFX might ring some competition in that area. The driverless support is great too. I wish them luck selling the board so that they can flush away the bad past Phantom had.

Jul 21, 2009, 12:55 AM	#9
JLandino Phantom Entertainment CEO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ USA Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Thanks so much Allan! The container is going thru Customs now and should be released sometime this week. Once the Lapboards are cleared its a 3 hour trip to the warehouse we contracted to store and ship them. We will turn on the Lapboard order page as soon as we have clearance from our shipping in Miami. If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me. John Landino

Jul 21, 2009, 01:01 AM	Thread Starter #10
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Thanks John appreciate you taking the time to come to our forums and post information. I have had quite a few people contact me asking when it will go on sale. I advise you all to keep checking the phantom website over the coming week. If you guys manage to get one for yourselves please post your findings on the forums, id love to hear what you all think.

Jul 21, 2009, 01:04 AM	#11
brutusmaximus DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 520 Rep Power: 76	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH It is an incredibly attractive product. In the modern day all the manufacturers appear to be overloading their products with LEDS and flashing nonsense and this is almost apple mac like in design (which is a compliment). I am interested myself and im very curious to see this breaking the negative "phantom" PR from the past. Shall be bookmarking the site to order one myself when you get them. __________________

Jul 21, 2009, 01:07 AM	#12
Alex Driverheaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 260 Rep Power: 45	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Put me down for one - the name "phantom" is almost a myth on the enthusiast scene. If these get released it will be big news. I have doubts, but with DH behind this with a product in hand and a solid final shipping product review its already big news. Nice review guys, impressive product all round.

Jul 21, 2009, 01:10 AM	#13
LukeK DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 158 Rep Power: 61	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH very sexy. can't believe Phantom have a product out ! i thought they went bankrupt, but ive read Johns Blog page and I admire the outspoken and no BS approach. Hell of a company name to take over man! Oh yeah, love the product, my brother and me are interested, so hopefully they make an appearance on the site shortly. Its well priced for a laser mouse and 2.4ghz wireless multiplatform keyboard. The glossy white rocks!

Jul 21, 2009, 01:13 AM	#14
longjohnsally DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH lovely. im in. now deliver the goods!

Jul 21, 2009, 01:15 AM	#15
catflaps DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH been watching this for a while when it was on engadget as it fills a niche no one yet has. When I saw the review on DH I knew it was hitting the market. Hope the customs thing works out from the far east - very sweet product.

Jul 21, 2009, 01:17 AM	#16
lambofelves DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH When I saw this I almost choked. A solid product in hand for review from Phantom ! It seems a lot of money, but i paid $60 for my mouse and $50 for my keyboard and I dont think they are as nice as this setup and id love the option for a chair as I watch a lot of movies and play online via my tv. ill bookmark the site, ordering one.

Jul 22, 2009, 02:52 PM	#20
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Woot! I might just pick one up myself. I have been dying to get my hands on a new keyboard/mouse set for the HTPC for awhile now. __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU

Jul 21, 2009, 01:19 AM	#17
seanmclagerty DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH If I could afford one id order it. bit out of my price range as I only spend about 30 bucks on a mouse and another 30 on a keyboard. I like the style of the white one, looks very clean and professional. Nice to see the CEO posting on DH, quite reassuring if you guys buy one to know you can talk to the boss here.

Jul 21, 2009, 02:28 AM	#18
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Looks solid for sure and great review Z __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jul 22, 2009, 01:14 PM	Thread Starter #19
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH It is now for sale on their site Phantom Entertainment - Phantom Lapboard

Jul 23, 2009, 09:13 PM	#21
JLandino Phantom Entertainment CEO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ USA Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Thanks again so much Allan and DRIVERHEAVEN! The orders are coming in and some to ship over to the UK. To the consumers and followers of Phantom, thank you.

Jul 30, 2009, 12:00 AM	#23
The Captain HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 210 Rep Power: 61	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH I'm really excited about this product since I have been looking for something exactly like this for my media setup. I noticed a "midnight black" version is also for sale. Does anyone have a good picture of this version?

May 1, 2010, 10:13 PM	#25
JLandino Phantom Entertainment CEO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ USA Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Blast from the past...we are still here and finally bring Lapboards back in the USA. Check out updates on FB: Phantom Entertainment \| Facebook We had/have a problem w the last shipment a year ago getting held in US Customs and MSFT...its still there. We have just finished our latest run and I have a few cartons here in NJ. We will be shipping again this time without any MSFT compatability logos even tho we are lic to do so. Long story and very suspectful of interference w CBP by MSFT. Anyways, we are updating our website and starting over...again... If anyone is interested in a Lapboard email me: jlandino@phantom.net and I can send a PayPal invoice. 129.99 USD 13.50 US shipping 45 Intl shipping Thanks again, John Landino

May 26, 2010, 03:41 AM	#26
JLandino Phantom Entertainment CEO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ USA Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Phantom Lapboard review @ DH Phantom Lapboard new site is up and running! Order portal up and we have been shipping for almost a month! Fixed links on bottom of review to purchase lapboard as well!