Why doesn't thinkgeek date their ---smurfin--- articles?
That lazer keyboard was a scam. About 6 years ago that company cameout as a penny stock clainming this was going to be the next biggest thing well i lost about 8G's with that LOSER
Where is that CEO 
If the product worked as advertised, it wasn't a scam. It not catching on is a matter of public naivete. You losing on that is your own deal.
Anyways, I can't see using this device for surfing because I type too much - and I hate finger mouses anyways. Not accurate enough. For a cab.....I dunno if it's worth that. That's what I keep usb peripherals around for. Besides, how often are you going to use it that you need to keep batteries in it?