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Fingerworks had a keyboard exactly like that, many years ago:

http://www.fingerworks.com/

They got bought by Apple for their multi-touch experience.

The idea is solid in theory, but in practice I would not use it. Without tactile feedback it just feels weird and imprecise, and I can't help but look at the keyboardto make sure I press the right keys even on the ultralight keyboards that still have seperate buttons.

And get the BlindType guys to make the software. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9b8NlMd79w&feature=playe... Make sure to check out the stuff at 2mins in.

That is actually a sweet idea... and it could easily be handled with modes like vim. If someone builds one I will buy it.