From: bk146@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Todd Sternisha)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Apple Announces Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse
Date: 7 Jan 1993 23:47:59 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: bk146@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Todd Sternisha)
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JANUARY 6, 1993.
 
 
 
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Apple Introduces New Ergonomically Designed Keyboard and Mouse
 
SAN FRANCISCO, California--January 6, 1993--Apple Computer Inc. today
announced two new computer input devices that are exceptionally easy
to use because of their ergonomic design and adjustability.  The
Apple  Adjustable Keyboard is divided into two hinged sections,
allowing users to find the angle that feels right for them.  The
Apple Desktop Bus  Mouse II has a new shape and improved design for
added comfort.
    "These two new input devices underscore Apple's continual efforts to
make computing easy and personal," said Eric Harslem, Apple's vice
president of Desktop Computing.  "They're built on a basic principle
of good ergonomic design--products that adjust to the worker, not the
other way around," he added.
 
Apple Adjustable Keyboard
    The Apple Adjustable Keyboard is a full-function keyboard that can
be
angled to help typists keep their wrists in a comfortable, neutral
position.  Modular components allow the user to customize the
keyboard to meet individual work habits.
    The right and left halves of the industry-standard alphanumeric
keyboard can be split up to 30 degrees so that hands are placed in a
straight line with the forearm rather than turned outward.
Adjustable feet control the keyboard's slope and height.  Detachable
palm rests provide a contoured surface for resting the hands, which
can reduce stress on the neck and shoulder muscles and may minimize
wrist-flexing.
    The Apple Adjustable Keyboard provides an attractive option for
"power users" who do a lot of typing or data entry.  It represents
the high end of Apple's keyboard line, which includes the Apple
Keyboard II and the Apple Extended Keyboard II.
    The Apple Adjustable Keyboard has 111 total keys, including 15
function keys and an 18-key numeric keypad.  Sound keys control the
volume, mute and record operations that are frequently used in
multimedia applications.  A separate extended keypad can be placed on
either side of the keyboard according to personal preferences.  The
keypad has 15 function keys, 6 special screen-editing keys, 4 arrow
keys arranged in an inverted-T layout,  and an 18-key numeric keypad.
    Compatible with any Macintosh  computer running System Software
6.0.7
or later, the board plugs directly into the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB)
port.
    The product is available worldwide beginning in February 1993
through
authorized Apple resellers.  The suggested retail price is U.S. $219.
 
Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
    The new mouse has an elongated, rounded shape that fits the contours
of the hand and supports the palm.  The large button at the tip of
the Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II is convenient for large or small hands
to reach and lets more than one finger do the clicking. Because the
tracking ball is located in the front of the mouse, the cursor can be
precisely controlled with the fingertips rather than wrist or hand
movements.
    The Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II is energy efficient, making it ideal
for use with the Macintosh PowerBook  line of notebook-sized
computers.  It can also be connected directly to any Macintosh
computer through the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) or daisy-chained from
the Apple keyboard or another ADB device.
    The Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II will replace Apple's current  mouse.
Starting in February 1993, it will be bundled with computer systems
and sold separately for a U.S. suggested retail price of $79.
 
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Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks; and
PowerBook and Apple Desktop Bus are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc..
 
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