Press Release - October 24, 2002

For Immediate Release
October 24, 2002

Kinesis Corporation
Jon Biggs, Director of Sales & Marketing
(425) 402-8100
jbiggs@kinesis.com
www.kinesis.com

Bothell, Washington -- Kinesis Corporation, the leading developer of high-performance ergonomic computer keyboards and accessories, announced the launch of the Advantage^TM USB contoured keyboard. The Advantage keyboard builds on the company's ten years of commercial experience with the distinctive and remarkably effective contoured keyboard. This newest product family combines the convenience and reliability of USB with Kinesis' unique MPC^TM technology, allowing the user to instantly configure the keyboard for either Macintosh or PC operating environments.

Two models are available, the Advantage and the Advantage Pro. Offered in black or white, the Advantage feature set includes: (1) integrated 2-port USB hub; (2) instant configuration between Mac, Windows and non-Windows optimized layouts; (3) on-board, driverless programmability which supports QWERTY/Dvorak layout switching, unlimited key remapping, and up to 48 macros; and (5) support for optional foot switches (up to three single action or one triple action foot switch), allowing users to activate key actions and/or macros with their feet.

Unique features of the Advantage Pro include: (1) custom metallic clear-coat glossy finish with black keys; (2) bundled single action foot switch; (3) memory locking switch, which protects users or managers against accidental or unauthorized programming of the keyboard; and (4) a second memory chip for longer macros (up to 140 characters).

Jon Biggs, Director of Marketing for Kinesis, states "the Advantage sets a new standard for USB keyboards. The keyboard is loaded with features, including our MPC technology which allows the user to instantly change configurations for Mac, Windows and non-Windows PC operating environments. We wanted to offer one keyboard that would satisfy the demands of our entire user base. Whether you are a Macintosh, Windows or Linux user the Advantage offers a configuration that is optimized for your environment."

List prices for the Advantage, the Advantage QWERTY/Dvorak version and the Advantage Pro are $299, $325 and $359, respectively. All keyboards come with a limited two year warranty and also a 60 day money back guarantee when purchased directly from Kinesis.

Kinesis Corporation invested almost two years in research and development before introducing the first U.S. QWERTY ergonomic keyboard late in 1992. The patented contoured keyboard employs a feature-rich design combining maximum comfort and productivity. It is preferred by intensive keyboard users to maximize output with minimum effort, and prescribed by health-care professionals to solve overuse problems.

Located in Bothell, Washington, Kinesis Corporation is in its twelfth year of operation. The Company also offers other unique ergonomic keyboards (the Maxim ^TM adjustable and the Evolution ^TM fully adjustable keyboards), plus the Savant ^TM family of programmable foot switches and keypads, ergonomic pointing devices, and thin keyboard/mouse trays. For more information about the Company and its entire line of products please visit our website at www.kinesis-ergo.com, or send email to sales@kinesis-ergo.com.

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