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Press Release - September 3, 1996
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September 3, 1996 For Immediate Release Kinesis Corporation Kinesis launches high-end, state of the art ergonomic keyboard, September 3, Bothell, Wash. -- With the release of the Professional model ergonomic keyboard, Kinesis Corporation solidifies its role as the leading developer of highly effective ergonomic keyboards. Expanded on-board programmability features are bundled with a foot switch and Kinesis' new Keyware graphical keyboard maintenance software. As with the other Kinesis keyboard models, customers receive a 60 day money back guarantee. The Professional model is ideal for intensive computer users seeking the maximum comfort and productivity. Kinesis Corporation invested almost two years in research and development before introducing the first QWERTY ergonomic keyboard late in 1992. The Professional is based on the Model 130 platform, Kinesis' fourth major model which was released November of 1995. Kinesis also recently launched The Essential as its entry-level, non-programmable keyboard targeting retail markets. With the Model 130 and the two recent derivatives, Kinesis' original design has been refined to offer a product family serving all levels of computer users. Each model offers an optimal combination of geometric and functional features for maximum comfort and productivity. The Professional keyboard has twice the on-board memory of the standard Kinesis programmable keyboard (Model 130), and comes bundled with a foot switch. Also included is a new feature which allows users to select from three different configurations setting the size and number of macros which can be stored. As with all programmable Kinesis keyboards, there is no limit to the number of keys which may be moved or duplicated with remapping. Another new feature allows users to set one or more modifier keys as sticky, reducing the effort required to create keystroke combinations, avoiding stress on the user's hand. A special windows-compatible utility program, Kinesis Keyware, was developed just for the Professional keyboard and offers on screen programmability plus additional programmable features. Keyware also allows users to save custom keyboard layouts on disk and download them later. The powerful features and flexibility of the Professional keyboard are unmatched by any other product. The patented Kinesis keyboard design provides thumbs-up operation for comfortable forearms. The true-split, concave key wells keep the wrists and arms straight in front of the user, with easier reaches for the keys and less strain on shoulders and backs. Editing keys are moved from the pinkies to the thumbs and the numeric keypad is embedded, where it is conveniently activated with a foot switch. The compact, symmetrical design allows the keyboard to be centered in any workstation with plenty of room for a pointing device to the side or positioned in the vacant middle section of the keyboard. "With the addition of the Kinesis Professional keyboard, we can now meet the needs of all levels of computer users with a cost-effective product offering just the features they need," reports William R. Hargreaves, Ph.D., President and CEO of Kinesis Corporation. "Our customers appreciate the thoughtful feature sets and long warrantees of our made-in-USA products. Once a computer user buys a Kinesis keyboard for work, he or she usually buys one later for home." According to Vice President Caprice Leinonen, "With the introduction of two new keyboard models over the past few months, we are seeing increased demand across our product line. Many customers are using our keyboards with interfaces supporting Macintosh® or Sun® platforms. Dvorak-layout keyboards are also increasingly popular. Basically, computer users are looking for more value from their keyboards." For more information about Kinesis Corporation and its products, please call (206) 402-8100 or send e-mail to Sales@kinesis-ergo.com. |
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