Smartfish ErgoMotion Keyboard gets into the groove
LAS VEGAS--As anyone that spends eight hours or more in front of a computer knows, a proper ergonomic peripheral set up is crucial to enjoying a comfortable work day and alleviating arthritic pain down the road. Smartfish and Hitachi Maxell have partnered up and announced what they claim to be the next generation of ergonomic peripherals, starting with the ErgoMotion keyboard-- a creative input device that shifts angles to accommodate the ever-changing hand positions users experience throughout the day. You might need some time to adjust to the ErgoMotion Keyboard's uniquely curvy design, there's no denying its ability to alleviate stress on the wrists and fingertips. Over time, the...
Performers face injury, ergonomic challenges in ‘Riverdance-
A scene from the theater sensation, Riverdance, composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. The farewell performances of Riverdance will hit San Diego January 5-10. (Photo by Joan Marcus, 2003) In a word, the Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe is a powerhouse. Riverdance - the show that began as an overnight sensation in the mid-90s and blossomed into a lasting theatrical success - has played more than 10,000 performances in 15 years. Resting on the soles of 1,500 Irish dancers, the production has pounded stages across the country and the world. A booming celebration of Irish dance and music, Riverdance...
Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide
Ergonomic keyboards drop my accuracy by like 40%... the squarer and flatter the better for me. I'm actually addicted to Apple's low-profile wired aluminum keyboards now - they're quiet, solidly built, and the low-profile keys make it very easy to type fast, but they still have the right resistance curve as you press them so it doesn't feel like a cheap laptop. There's also absolutely no curvature on the tops of the keys. It also has a full numpad and cursor set. I just downloaded SharpKeys and remapped the F13-F19 keys to media control buttons for Windows, swapped the alt and Windows keys to put them in the right physical spots, and added a printscreen key on the right command b...
Marriott to open Fairfield Inn & Suites in Revere, Mass.
The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair, and entertainment area with a second television and CD/stereo. ...
Microsoft doubles Arc line with a new keyboard – Computer Chips & Hardware Technology
The Arc features a slightly curved design that seems to be aimed more at visual appeal than ergonomic design, but the keyboard looks to be aimed at casual ...
Verti-Lift, Inc. Manufacturer of Ergonomic Lifting Equipment Will Shift Operations to Louisville
Louisville--Verti-Lift, a designer and manufacturer of ergonomic lifting equipment will shift all manufacturing in-house to Louisville, Kentucky. ...
Handheld 3D Scanner is ergonomically designed and operated., Exact Metrology, Inc
Exact Metrology, Inc. Introduces New Ergonomic MH 3D Scanner from Artec Cincinnati, OH - Exact Metrology, Inc. is pleased to introduce the new MH 3D Scanner ...
Laid-Off City Worker Recalls Being Ordered to Waste Public Money
That everyone in the office already had ergonomic chairs was no barrier. When Jean brought up the ridiculousness of this situation, his managers told him he ...
New Productivity-Enhancing PC Products Introduced For Corporate, Education, Retail Markets by Ergotron at 2010 Consumer Electronics Show
The ergonomic negative tilt keyboard ensures optimum elbow and wrist placement to avoid repetitive stress injury. MSRP of $899 in the US Now shipping ...