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Comfort Keyboard

Three sections, tent design, 105 fully programmable, infinitely mappable keys — this is the one. Keys that spring. Flash memory built right in.

This keyboard is the top ergonomic products in the world, Congratulations, you've found them.

The Comfort Keyboard is a typist's dream date, it's got infinite articulation and angle support, rugged, American-made gears.

You are on the verge of ordering the world's most comfortable keyboard because it is the most adjustable keyboard — tri-dimensional swivel and yaw allow literally infinite positioning options for each of the three sections: tilt, rotate, bend, flex, twist, flatten, you name it. What's more, the three sections can themselves be moved farther apart or closer together rapidly, allowing for shoulder-width extension and travel as recommended by nearly all ergonomics specialty sites.

Infinite adjustment. You can start out with a nice, "normal" flat-and-flush keyboard. Move it a little. Next week, a little more. Pretty soon, you're going to not only be in a comfortable position,  you can put the numeric keypad in the middle if you want to - put the number pad where lefties think it should have been in the FIRST PLACE!

You can even get a Foot Pedal (or three!) to go with your new "board- Did we mention you can get up to three pedals to replace ANY KEY FUNCTION on the Comfort Keyboard Systems Original? See why it deserves the long name? This keyboard ROCKS!

OS (OPERATING SYSTEMS) SUPPORTED / REQUIREMENTS

• PS/2 port, Mac ADB, SUN Type 6 or HP-HIL connector
• USB supports IBM-PC, Mac and SUN
• Supports All MAC OS-X

PROGRAMMING, MACROS, & KEY MAPPING / RE-MAPPING

• Mapping and Key Map Functions:
  Remapping (a.k.a. "re-mapping") mode allows you to customize and map your keyboard (i.e. reassign virtual keys to different physical locations). This can be useful for software applications that require the repeated use of one or more specific keys. It is also useful for consumers who simply find it more convenient to have various keys rearranged. And yes, every key on the keyboard is programmable. We'd call it a "key differentiating" feature - but then we'd be "off the map" right?
• Individually programmable macro keys:
  A macro is multiple keystrokes stored in a single key. Pressing that key plays back those multiple keystrokes. If you find yourself typing a particular series of characters repeatedly, you can program that series into a macro key. You simply select a key to represent the series of characters. You may also program macros to reassign (remap) keys on your keyboard. In addition, you can use a macro to exit a program and enter another program quickly. A series of macros can be stored as a 'macro file' to your computer's hard drive. Each Macro file can hold up to approximately 1378 keystrokes. All 1378 keystrokes can be assigned to one macro or as many as 94 macros, using any keys except those listed below, with varying numbers of keystrokes per macro.
• Left or Right Space Bar as Backspace:
  For added convenience, the ErgoMagic Keyboard allows you to program either the left or right space bar to backspace. This feature will allow you to program either the left or right space bar to have dual function as a space bar or a backspace. After programming the key, the space bar will function as a space bar if you press the space bar once. The space bar will function as a backspace if you hold the space bar down.
• Programmable Repeat Rate Value:
  The repeat rate value (RRV) is the rate at which a key repeats itself when held down. "Delay until repeat" governs the first repetition; "repeat rate" governs later repetitions. This can be manipulated by certain operating systems as well.

COMFORT KEYBOARD TECH SPECS & DETAILS

• Key layout: 105 keys, with standard 101 QWERTY layout and special function keys to emulate the Macintosh and other configurations, and activated Special Keyboard Functions
• Weight: Three keyboard sections with base plate; 7lb.
• Operating Temperatures: 0-50 degrees Celsius
• Key Switches: Conductive elastomer rubber designed for 60 million cycles
• Key Caps: Molded ABS plastic, double shot injection
• Supply Voltage: 5V DC
• Nominal Current: less than 150ma
• MicroProcessors: Three, type Z8 (8bit)
• Memory Storage and Type: 32 kb ROM, 8 kb Flash
• Three sections to the keyboard: H 2.5" (65mm) x L 18.25" (464 mm) x D 6.25" (159mm)
• Keyboard Enclosure Details: Cycolac ABS plastic; grade KJW

ABOUT THE USB VERSION

Compatible with PC, APPLE, And SUN Type 6 keyboard...

Added Microsoft Window Key(s), all programming features are saved on the keyboard (flash memory) and are not reliant on the computer memory, repeat rate is controlled by the PC O.S, middle section of the keyboard can emulate the "gray keys" in the numeric pad, and best of all, 100% compliance with all USB systems.

A user with Windows OS will "get" a default PC keyboard with Windows keys; the same keyboard plugged into an Apple USB will function exactly like an Apple USB keyboard (with Apple & Option keys in the right places, even a Power Key to cold boot the OS/box); same keyboard plugged into a Sun system, default configuration is set as a Sun Type 6 keyboard - and the user will enjoy all 12 "F" (function) keys as well.

NOTE — Due to the popularity of the enhancements listed above, now all CKS (whether serial, PS/2, or USB) keyboards have these same added performance and compatibility upgrades!