Key Ovation-Goldtouch to Debut the Goldtouch for Mac Keyboard at Macworld 2007.AUSTIN, Texas -- Key Ovation, manufacturer of the renowned Goldtouch line of ergonomic products, will unveil the new Goldtouch for Mac adjustable ergonomic keyboard A keyboard that separates the keys into two halves shaped like a wide "V." Some keyboards have a fixed layout, while others are movable. To the touch typist, the layout feels odd at first, but it puts less stress on the hands and wrist and winds up being comfortable for most people. at Macworld 2007 in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . "The Mac user community has been waiting for years for a solution like the Goldtouch for Mac," says Christopher Lowe, Director of Sales for Key Ovation (www.keyovation.com). "There is no other ergonomic keyboard on the market that offers the Mac user the range of comfort and adjustability afforded by the Goldtouch for Mac." Designed specifically for the Mac user, the Goldtouch for Mac offers superior adjustability due to the exclusive locking ball and socket latch mechanism. The small, space-saving footprint of the Goldtouch allows Mac users to bring the mouse inside their personal ergonomic "comfort zone". In addition, the Goldtouch for Mac features a new soft-touch design that provides for very low activation force. This allows those suffering from Repetitive Stress Injuries repetitive stress injury or repetitive strain injury (RSI), injury caused by repeated movement of a particular part of the body. Often seen in workers whose physical routine is unvaried, RSI has become epidemic since computers have entered the (RSIs), or looking to prevent RSIs - either at home or in the workplace - to use a keyboard that significantly reduces discomfort. Of five keyboard-only reviews featured in the current January 2007 issue of Macworld, the Goldtouch for Mac keyboard was given the highest rating (3 1/2 mice). Starting in January, Key Ovation will run a pilot program with Apple making available its Goldtouch Keyboard for retail purchase in several high-volume Apple stores including Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , San Francisco, Chicago and New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . "Apple has been recommending the Goldtouch to its own employees for some time now," says Peter Gilbert Peter Gilbert (born 31 July 1983, Newcastle upon Tyne) is a professional English footballer who is currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. He was also eligible to play for Wales which he opted to do and has represented them at U21 international level. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Key Ovation. "Their desire for us to produce a Mac-specific version for their personal use at the corporate level drove us to take this product to market so that Mac users around the world could enjoy the benefits of our adjustable ergonomic keyboard in the office environment and at home." The Goldtouch for Mac keyboard will debut and be available for purchase at Macworld at the Dr. Bott bott n. Variant of bot1. booth located at S1912, from Tuesday, January 9, through Friday, January 12, 2007. The Goldtouch for Mac keyboard is also available for purchase online directly from Key Ovation and www.drbott.com. About Key Ovation Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Key Ovation offers safety and security solutions for the workplace that impact the bottom line and create a healthier, more productive working environment. Key Ovation is the manufacturer of the celebrated Goldtouch line of ergonomic products for both home and office. Key Ovation's Goldtouch product line includes ErgoSuite, a bundling of ergonomically designed desktop peripherals. Each device has been ergonomically engineered using world-leading technology to help reduce repetitive stress injuries (RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Ailments of the hands, neck, back and eyes due to computer use. The remedy for RSI is frequent breaks which should include stretching or yoga postures. ). For more information, visit www.keyovation.com. To arrange for interviews or images, media should contact Stacy Thal at 415-543-3476 or sthal@keyovation.com. |
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