iKey, the world leader in rugged computer peripherals, is proud to introduce the compact WB-86 keyboard with full-travel keystroke. Designed to be fully submersible while maintaining the same feel of an office-grade keyboard, the new product gives users the benefits of a washable keyboard without sacrificing typing speed or accuracy.

“The WB-86 is iKey’s response to our customers that have been looking for a keyboard that was fully ruggedized, but still offered the user-friendliness of a traditional consumer keyboard,” said iKey’s operational manager Dave Huddleston. “It was designed for and built from the finest materials and is ultimately representative of our world-renowned quality.”

Featuring individually lit, red LED keys and a wear-proof, laser etched legend, the WB-86 packs everything you need in a keyboard while measuring just 11.06” x 5.16” x 0.836” (w-h-d). This makes the product both versatile and convenient for mobile and point-of-sale applications or any application where space is at a premium.

Sealed to IP68 standards, the WB-86 is completely sealed and submersible, making it resistant to dirt, dust and liquids. This allows for easy cleaning and protection from spills.

“Because it is completely protected from ingress, it is uniquely suited for a broad range of applications that demand continued operation under conditions where normal equipment simply would not last,” Huddleston commented.

The WB-86 has a USB interface, and does not require any additional software or drivers. For more information on this product, visit iKey online at http://www.iKey.com.

iKey, a leading manufacturer of rugged peripherals for over 20 years, is introducing a new slim design keyboard, the EKS-97-TP, one of the thinnest products on the market that is fully sealed and washable.

Measuring just 14.5” x 5.38” x 0.50” (w-h-d), the keyboard’s compact design is perfect for use on carts, wall mounts and other medical applications.

Built as a replacement for the EK-97-TP model, the EKS-97-TP boasts a more compact design and the added convenience of a built-in touchpad. Larger keys are also introduced to enhance the user experience and reduce data entry errors.

“Improved key geometry also enhances the durability of the keyboard, which is optimized for use in medical and industrial environment,” said Jim Mayo, iKey controller.

The new model is also available with backlight for use in low light areas. The EKSB-97-TP introduces an improved green backlighting with individual LEDs on each key for use in ambient-light areas.

Built with infection control in mind, the fully sealed keys, touchpad and numberpad allow these slim design keyboards to meet IP67 standards to be resistant to dirt, debris and water. This allows the keyboards to easily withstand daily scrub downs with anti-bacterial agents, enabling them to meet and exceed any hygienic protocol and reduce the spread of infectious bacteria.

Start-up company Hatch & Co., is presenting their first product today with the “SKINNY”: a stylish faux leather iPad 2 case that also integrates the world’s slimmest and lightest wireless keyboard. Unlike other iPad keyboards that use thick chiclet keys, the SKINNY wireless keyboard breaks the mold with its unique use of touch technology. This enables the SKINNY keyboard to be ultra thin, measuring only 0.07 inches. Plus, this makes the SKINNY keyboard spill-proof. All these design features make this Apple accessory a perfect gift idea for the coming holiday season. “Pushing the innovation envelope is what we’re all about at Hatch & Co. and we are excited to see how others in the Apple and gadget communities will respond to what we have accomplished with the SKINNY iPad 2 Keyboard Case.” said Kenny Chen, General Manager of Hatch & Co.

Whether iPad users are at their home, office, or somewhere in between, the SKINNY’s look, feel, and unmatched features are sure to turn heads and inspire creativity.

-Incredibly Light & Thin: Only 0.6 inches thin and weighing only 10.4 ounces means this iPad 2 Keyboard Case is unparalleled among other Apple accessories.

-Cutting Edge: Unlike other iPad keyboards that use chiclet keys, the SKINNY’s QWERTY keyboard uses ultra-thin touch technology, developed originally for mobile phones, making it incredibly responsive. Furthermore, the keyboard keys have a special texture to enhance their feel and usability.

-Tough: Unlike the competition, the SKINNY’s keyboard is spill-proof and dust-proof, making it a fantastic choice for users who regularly find themselves at coffee shops and restaurants.

-Wireless: Bluetooth capabilities allow the SKINNY to pair with any iPad as well as iPhones.

-Power Saving: Special sensor automatically wakes up the iPad when the case is opened and puts it to sleep when the case is closed.

-Long Battery Life: The high-quality battery lasts for sixty-eight hours of continuous use. The included USB battery charger returns keyboard power to full in about two hours.

-Convenience: Multimedia hotkeys allow easy navigation home, as well as to control volume, music, and input language. Additionally, four small LED lights indicate low battery, currently charging, caps/symbol lock, and currently connected.

-Sophisticated Casing: Side grips secure the iPad with protection for each corner while leaving space along the edges to expose the iPad’s built-in speakers, ports, and power switch. Additionally, a small cut out in the backing exposes the iPad’s camera for easy use.

-Stylish Coloring: Black with gray accenting or white with brown accenting. In the black version, the keyboard’s color goes from light gray to dark gray and in the white version from light brown to dark brown.

The SKINNY is designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who are always on the go and require trendy aesthetic protection for their iPad 2, as well as the convenience of a responsive and accurate keyboard. Perfect for taking notes during meetings, recording ideas during creative coffee breaks, and efficient social messaging, the SKINNY iPad 2 wireless keyboard case’s super light design enables users to get all of the advantages of having protection for their iPad 2, plus a keyboard, with almost no additional weight or bulk.

“Cutting edge, functional, and sophisticated is what we were going for when we designed the SKINNY and we are energized through our success.” said Mao Wang, Creative Director of Hatch & Co.

The new iPad case with keyboard from Hatch & Co. is now available at Amazon.com.

Watch the SKINNY Intro Video: http://youtu.be/oz2L2b-Mq6c?hd=1

Product photos and detailed specs are available at:
http://hatchnco.com/product/keyboard-case-for-ipad-2-white

PADACS is an innovative company that specializes in the design and development of accessories for the iPad, iPad 2 and iPhone 4. PADACS products are available throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia.

First launched last year for Apple’s original iPad, the Toccata and Rubata keyboard cases have proved hugely popular, providing a conveniently-sized physical keyboard for the iPad inside attractive cases.

The PADACS Toccata 2 Bluetooth Keyboard Case contains a 9.2 x 5.3 inch QWERTY silicone keyboard that is large enough to type on comfortably without adding to the iPad case size. Charged by an included USB cable, the Lithium battery-powered keyboard runs for as long as 45 hours.

The Toccata 2 has been redesigned to hold the 33 per cent slimmer iPad 2, making the entire Toccata 2 case both thinner and sleeker. Other enhancements include:

• Keyboard controls to adjust the iPad screen brightness
• New keys including a right ‘shift’ key and a ‘Photo Frame’ button for the iPad
• A combined ‘Backspace’ and ‘Delete’ key
• Addition of ‘.com’ and dedicated @ key
• A sturdy side pin connector for charging.

The PADACS Rubata 2 iPad Keyboard Case provides a premium cover with a built-in hard plastic shell Bluetooth keyboard with special iPad keys. Having undergone a total transformation, the Rubata 2 Bluetooth Keyboard Case is now made from synthetic leather and has a redesigned hard shell keyboard that extends iPad 2 functionality with enhancements including:

• Keyboard controls to adjust the iPad screen brightness
• More intuitive Bluetooth connectivity controls now located on the keyboard
• A new On/Off button that replaces the previous On/Off switch
• Addition of ‘.com’ key and a larger ‘Delete’ key
• A sturdy side pin connector for charging.

Pricing for the new-look PADACS Bluetooth Keyboard Cases remains unchanged at US$59.95 for the Toccata 2 and US$79.95 for the Rubata 2.

Triggerfinger Software provides keyboard and mouse input with a game controller to surf the web, online gaming and more via PC and Internet connected TV.

Stop fumbling with multiple devices, use Triggerfinger Software-enabled controller to streamline online experience.

Triggerfinger Software was developed to provide full keyboard and mouse capabilities with a game controller. This allows a game controller to replace the keyboard, mouse, and remote control for internet-enabled TV. 87% of gamers prefer the game controller for online gaming with their big screen TV or PC. Even more would prefer a game controller if their game controller was enabled with Triggerfinger Software.

Surf the web without crouching over a keyboard. Composing emails, typing web addresses, selecting web links and everything else can be accomplished with a single device – a Triggerfinger-enabled game controller.

Triggerfinger Software is proud to be a candidate for complete command and control operations for Unmanned Vehicle Systems. Imagine having Military grade technology in the game controller for a more natural online experience.

Innovative iPad accessories brand PADACS today announces its first products for Apple’s new iPad 2, with new, improved Toccata and Rubata Bluetooth keyboard cases planned for April launch in the US and Canada.

First launched last year for Apple’s original iPad, the Toccata and Rubata keyboard cases have proved hugely popular, providing a conveniently-sized physical keyboard for the iPad inside attractive cases.

The PADACS Toccata Bluetooth Keyboard Case contains a compact QWERTY keyboard that is large enough to type on comfortably without adding to the iPad 2 case size. Charged by an included USB cable, the Lithium battery-powered keyboard runs for as long as 45 hours. The PADACS Rubata iPad 2 keyboard case provides a premium cover with a built-in hard plastic shell Bluetooth keyboard with special iPad keys.

Due for availability in mid April, the Toccata 2 Bluetooth Keyboard Case has been redesigned to hold the 33 per cent slimmer iPad 2, making the entire Toccata 2 case thinner and sleeker. Its built-in silicone keyboard makes this case ideal for lectures or meetings. Other enhancements include:

• Keyboard controls to adjust the iPad screen brightness
• Addition of new keys including a right ‘shift’ key and a ‘Photo Frame’ button for the iPad
• Removal of the keyboard’s ‘Print Screen’ button
• A combined ‘Backspace’ and ‘Delete’ key
• A sturdy side pin connector for charging.

Also due for launch late next month, the Rubata 2 Bluetooth Keyboard Case has undergone a total transformation. Now made from synthetic leather, the Rubata 2 has a redesigned hard shell keyboard that extends iPad 2 functionality through enhancements including.

• Keyboard controls to adjust the iPad screen brightness
• More intuitive Bluetooth connectivity controls now located on the keyboard
• Replacement of an On/Off switch with an On/Off button
• Addition of ‘.com’ key and a larger ‘Delete’ key
• A sturdy side pin connector for charging.

Pricing for the new-look PADACS Bluetooth Keyboard Cases remains unchanged at US$49.95 for the Toccata 2 and US$79.95 for the Rubata 2.

This upgraded Bluetooth keyboard for iPad and iPhone lets users apply app shortcuts to keys for quick access.

For those who crave more from their Apple Bluetooth keyboards, the Flashpoint iBoard ditches the minimalist look and goes for convenience with dedicated app stickers to create shortcuts. Place the stickers for important apps like Facebook, CNN, Twitter, and Skype on any keys you like, and the special keyboard app will do the rest to assign your shortcuts to said keys. If eliminating unnecessary hand movement wasn’t enough to entice you, the iBoard also comes with a silicone case to keep your keyboard clean and dust-free. The Flashpoint iBoard ($54.99) is available over at Adorama and works with both the iPad and iPhone iOS 4.

You’re probably pretty nifty when it comes to tickling the keys on your qwerty keyboard. So why not learn how to tickle the pretend ivories and make sweet music with the brilliant USB Discover MIDI Keyboard.

Simply USB this 25-key piano-style keyboard into your PC or Mac and prepare to make a complete Liberace of yourself as you learn, play and perform via its user-friendly software.

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Adesso’s new MKB-135B is a full-sized keyboard with responsive mechanical switches, plus USB 2.0 and an audio jack.

Gamers are notoriously fussy about their input devices: after all, they rely on tactile feedback to frag their enemies, and the mushiness of typical membrane-based keyboards—and lets not even talk about the evils of chiclet keys—is sub-par at best. And in this respect, gamers share something with many writers and other folks who type for a living: they both want super-responsive keyboards with real key travel and precise tactile feedback.

To satisfy both camps, Adesso has introduced its MKB-135B full-sized mechanical keyboard, featuring old-school mechanical switch technology that not only substantially outlasts any kind of membrane keyboard, but responds faster and has much better tactile feedback. The MKB-135B features a standard 104-key layout also includes a USB 2.0 port and a microphone/headphone jack to easy peripherals management. Plus, key rollover capability lets users mash down up to six keys at the same time, a big advantage for gamers who want to keep moving and firing at the same time.

However, anyone who has lived with a mechanical keyboard can tell you they all have one thing in common: that clicking. For some folks this is useful audible feedback about their typing—I’ve used a mechanical keyboard for years and the sound is part and parcel of the way I work. (I have trouble telling if I’ve made a typo if I can’t hear and feel the keys doing something odd.) However, folks nearby may find the sound annoying—and gamers who like to trash-talk via USB headsets may find themselves struggling to get their insults in over the clatter-clatter of little keys.

The MKB-135B is available now at a number of retailers for a suggested price of $99.99.