REALLY COOL KEYBOARDS AND MICE ARE EN/IEC 60601-1 CERTIFIED

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REALLY COOL KEYBOARDS AND MICE ARE EN/IEC 60601-1 CERTIFIED

LANDOVER, MD (May 23, 2007) – Man & Machine Inc. announced this week that its line of Really Cool keyboards and Mighty Mouse is now certified to EN/IEC 60601-1 standards.

“EN/IEC 60601-1 is the guideline for general safety for medical electrical equipment,” said Geraldien de Louwere-Schasfoort, head of the MMI European office, where the testing took place. “The goal of the guideline is to protect patients against all sorts of risks involved with being close to electrical equipment, including those patients that are, for instance, undergoing a heart operation. For keyboards in general, there are some potential risks.”

It is imperative that electrical medical equipment used near patients be considered safe and does not pose a risk of additional danger. That level of security is something hospital administrators look for in equipment. To meet EN/IEC 60601-1 standards, keyboards cannot pose a bacteria hazard and must be shockproof.

“We want our customers to be assured of the performance of our keyboards under the stringent conditions found in the hospital environment. This certification is proof of what we claim: We offer a true medical keyboard,” Louwere-Schasfoort said.

As part of the testing, the keyboards and mice were successfully submerged in 15 cm (6 inches) of water for 24 hours. Water did not penetrate inside the keyboard and it still worked perfectly.

Man & Machine’s line of Really Cool and Slim Cool keyboards and Mighty Mouse are also rated IP65 and IP68 and are compliant to the European Restriction of Hazardous Material Directive (RoHS.)

Man & Machine Inc., established in 1982, is an international innovator and manufacturer of computer accessories designed to limit the spread of harmful microbes and infections in health care environments. Ever since the introduction of the first MMI designed water-resistant keyboard in 2002, the company has been leading the industry in manufacturing ergonomic, high quality and fairly priced keyboards and mice. MMI has offices in Maryland, The Netherlands and Shenzhen, China.

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New Options avaible!

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Man & Machine introduces new medical keyboard options

LANDOVER, MD – Man & Machine, Inc. is pleased to announce the development of three new options for their waterproof, medical keyboards that maximize patient safety and infection control.

These new features, currently patent pending, SCOP, MAGFIX and backlit keyboards, will be available on the Really Cool and Slim Cool line of keyboards, including keyboards with the Meditech layout.

The SCOP (Short Cable Option) reduces the length of keyboard and mouse cables for easy management, easy removal and more thorough cleaning. It is especially advantageous in healthcare environments when the keyboard is installed on a moveable arm or mobile cart. Those are the places where cable management makes removal time consuming. When used with a USB hub, the PC cabling located inside the arm or cart does not have to be removed with the keyboard when cleaned. Currently, the SCOP is available in 23 and 11 inches for keyboards, and 20 inches for the mouse.

The MAGFIX option was designed for keyboards on trays or other areas where they could easily slip or fall. Magnets are built into the keyboards and mice to keep them in place when positioned on any ferrous surface, and they don’t interfere with other equipment. MAGFIX does not affect the cleanability of the product and is better for controlling dirt and germs than using Velcro.

Backlit keyboards are ideal for low-light environments. Because the keyboards are constructed with the lights inside, they do not interfere with the integrity of the sealed, seamless surface. Each key has at least one light embedded under it. The brightness can be adjusted to three different levels for a variety of lighting conditions.

Man & Machine Inc., established in 1982, is an international innovator and manufacturer of computer accessories designed to limit the spread of harmful microbes and infections in health care environments. Ever since the introduction of the first MMI designed water-resistant keyboard in 2002, the company has been leading the industry in manufacturing ergonomic, high quality and fairly priced keyboards and mice. MMI has offices in Maryland, The Netherlands and Shenzhen, China.

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The new era of germ busting has begin!

Attention Hospitals!
Attention Doctors!
Attention Nurses!
Attention Patients!
Attention Dentists!
Attention Librarians!
Attention Teachers!
Attention Athletes!
Attention Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines!
ATTENTION EVERYBODY!!


Got your attention yet?

Germs are everywhere. It's nothing new. Germs, bacteria, pathogens, viruses, little tiny aliens that invade through your nose and attack you at the molecular level; these are all threats that we need to guard against everyday.
Ever heard of MRSAs? Those are Methicillin-Resistant Staphlococcus Aureus. What do all those long and impossible to spell (let alone pronounce) words mean? MRSAs are germs that are always evolving and can fight off human attempts to kill them. (That's the quick definition, if I gave you the full story you'd probably go jump in a bathtub full of alcohol just to be clean.)
The worse thing about MRSAs is that they belong in a group of germs that people can catch while they are at the hospital! They can kill people. Nobody is immune. Basically you go in to get your tonsils removed, (do they still do that anymore?) and you end up quarantined in your own wing and the priest is just waiting for you to croak so he can read you your last rites and get home in time for American Idol.
And things aren't getting any better people, MRSAs and other HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections) are starting to really multiply, (they must spend all day listening to Barry White and popping Viagra) and they're spreading. I could cite facts and figures, but that's what the internet is for, I'll just throw a few at you really quick:
In the United States, there are about 2 million cases of HAIs per year, resulting in an expenditure of $4.5 billion for treatment.
On average, there's about 90,000 HAI deaths per year in America.
(For those who care, I got the information from this source: http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1619.htm)

I'm not trying to be a wet blanket here, but the fact is this, you could very well end up getting sick from going to the hospital. And how much would that suck?
Doctors, nurses, delivery men, the pediatrics clown, everybody in hospitals need to wash their hands. Same goes for dentists, their assistants and patients. It takes less than a minute and it won't hurt. In fact, it'll help.
There are other ways too.
Imagine a keyboard with no seams, no cracks or crevices. It has no nooks or crannies for germs and dirt to infiltrate. No place for pathogens to reside and multiply. No santuary. Imagine a keyboard with no moving parts, which means nothing to try and move or remove in order to clean. Imagine a keyboard with the same tactile response you've come to know and love from regular keyboards, but completely silent, (you paying attention librarians? Do I need to paint the picture for you? I think you understand the grooviness of a library without all the clickity-clack of dozens of keyboards being used) so you don't need to interrupt others as you type. Imagine a keyboard you can disinfect with alcohol, 10% bleach solutions, chemical disinfectants or plain old soap and water. Imagine a keyboard where worries about spilling coffee, food crumbs or other random dirt are a thing of the past.
You still with me here?
You know what you just imagined? The line of waterproof keyboards and mice from Man & Machine Inc. Waterproof. With some of the MMI products you can even submerge them under water, take them out and use them as if nothing happened, (why you would want to do this, I don't know, but it could help you win bar bets.) And guess what people in dry, deserty climes? (military people, I'm looking in your direction) they're dustproof too! No more grit, dirt, dust or sand to get caught under keys and screw things up. No more going through a dozen cans of spray air a week just to keep your workstation clean. It's cool right? Right.
I know it's cool. I know because all of MMIs products are cool! It says so right on them! Don't believe me? then peep a glance at http://www.man-machine.com.
Trust me, you'll be glad you did. Whether you're a doctor, dentist, Sailor, Librarian, Teacher, or just regular Joe Shmoe looking for a cool keyboard to show off to your friends, the keyboards and mice at Man & Machine are just what you're looking for. After all, it's only your health you have to look after.
http://www.man-machine.com Check it out!!!