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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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