MAN & MACHINE TO ATTEND 148TH ADA WORLD MARKETPLACE EXHIBITION

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MAN & MACHINE TO ATTEND 148^TH ADA WORLD MARKETPLACE EXHIBITION

LANDOVER, MD (September, 5) – Man & Machine Inc. is proud to say that we will be attending the American Dental Association’s 148^th Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition, later this month in San Francisco.

Man & Machine will be attending the expo, in booth 234, to introduce our waterproof keyboards and mice to the dental community.

MMI products are liquid-proof and provide the ultimate in infection control and patient safety, two of the most important things dentists deal with in their offices. The “Really Cool” keyboard will feature prominently at the MMI booth during the show. Its superior, non-porous, latex-free construction, ergonomic design and accompanying options and features make it one of the best medical grade keyboards on the market. Our keyboards and dentists; they are a perfect fit.

The expo is expected to bring leaders of dental practice, research and academics together from September 27-29 at the Moscone Convention Center, for classes, symposia and exhibits from companies from all over the world.

The last time the ADA World Marketplace Exhibition was in San Francisco, in 2003, more than 47,958 dentists, hygienists, assistants, students, exhibitors and others were present. This year’s event should do just as well.

“Be sure to look for the guy with a keyboard on his head,” said Clifton Broumand, the “Big Cheese” at MMI.

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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Another satisfied customer!

Tired of me tooting the Man & Machine horn? Then allow me to send you here. This is a story that was featured in the National Center for State Courts Courttechnologybulletin. A judge, the Honorable Michael Marcus, found one of our Slim Cool Keyboards and found it to be much to his liking! Too lazy to click on the link? Then allow me to copy and paste the story below. Enjoy!

The Search for a Quiet Keyboard

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Author: Jim McMillan - Email author

A problem arose when my laptop was replaced with a thin-client computer [1]with a detached keyboard. I found that keyboards that are not part of laptops tend to be enormously noisy in the courtroom. They are distracting and impaired my ability to hear on the bench. And this is especially a problem for me because I've taken notes via a keyboard since first taking the bench. The IT department's first answer to the noise problem from the clerk's keyboard was to slap a mushy vinyl splash guard over it. This “solution” in my opinion makes for a terrible keyboard feel and hampers fast typing. So I then started looking for a quiet keyboard for my bench. I've used a small keyboard with a short stroke that is pretty quiet at home and in chambers but couldn't duplicate it because it has been discontinued. In addition, this older keyboard is not compatible with my new thin-client workstation since it has a PS/2 style keyboard connector instead of the newer USB connector – and adapter/converters are hit and miss.. So having tried all the versions our IT department had to offer and having bought a few reasonably priced but ultimately unsatisfactory keyboards, I finally discovered one designed for the medical industry. This line of keyboards includes several versions; small and large, with and without function keys, numeric pads, touch-pads, and so on. All versions are available in black and white colors, and are waterproof or, more importantly, coffee-proof. What I bought was a "Slimcool model," which is small (about 12" wide) without separate number pad, touch pad, or function keys that I don’t use. My requirement was that I needed the additional space on my bench and that I liked the quiet, short stroke as well as the feel. The keyboard is absolutely horizontal, so I added some stick-on small vinyl bumpers to the back to elevate it to the incline I've become accustomed to with other keyboards. I find that it is fast and quiet, and the touch suits my requirements (though preferences on the feel of keyboards vary tremendously). While I have absolutely no interest in this company, or in anyone buying keyboards from them, I just thought others might find theirs to be as welcome and rare a solution as I have. The website is http://www.man-machine.com/ The Hon. Michael Marcus is a Judge in the Circuit Court of Multnomah County, Oregon. ---