Logitech has announced a wraparound fabric keyboard that offers input control and lightweight convenience for Palm handheld computers. An industry first, the Logitech KeyCase uses ElekTex, a sturdy electronic fabric that offers a low-profile keyboard which wraps around the handheld when not in use to protect it from damage.
KeyCase frees users from stylus operation with a dedicated key to select on-screen buttons, extra keys for quick access to frequently used Palm functions, as well as select, cut, copy and paste buttons.
"A pressure-sensitive scroller provides for effortless navigation of menus and long documents," says Shawn Bezuidenhout, sales and marketing manager at Logitech South Africa.
The unit is instantly ready for data input by means of a SmartMotion Cradle. With the handheld secured in place, users simply prop up the cradle into typing position and the entire system is on and ready.
"KeyCase underscores Logitech`s broader commitment to mobile computing by making use of an innovative technology to provide greater convenience on the road," adds Bezuidenhout. "The all-in-one case and keyboard is a rare combination of two very useful products combined to address the specific needs of the travelling business person."
The Logitech KeyCase keyboard is compatible with Palm OS 4.1 and Palm OS 4.0 for the Palm m125, Palm m500, Palm m505, Palm i705 and future handhelds with the Palm Universal Connector. The Logitech software to configure the Palm for the keyboard is compatible with Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
The application is also compatible with Macintosh OS. The keyboard ships with a free trial version of the popular Palm OS based word processor, WordSmith.
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