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ErgoCanada.com offers a wide range of ergonomic products including keyboards (adjustable, contoured, separated, vertical, zero-force, small footprint, one-handed, DVORAK, etc.), mice (contoured, left-handed, vertical, hands-free, etc.), touchpads, trackballs, footswitches, numeric keypads, cables, adapters, software, radiant heating products, articulating arms, monitor risers, document holders, arm rests, foot rests, laptop risers mounts / docking stations and more - click on the Products link to browse our online catalog with detailed product descriptions.

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What's New - Last updated February 7th, 2005

  • PROMOTIONS this month include the Contour Design Perfit Mouse / UniTray Promotion, Softworqs Natural Gel Palm / Wrist Rest Promotion, and the new and improved 'Too Good to Pass Up' Promotion on the No-Grip Ring Pen
  • NEW PRODUCT RELEASES this month include:
    • RollerMouse PRO by Contour Design
    • Savant Elite Programmable Footswitches by Kinesis
    • Zeomi Keyboard by Zeomi
    • Keynamics Laptop Stand by Keynamics
    • Duet Sit-Stand Arms
    • Digimemo
    • Looking for Gift Ideas? We have a new section of the web site just for you - click here to see our special gift categories page!
  • Print Catalogs are now available!  For more information, click here.
  • For upcoming trade shows and other information about where we have had our web site, company or products featured in print or other media, check out our news and events page
  • Looking for previous What's New Features? Check out our archive page.

The new RollerMouse PRO has arrived!

ErgoCanada.com is excited to launch Contour Design's new flagship product - the RollerMouse PRO. This unit offers the following distinct features differentiating it from the Classic RollerMouse:

  • New RollerBar Design for Effortless Control of the Cursor is 67% Longer than the 'Classic' RollerMouse - making the product comfortable for all, even people with broad shoulders
  • Two more Buttons to extend versatility and flexibility - includes "Drag Lock" and "Double Click" functionality
  • Larger easier to target buttons
  • Only available in black, no PS/2 port for an additional mouse

Voted #1 INPUT DEVICE at National Ergonomics
Conference & Expo - LAS VEGAS, 2004

For most shorter people, the Classic RollerMouse (still available in both black and white) may continue to be the preferred option. The Rollerwave accessory (providing double the depth of wrist support) attaches to the PRO model in the same manner as on the Classic RollerMouse.

For more information on the new RollerMouse PRO and Classic RollerMouse mousing solution, see the Mouse - Alternative category in our Online Catalog.

Exciting new Savant Elite Foot Switch products from Kinesis

ErgoCanada.com is excited to launch a new series of stand-alone programmable foot switches from Kinesis. These foot switches are front-hinged, which are superior to rear-hinged foot switches as you can comfortably rest your foot on the switch without accidentally activating it. When you want to click, you simply press down or slide your foot to the end of the switch where it is easier to depress due to the leverage.

These switches can be assigned any mousing action (left click, right click, double click), keyboard action (any key, including modifier keys like Shift, Control, Alt), macro or combination keystroke you need. This is a great way to offload work from your fingers and hands, and eliminate trigger finger (from clicking) or awkward combination keystrokes.

Models include a single action foot switch, dual action foot switch (pictured at left) and triple action foot switch (pictured to the right). All these units use a USB connection and are fully compatible with PCs and Macs.

For more information on the Savant Elite line of Foot Switches, see the Foot Switch category in our Online Catalog.

Introducing the Zeomi Keyboard for Tab-intensive applications

ErgoCanada.com is pleased to introduce the Zeomi keyboard to Canada. This keyboard is designed for computer users whose applications involve extensive use of the Tab key and want an otherwise conventional keyboard layout and design.

The extra triple-width ZTab key is located where the left, down and right arrow keys are located on the keyboard and generates the same key codes as the standard Tab key on the left edge of a regular keyboard. Applications that use the Tab key to move between fields will benefit from the location and ease of use of the ZTab key, which was specifically designed for data intensive applications, especially for users who are keying in primarily numeric data. The Z Tab key is extra large to allow the use of fingers and thumb to operate the Z Tab key with varying positions of the hand.

For more information on the Zeomi keyboard, see the Zeomi category in our Online Catalog.

Introducing the Keynamics Laptop Stand - a Dynamic Option for your Workspace!

ErgoCanada.com is pleased to introduce the Keynamics Laptop Stand to Canada. This is the only laptop stand on the market with wheels - when you need workspace, you can just wheel the stand (with your laptop) out of your way!

This product allows you to recline and change your position as you work. The screen is raised toward the plane of your eyes and the your wrists can be placed in a more neutral posture. You can use the stand on top of your desk or off the front edge of your desk. This stand will safely cantilever your laptop out over the edge of your desk so you can recline. The wheels allow you to quickly move your laptop out of the way, freeing up your desktop for other tasks.

The problem: A typical desk height is 29 inches, which is too high for proper keying and too low for proper viewing. The laptop keyboard is attached to the screen. Raise the screen to correct the viewing angle and your keyboard is too high for proper keying. Lower the keyboard for proper "neutral wrists" and the screen is too low for proper viewing. This creates "The Hunch" posture.  

The Laptop Stand On Wheels functionally separates the keyboard from the screen, by changing both the user's position and the laptop position.

Tired of reaching around your laptop? Just Wheel it out of the way! For more information on the Keynamics Laptop Stand, see the Laptop Products category in our Online Catalog.

A new affordable sit / stand arm is available - the Waterloo Duet Arm

Waterloo Duet ArmErgoCanada.com is excited to announce the launch of a new sit / stand solution - the Duet Arm from Waterloo. With a range of height adjustment from 12.5" above to 6.5" below the worksurface, this product will accomodate a wide range of sit/stand requirements from users whether they are 4' 6" or 6' 4"!

The Duet is available in a 31" and 39" model (this is the horizontal width between the two slim arm supports which are only 0.75" wide each). The 31" model is ideal for a standard sized keyboard, mouse and numeric keypad. The 39" model has sufficient room for a writing surface / work area. The arm provide for tilt adjustment from + 10° to -15° using a standard knob. A field adjustable coil spring adjusts for load counterbalance, and a T-pull mechanism is used for the release to adjust for height using a swing brake design.

This design provides excellent knee clearance (as there is no 'arm' to bump into with your knees) but the trade-off for this benefit (and the increased range of height adjustment) is that this unit is not storable (unlike our other sit-stand keyboard arm solutions).

Waterloo Duet ArmThe white platform / tray shown in the picture at right does NOT come with the arm (the arm itself is pictured at left). You can construct a tray (out of plywood or other material) - we also do offer a specially designed low profile Duet Arm Tray with a 1" keyboard guard which is of the same design as our popular Foxbay line of keyboard trays. For more information, see the Trays category in our Online Catalog.

For more information on the Duet Arm, see the Sit/Stand category in our Online Catalog.

Introducing The DigiMemo - A new way to save your work

Comfort TrackPad ProErgoCanada.com is very excited to be launching a revolutionary new product - the DigiMemo. The Digimemo digitally records whatever you write with pen on ordinary paper. It's great for students going to school that need to take notes, doctors writing prescriptions that need a permanent record, credit card companies for form filling applications, for meetings where you need to take important notes or sketch out ideas, basically this product is for anyone that takes notes or sketches out ideas on paper.

The DigiMemo is a standalone device with storage capabilities that digitally captures and stores everything you write or draw on paper, without the use of computers and special papers. Utilizing the electromagnetic technology, it allows you to affix any ordinary papers or notepad (up to 215mm x 151mm; A5-size) on the digital pad and write with ink. Without changing the way you work, it writes as well as a ballpoint pen on ordinary paper, but also digitally records your notes, ideas, drawings, sketches and flowcharts in the pad's flash memory or optional Compact Flash (CF) card in real time. DigiMemo enables you to work in ways that you are familiar with, the ease of use and convenience of pen and paper.

The DigiMemo allows you to better manage all your handwritten notes more efficiently. With the included software (DigiMemo Manager), you can easily view, edit and organize your digital notes on a PC individually or save as a book file (e-Book) and share with others via e-Mail.

For more information on the DigiMemo, see the DigiMemo category in our Online Catalog.

Cirque SmoothCat Keyboard / Cirque Wave II keyboards Available - but only for a Limited Time

Cirque SmoothCat Ergonomic Keyboard with TouchpadErgoCanada.com is excited to announce that we have sourced out a limited number of Cirque SmoothCat / Cirque Wave II style keyboards with UK layout. These are the original keyboards manufactured by Cirque and much sought after by many devoted users. Once these keyboards are sold, there will not be any further units available.

This keyboard has a Cirque Easy Cat Touchpad embedded in the sculpted wrist rest (which with driver will support vertical scrolling) which is located under the cursor control keys. The only other keyboard ever manufactured using the fixed split layout with a touchpad is the Adesso product - and that product has the touchpad located under the space bars. For those who prefer the touchpad in the original location, this is their last chance to buy this product.

These keyboards are identical in terms of functionality and usage to the US layout keyboards - the only distinction is that the keycaps are slightly different (a pound symbol instead of a dollar symbol, etc.).

For more information on this product, see our Keyboards - Combo category in our Online Catalog

 

Promotions and Sales - February 2005

Perfit Mouse / UniTray Promotion

Picture of SK595 Keyboard

 

Get a UniTray at 1/3 the usual cost when purchasing a Perfit Mouse!

While supplies last, we are offering the Contour Design Unitray at a third of the usual cost (Regular Price $15, special bundle price only $5.00!) when purchased with a Contour Design Perfit Mouse (PMO or PMO5 series).

The UniTray is the perfect mate for any mouse.

  • The Ultra-Glide Mousing Surface allows the mouse to glide ever so effortlessly for better cursor control and acceleration.
  • Low Profile Gel allows the mouse to glide back over Gel area and provides added comfort at base of hand.
  • Soft Lycra Cloth Surface: gel surface reduces dirt and residue buildup over the mousing surface.
  • The gel height is fixed and the top is flush with the mousing surface.

For more information, see the Mouse - Contoured category in our Online Catalog.

Gel Palm/Wrist Rest for Wave Style Keyboards

Picture of Flextend Glove

 

This gel rest is designed to eliminate the hardness of the wrist rests on wave style keyboards. It is soft while providing enough resistance to support your palms during periods of inactivity. Remember, you should NEVER rest your wrist on any type of support, with the possible exception of the WASP product (see our Rests category for more information). Features of this product include:

  • Contoured shape fits all 19" Elite, Natural and Wave keyboards
  • Maintains a fluid wrist motion for healthy computing
  • Non-skid base provides a gripping fit for confident use
  • Ideal to take your comfort anywhere you go

These rests are regularly priced at $35 each, we are offering a discount of $5.00 off on these rests while supplies last - so take advantage of this discount while it is available!

For more information, see the Rests category in our Online Catalog.

No-Grip Ring-Pen "Too Good to Pass Up" Promotion

Effective February 1st, 2005 and until further notice the following "Too Good to Pass Up" promotion will be in effect for all orders from individuals:

Total of your invoice... Add a Ring-Pen for only...
$100
$20.00
$250
$15.00
$500
$10.00
$1000 or more
$5.00

Just mention when placing your order that the No-Grip Ring-Pen was just "Too Good to Pass Up" to receive your discount.

   

Need an Assessment?

If you are using your computer for more than an hour a day, you may want to consider getting an assessment to ensure your workstation is as ergonomically designed as possible. If you are looking for an ergonomic professional to perform an assessment, try out our free Ergonomic Professional Locator Service by clicking the Services link to find geographically relevant contact information.


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ErgoCanada.com, a division of Micwil Computer Consulting
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Canadian Computer Buying Guide - Buying guide on how to buy or upgrade your computer system.
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