| WALNUT,
Jan. 6, 2005 – Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer and
distributor of innovative and stylish keyboards, digital cameras, mice,
touchpads, and input peripherals, today introduced its new line of wireless
keyboards with built-in pointing technology. The AKB and ACK series
feature 2.4GHz and Infrared (IrDA) connectivity respectively, cutting
the cords that tie the keyboard and PC to close proximity. The new line
of IrDA keyboards are available now and the 2.4GHz keyboards will be
available late January.
Ideal for living room multimedia PCs,
conference rooms, mobile, workgroup project environments and modern
office environments.
The WKB-4000 Wireless
SlimTouch Mini touchpad keyboard is the flagship model featuring 2.4GHz
connectivity, an ultra-slim, ultra-stylish design with clean lines,
and an integrated touchpad. The Adesso Wireless SlimTouch keyboard fits
beautifully with contemporary PC systems, flat LCD monitors in modern
office environments and drawing
tablets. The MSRP will be $129.99 The simple shape and distinct
design provides users with an input solution that is simple and compact.
It can sit in a conference room or office and can instantly go mobile
easily fitting in a briefcase or backpack. When on the road, the USB
mini-receiver plugs directly into a notebook or another PC providing
wireless connectivity up to 20 feet.
The WKB-4000 and the
WKB-2000 include two built-in mouse buttons for familiar mouse
performance as well as an embedded numeric keypad and 12 function keys
for one-touch commands. They feature low-profile tactile keys for quieter
typing and membrane key switches which ensures longer life.
The WKB-2000 features
2.4Ghz connectivity and an integrated trackball with an MSRP of $79.99
The AKB-570 features a lightweight, compact, mini keyboard
design, which fits anywhere and is extremely portable. The AKB-570
allows users to compute from up to 6 feet away, cord-free. Smart power
management ensures extended battery life.
The Adesso ACK-571PB
and ACK-573PB are designed for Windows-based PCs and
offer wireless IrDA input. The ACK-571PB features a
built-in cursor control disc for 8-direction cursor control with an
MSRP of $59.99 The ACK-573PB features a built-in trackball
with an MSRP of $69.99
Both keyboard offer 88/89 key keyboards
with embedded numeric keypad and 12 dedicated function keys. Both offer
trouble-free computing up to a distance of 7 meters.
“Our keyboards are specifically
designed to offer a more productive and rewarding computing experience,”
said Allen Ku, CEO of Adesso, Inc. “Our new line of wireless keyboards
with built-in cursor control technologies provide affordable, stylish,
and professional-grade input solutions for a variety of computing environments
ranging from presentations, mobile computing and even controlling entertainment
PCs from the coffee table.”
All Adesso products are available through
Ingram Micro as well as major direct vendors including AMAZON, Buy.com,
PC Mall, CDW, PC Connection, Provantage and Insight; plus retail stores
such as Fry’s and Micro Center; and through leading catalogs including
CDW, PC Mall and PC Connection.
About Adesso
Adesso was founded in 1992. The company manufactures and markets
innovative, ergonomic, industrial, programmable, wireless, and foldable
keyboards as well as touchpads, mice and numeric keypads. Adesso most
successful product lines include its Tru-Form ergonomic keyboards and
Glidepoint touchpads.
The company is located at 565 Brea Canyon
Rd. #C, Walnut, Calif. 91789. The company can be reached at (909) 839-2929
or via the web at www.adesso.com
.
|
