| Posted by: Doug Gerlach |
6/22/2007 2:26:00 PM |
While the increased wisdom you earn from age and experience is some consolation for growing older, deteriorating eyesight is definitely a downer. It's frustrating when your vision problems start to interfere with your computer usage. A larger monitor can help, but trying to hunt and peck on a regular-sized keyboard can turn your typing into the computer equivalent of chicken scratch.
Anyone with a visual impairment who surfs the Web or uses ICLUBcentral software can benefit from this unique product offered for sale by firstSTREET, a company that specializes in products for "boomers and beyond." The Keys U See computer keyboard is perfect for anyone who has trouble seeing or typing on a typical computer keyboard. Keys U See features extra large keys as well as extra large characters on the keys, and comes in three different colors for easy recognition by those with less than 20/20 vision, Macular Degeneration, or other similar problems.
This keyboard is available in Black with White lettering on the keys, Black with Yellow lettering (as in the picture above), and Ivory with Black lettering (different color combinations work better for individuals with different afflictions). Since the keys are larger than usual, I think that this keyboard might also be useful for people with less physical dexterity in their fingertips. The keyboard comes with USB and PS2 connectors.
Many of our StockCentral users and ICLUBcentral customers are in the 50+ age bracket, so I thought it was worth passing along this interesting item. It generally retails for $69.95, but is currently reduced in price to $49.95.
I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has used these keyboards!
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