[ ][A][P][P][L][I][E][D] [L][E][A][R][N][I][N][G] Excellence in Performance [ ][ ][ ][ ][C][O][R][P] Thank you for your recent inquiry . . , about the MALTRON ergonomic keyboard. A brochure is enclosed and you'll find a price list - expressed in English pounds sterling - on the reverse. There you also will find a list of all the computers with which the MALTRON keyboard is compatible. Note, please, that the MALTRON family includes specially designed boards for those who have the use of only one hand and even a model for mouth or head stick use. The two-handed ergonomically designed MALTRON is intended for people who are interested in protecting their wellbeing, managing a repetitive strain injury (RSI), or simply want to type on a keyboard that is inherently more sensible. The handbook which accompanies the two-handed keyboard includes an adaptation typing refresher course for QWERTY keyers to help them quickly become used to the new and relaxed feel of the Malton. For all who wish to learn to use the new -and greatly superior- letter layout, we offer two self-paced training courses. Details about them also will be found on the reverse and the back page of the brochure. There is no need to decide between MALTRON and QWERTY layouts, as the two-handed keyboard switches from one to the other at the touch of a button. Mac compatibility is expected by the end of Summer 1992. We intend that key boards obtained now for use with IBM compatibles will be switchable to Mac at little cost by adding a chip and a connecting cable. The enclosure should answer most of your questions but I invite you to call me if you need further details; and, of course, to place your order! Sincerely, James J. Barret President APPLIED LEARNING CORP. PS: Although the pound sterling varies in its relationship to the US dollar, it recently has been quoted at around $1.90. At that exchange rate, its delivered cost is US$770 for the two-handed unit and $620 for one-hand and mouthstick models. BOX 686 KING OF PRUSSIA PENNSYLVANIA 19406 (215) 688-6866 PCD MALTRON KEYBOARD & ACCESSORIES IN ENGLISH POUNDS STERLING SINGLE-HANDED & MALTRON KEYBOARDS: TWO-HANDED MOUTHSTICK Plug compatible for IBM PC, AT (switchable), and 375. 295. PS2 and keyboard compatible machines Adaptor cable for PS2 (costs less at Radio Shack) 10. Custom tailored key placement 6. All "F keys" custom tailored placement 60. MALTRON executive training course with audio tapes 35. MALTRON professional/secretarial course with tapes 35. Single-handed keyboard carrying case 60. MALTRON training manual for single-handed keyboards 25. Articulated arm, table clamp and support for mouth- 75. and headstick keyboards Air parcel post from UK, handling and insurance 30. 30. NOTE: About 20% of the time our customs people have charged duty ranging from $51 to $59. in cash. We do not control these people and are not responsible for duty if and when charged. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMENTARY FROM MALTRON USERS "...As a former user of qwerty and Dvorak I heartily recommend to your readers a new keyboard that should make both QWERTY and Dvorak historical curiosities. ...There is never a thought about where the home keys are. ...Even without the improved layout, the physical shape of the keyboard is a great advantage. ...As a devoted user of MALTRON I recommend it highly." NYC attorney in letter to BYTE Magazine "I came to use the MALTRON keyboard in September of 1991 and it has quite literally made leading a normal working life possible. I first contracted RSI through playing the violin in 1988, originally in my left arm though by July of 1989 I had lost the use of both of my arms. (A regime of "radical rest" followed for 10 months, then laser and hydrotherapy and an attempt to return to the "normal" keyboard). I found I was unable to type for more than about 10 to 20 minutes without getting pains in my arms again. I still could not write more than about 3/4 of d page at a time. (Then MALTRON arrived) The MALTRON was a joy to use. I decided to use the MALTRON key layout because it was so logical and seemed the best way of preventing a recurrence of my injury. ...I can still only write continuously. for about 1/2 hour before I have to rest my arm for a couple of hours....I can type as long as I want or need to, though I do stretch regularly and take short breaks. ...If more people used them instead of the dreadful "normal" keyboard/dinosaur, the RSI plague would most probably disappear amongst computer operators." UK "big eight" accountancy trainee "...My typing speed on a conventional board was 70 w.p.m. After two months I am if anything faster than before. I noticed immediately a reduction in discomfort both whilst typing and in the evenings, after work. After only a week I could actually feel my fingers straightening out. This was an extraordinary sensation. ...Before purchasing the MALTRON keyboard I imagined that it was the second-best choice for those who could not abandon word processing altogether. I was astonished to dis- cover that it was far more help to me than complete rest." UK word processing op.