Products for children
Products for children are designed to encourage children to use the computer via colourful interfaces that are both attractive and easy to remember. Keys can be small to suit children's smaller fingers, such as on the My Kids keyboard, large to encourage greater accuracy and to overcome coordination difficulties, such as the EZ Type Keyboard or the BigKeys Keyboard, or have regular sized keys with large fonts, to encourage keyboard accuracy, such as the Keys-U-See for Kids.
A colourful configuration such as this can encourage the most reluctant child to try a computer.
| My Kids Keyboard | ||
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| by A4Tech | ||
| Model # - KBS-6000P (pink) | ||
| Model # - KBS-6000B (blue) | ||
The Mini Kids Keyboard is 2/3 the size of a standard keyboard. The distance between each individual keycaps was specially designed not only for children's small hands but also for computer users with smaller hands. The slanted 'A' layout of the keys provides a degree of relief from excessive ulnar deviation within the standard conventional keyboard footprint. |
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| PS/2 | KBS-6000B (blue)$60.00 | |
| 14.2"L x 6.5"W x 1.2"H | KBS-6000P (pink): $60.00 | |
| EZ Type Keyboard | ||
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| by Crayola | ||
| Model # - 11071 | ||
Bright colours, large keys, and the cartoon style font make this keyboard appealing to children (and some adults, too), and the QWERTY layout makes this a great tool for introducing touch typing. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
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| 19.0" W x 6.75" D x 1.1875"H | $40.00 | |
| Note: Currently unavailable |
| Keys-U-See for Kids | ||
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| by Genesis Worldwide Enterprises | ||
| Model # - YKB-LPKID-BUSB (black) | ||
| Model # - YKB-LPKID-IUSB (ivory) | ||
Keys-U-See for Kids keyboards feature bright, color-coded keys to reinforce learning vowels, consonants and numbers. The keyboard has large print on standard size keys and is in a 104-key QWERTY format, which makes it easy to change to other keyboards. A compact, colour-coordinated mouse is included. |
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| 18.5" W x 7.5" D x 1.2"H | YKB-LPKID-BUSB (black): $65.00 | |
| YKB-LPKID-IUSB (ivory): $65.00 | ||
| Click here for more images and sample configurations. |
| KidTrac | ||
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| by Clearly Superior Technologies | ||
| Model # - CST1350 (USB) | ||
KidTrac is designed with the whole family in mind. For the kid in everyone, the color scheme is a bold combination of primary colors: blue, green, red, yellow, and white. The KidTrac has extra large buttons that are easy to find and click, for big and little hands alike. The 2.25" diameter ball is secured to prevent it from being thrown, eaten of lost. The low profile of the KidTrack acts as a natural hand rest mirroring the natural contour of your hand. Designed to easily accommodate both right and left-hand users. You'll enjoy this trackball's ability to dynamically accelerate across the screen as the ball is turned. No need to move your arm to rotate your wrist from side to side. The special "Ambidextrous Trackball" feature allows switching from left to right-handed use without changing your system settings. Note: For switch-adapted trackballs, click here. |
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| USB | $95.00 |
| MicroTrac | ||
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| by Clearly Superior Technologies (formerly Microspeed) | ||
| Model # - CST650 | ||
The miniature case of the MicroTrac allows the user to hold the trackball in the palm of the hand. The MicroTrac also has rubberized feet allowing it to be used on the desktop like a regular trackball. It is designed to easily accommodate both right and left hand users as well as different size hands. Using built-in dynamic motion enhancement, this miniature Trackball is engineered to give single-pixel control while still having the ability to move to the other side of the screen with a flick of the finger. Roll the ball faster and see the cursor speed accross the screen, move the ball slowly and you get single pixel accuracy. This three button trackball requires no special drivers or software. The middle button acts as Drag-Lock and Scroll-Lock combination. The Drag Lock feature makes this product more comfortable by eliminating the need to hold down a button to highlight or select items. Simply hit the Drag Lock Button and the button stays 'locked' until hit a second time. |
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| 2.75"L x 2.0"W x 1.2"H | $95.00 | |
| Big Keys Keyboard LX (USB) | |
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| by Greystone Digital | |
| Model # - (see below) | |
The BigKeys LX is a product line of six large-key keyboards. These keyboards feature easy-to-target 1" x 1" keys in either QWERTY or alphabetic arrangements. All BigKeys keyboards are hard-wired to be switchable between ABC and QWERTY layouts, and you can rearrange the keycaps to match custom layouts you may have created in your operating system or software. The Function Keys are generated by pressing and holding the 'F' key and then the number i.e. "F" (as a modifier) and "3" becomes F3. Pressing and releasing the F key generates the usual letter F. Available accessories include protective skinguards (to prevent against damage from spills, etc.) and rigid plastic keyguards for individuals needing further targeting assistance. |
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| Model # | Description | Price: | |
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| BKLXBQ | Black keys with white legends, standard QWERTY layout. |  |
$175.00 |
| BKLXYQ | Yellow keys with black legends, standard QWERTY layout. |  |
$175.00 |
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| KB-SKIN | Protective skin for BigKeys |  |
$20.00 |
| GUARD | Rigid Keyguard for BigKeys |  |
$120.00 |
| Big Keys Keyboard Plus | |
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| by Greystone Digital | |
| Model # - (see below) | |
This keyboard features easy to target 1" x 1" keys, and has a layout simpler than the BigKeys LX, with less keys for individuals who may find a normal layout confusing. All BigKeys keyboards are hard-wired to be switchable between ABC and QWERTY layouts, and you can rearrange the keycaps to match custom layouts you may have created in your operating system or software. Available accessories include protective skinguards (to prevent against damage from spills, etc.) and rigid plastic keyguards are available for individuals needing further targeting assistance. All keyboards have a grey housing, but color options on the keys are as follows: Black Legends on White Keys, White Legends on Black Keys, or White Legends on Colored Keys. Note: all of these keyboards are by special order only and have PS/2 connectors. |
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| Model # | Description | Price: | |
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| BK-PP-CCA | Grey case, coloured keycaps, black legends, ABC layout SPECIAL ORDER ONLY | |
$185.00 |
| BK-PP-CCQ | Grey case, coloured keycaps, black legends, QWERTY layout SPECIAL ORDER ONLY |  |
$185.00 |
| BK-PP-CCWA | Grey case, white keycaps, black legends, ABC layout SPECIAL ORDER ONLY |  |
$185.00 |
| BK-PP-CCWQ | Grey case, white keycaps, black legends, QWERTY layout SPECIAL ORDER ONLY |  |
$185.00 |
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| KB-SKIN | Protective skin for BigKeys | |
$20.00 |
| GUARD | Rigid Keyguard for BigKeys | |
$120.00 |
| TypeMatrix USB EZ Reach Keyboard (2009 Version) | ||
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| by TypeMatrix | ||
| Model # - 2030U-QWY | QWERTY layout | |
| Model # - 2030U-DV | DVORAK layout | |
| Model # - 2030U-BNK | Blank layout | |
This USB keyboard has an innovative orthogonal layout and crisp scissor-switch membrane keyswitches in a minimalist housing (12.75" W x 5.25" D x 0.5" H [32.4 cm W x 13.3 cm D x 1.3 cm H]), allowing for easy storage and transport as an external keyboard for your laptop. This newest version of the 2030 TypeMatrix keyboard has a redesigned layout for both the QWERTY and DVORAK models, and now also comes in a BLANK unlegended model. Unlegended keyboard skins are available for the QWERTY/DVORAK models (to protect the keyboard from debris and spills), and QWERTY and DVORAK legended skins are available for the unlegended keyboard model. Click here to see a closeup of the QWERTY layout. Note: It has been determined that the Shuffle key has a 'bug' where it will eventually fail, requiring you to unplug and plug in the keyboard to get it working again. This is a known manufacturer's defect and it not covered under warranty. |
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| 12.75" W x 5.25" D x 0.5" H | 2030U-QWY (QWERTY): $120.00 | |
| 2030U-DV (DVORAK): $120.00 | ||
| 2030U-BNK (Blank): $120.00 | ||
| QWERTY Layout Skin | 2030-SKN-BLK-QWY: $25.00 | |
| DVORAK Layout Skin | 2030-SKN-BLK-DVK: $25.00 | |
| Blank Layout Skin | 2030-SKN-CLR-BNK: $25.00 |
| BeanBag Schooldesk Table | ||
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| by Carliss Industries | ||
| Model # - BB-SD | ||
The Beanbag Schooldesk is the portable desk for your lap that lets you work or play from the comfort of your favorite chair, sofa, or bed, while keeping supplies close at hand. This desk includes a 1.5" (3.8 cm) deep storage area ideal for storing pens, papers, calculators and other supplies and has a 12" (30.5 cm) wide x 0.5" (1.3 cm) deep 'groove' for pencils and pens to rest in on the top of the surface. The lid includes a spring-loaded mechanism which holds it open until you decide to close it. |
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| 17.5"W x 14"D x 4"H | $65.00 | |