CHERRY INTRODUCES NEW SPILL & DUST RESISTANT KEYBOARD FOR COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

October 12, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI – Cherry Electrical Products has introduced its new 6240 Series compact keyboard with an integrated touchpad and IP 54 spill and dust resistant key field for harsh environments. Typical applications include rack mount systems, test & medical equipment, automotive service, kiosks and transportation/warehouse distribution facilities and others.

The new 6240 Series features an enhanced, 109-position full QWERTY key layout in a compact, 14-inch form factor, combining maximal space efficiency with uncompromised alphanumeric data entry. The integrated touchpad ensures easy curser navigation with minimum desktop footprint. The keyboard has yellow status LEDs for improved visibility in rooms with artificial light. The additional keys include a “double-zero” key, as well as Copy, Paste, Cut and Undo for easy function calls in Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.

The 6240 Series compact keyboard is offered in black and light grey and comes standard with a USB 2.0 interface. It measures 14.17” X 7.80” X 1.50” and weighs 3.09 pounds. The G86-62401EUADAA keyboard is readily available from stock.

For detailed information regarding the 6240 Series compact keyboard, contact Cherry Electrical Products, 11200 88th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Tel: 262.942.6500. Web: www.cherrycorp.com. E-mail: keyboardsupport@cherrycorp.com.

About Cherry Corporation

The Cherry Corporation is a global supplier of computer keyboards & input devices, switches & controls, as well as mechanical & electronic components for the automotive industry. Cherry Electrical Products is the North American division of the Cherry Corporation with its headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Cherry also has eight wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany, England, France, Australia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Hong Kong and China.
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