StacoSwitch unveiled an early prototype of its new rugged QWERTY keyboard with a built-in touchpad, the M779, at the Cops West Show in Ontario, CA and the International Association of Chief Police Conference in Boston, MA. The M779 is StacoSwitch's new rugged duty keyboard with a built-in touchpad designed in response to the enormous popularity of their M777 keyboard. Costa Mesa, CA (PRWeb) February 9, 2007 -- StacoSwitch unveiled an early prototype of its new rugged QWERTY keyboard with a built-in touchpad, the M779, at the Cops West Show in Ontario, CA and the International Association of Chief Police Conference in Boston, MA. The M779 is StacoSwitch's new rugged duty keyboard with a built-in touchpad designed in response to the enormous popularity of their M777 keyboard.

The M779 was designed with style and functionality in mind---with a sealed touchpad, an external USB Port, and adjustable backlighting. Similar to laptops, the touchpad feature makes it easier than ever to control a PC without an external mouse in limited-space areas.

The watertight sealed keyboard and touchpad surface allows for easy removal of dust, dirt, chemicals, and other foreign matter while maintaining the soft-touch feel of a standard keyboard. The keyboard's ability to withstand prolonged vibration, shock, severe jolts and spilled liquids makes it the perfect solution for military vehicles, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and other rugged or mobile environments.

The keyboard's USB host port not only allows for easy data transfer but other USB devices can be plugged into it. "The new M779 facilitates mobile writing by allowing users to transfer data from their vehicles to their office with a removable flash memory stick." says Kevin Judd, VP of Marketing and Sales at StacoSwitch. "The keyboard acts as a base that can be used to plug in other portable USB devices as well."

The adjustable LED feature allows users to modify the backlighting and is ideal for typing at night in mobile applications. The keyboard includes 5 brightness levels plus off, and users can adjust the intensity from a starburst key directly on the keyboard.

This small footprint keyboard, with available custom legends, will perform all typical desktop PC keyboard functions. The units also include an "Emergency" key (outputs a Shift-F1 to the host computer) in a protected area that helps prevent accidental activation. With 88 keys and built-in touchpad, it meets the requirements of users who need optimum product performance under severe environmental conditions in a small package. This high value keyboard is priced 20 -30% less than competitive units. Samples will be widely distributed at the end of this month and production will be complete in April.

About StacoSwitch:
Based in Southern California, StacoSwitch has been a leading provider of Lighted Pushbutton Display Switches and Indicators, Rugged Keyboards and Keypads, and Lighting and Switching Electronic Controllers worldwide for over 45 years. Additionally, StacoSwitch offers LED Products, Digital Pulse Dimmers, and Tactile Feedback Touchscreen Solutions. StacoSwitch serves a variety of markets including U.S. military, law enforcement, industrial, medical, and first responder industries. These markets require products able to withstand extreme environments and repetitive wear conditions. StacoSwitch is a leader with field-proven experience in these demanding, rapidly-growing global markets. Contact us: Ph 714.549.3041, Fax 714.549.0930, www.stacoswitch.com, www.policekeyboards.com, www.tactiletouchscreens.com or via email. Shop online at shop.stacoswitch.com.

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