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Microsoft's Ergonomic Laser Keyboard 7000 Leaked Via FCC

Microsoft likes doing things in pairs, which is why they're on the verge of releasing this Wireless Laser Keyboard 7000 to go along with the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 they announced a few weeks ago. It's pretty similar to other Microsoft ergonomic keyboards, except there's a neat glass frame around the edge of the entire board, along with a dedicated Flip 3D key (next to the ALT key to the right of the Space). If this feels as good as MS's older ergo-keyboards, we're in for three. [I Started Something]

wow-pen joy mouse

Wow-Pen Joy Mouse Has Not a Pen, Wow, Nor Joy in Sight

From the people who bought you the Wow-Pen Mouse, now get your hands around the Wow-Pen Joy Mouse. This shark fin-shaped mouse is F to the Ug to the Lee, but its ergonomics can only do good things to you (or something). It supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, weighs 200g and has a resolution of 800 dpi. Expect it to hit around the middle of March, price will be around $30. Gallery for those of you into ergo-porn below. [Aving USA]

butt cheek chair

Chair Lifts and Separates Your Butt Cheeks For Maximum Comfort

The makers of this unique looking Ayur Chair claim that it can provide "perfect lumbar support while ergonomically lifting and separating your butt checks for optimum comfort." Since I have never sat in one, I can't really back up this claim. However, I can see how it would be beneficial when you have a serious beefer on deck and you need to do a little "lifting and separating" to ensure that everyone else in the office doesn't hear it. Is that worth the $500 price tag? Probably not, unless you have some serious gastrointestinal issues. [Product Page via Electro Plankton via Geekologie]

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Faraday Stool: Because Electrical Towers are Naturally Ergonomic

As you might have guessed, the name of this unique piece of furniture derives from Michael Faraday —an English scientist known for his contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. So, that partially explains why they went ahead and designed a stool that bears more than a passing resemblance to an electrical tower. Another explanation involves a desire to use steel wire to create a stool that is light, solid, and ergonomic. That sounds great, but by the looks of things my ass would tell a different story. Prices available upon request. [Product Page via Josh Spear]

peripherals

Aircraft Mouse Blends Comfort, Looks, and LEDs

There are plenty of unique looking computer mice on the market, but few look as interesting (and ergonomic) as this Aircraft Mouse with flashing LED lights. It is only sporting an 800dpi optical sensor, so it is far from being a true "top gun" of the peripheral world, but it definitely will earn a few style points —if you can get your hands on it that is. No pricing details are available and it appears that the design was a limited run. [Design Town via GeekAlerts]

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Logitech Introduces Wave Keyboard and Cordless Desktop

In what seems to be an ongoing string of new product launches, Logitech today introduces its Wave keyboard ($49.99) and Cordless Desktop Wave system ($89.99), both available in late August.
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Vertical Mouse is Vertically Stupid

Yeah, something can be vertically stupid, do something. This mouse is designed to sit upright on it's side (obviously) for ergonomic benefits. Most of the buttons and scroll wheel are on the side to still be used by your pointer and middle fingers. I'm trying to imagine actually using a mouse like this, and it isn't working out too well. So we'll just classify it as another lame ergonomic mouse, but I'm sure I'll be thinking differently in 20 years when my hand has turned into a carpal mess from a lifetime of non-ergonomic mousing. Oh well, it's the price you pay. $63. More »

kinesis freestyle

Kinesis Freetyle Ergonomic Keyboard Reduces Wrist Pain, Makes You Look Like a Dork

Typing all day long can put a great deal of strain on your wrist (I call it "Giz-wrist) so peculiar-looking keyboards like this Kinesis Freestyle might not be such a bad idea to look into. Kinesis has two models up its sleeve, the Freestyle Solo and the Freestyle Incline with VIP package. The difference between the two is that the latter comes with a little incline to raise the keyboard to an optimal typing angle. The keyboard should work with pretty much any operating system under the sun when it comes out early next year. More »

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Wow-Pen Mouse Helps Ease Old Man Pains

People with repetitive stress disorders, also known as wimps, might like the Wow Pen Eco. Its name is a bit of a misnomer, since it has very little to do with a pen (well, it does offer hand recognition with the right software) and doesn't really echo or anything. That said, its design is such that it's supposed to help people with things like carpal tunnel syndrome by easing pain. The vertical orientation of the mouse may look odd, but it functions just the same as your trusty two button mouse, complete with scroll wheel on the side. More »

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Shouldercool Ergonomic Mousepad

This new mousepad and wrist rest allows you to mouse at a more natural position than just placing your palm down on the desk. More »

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Another Ergonomic Mouse

There's no shortage of ergonomic peripherals these days, though we do kind of like the pointy shapes that come on this Designer Appliances AirO2bic grip-less mouse. Pronounced "aerobic," it specifically claims that it can prevent and even remedy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. More »