The S-Board 840 Design USB from Bakker Elkhuizen is a compact keyboard that reduces the distance a typist has to reach for operating the mouse and allows a more comfortable and ergonomic posture. An embedded numeric keypad is included for when more extensive numeric data must be entered. The small size and low weight of the S-board make it ideal for mobile computing. It offers 12 convenient One-Touch keys for Open, Save, Print, Cut, Copy, Paste, Home, My Favourite, and Email functions as well multimedia keys for Play/Pause, Stop, and Mute. Model BNES840DUS is also equipped with 2 USB ports for connection of other devices such as numeric keypads, a mouse, or USB memory sticks.
Both models of the S-Board 840 can also be paired with Bakker's optional 26-key numeric keypad, the S-Board 840 Design Numeric. This keypad can even be used (in calculator mode) as a handy calculator with its own LCD screen display. On model BNES840DUS the numeric keypad can even be connected directly to one of the two USB ports.
Reduces Risk of Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Strain - Regular size keyboards with integrated numeric keypads on the right make reaching for the mouse on the right-hand side an ergonomic risk factor. The further the reach for the mouse (from the dominant hand home row, over the navigation keys, over the numeric keypad), the greater the risk of injuries to the arm and shoulder due to overreaching. The S-Board 840 eliminates this potential risk factor by eliminating the built-in numeric keypad and replacing it with an "embedded" numeric keypad. Learn More About the Comfort Zone.
Reduces the Potential for Wrist Extension - The ultra-thin housing of the S-Board 840 allows individuals to type without creating the unhealthy, upward bend at the wrist known as wrist extension. Learn More About Wrist Extension.
Standard Sized Number Keys: The full-size keys of the S-Board 840 Design USB include easy access arrow keys as well as an extra-wide spacebar.
High Contrast Legending: The light coloured matte keycaps and contrasting dark legends reduce reflection and increase visibility.
Convenient One-Touch Shortcut Keys: An upper bank of One-Touch keys offers quick access to Open, Save, Print, Cut, Copy, Paste, Home, My Favourite, and Email functions as well as Play/Pause, Stop, and Mute for media control.
Low Profile and Compact Size: At just 0.75" in height, 12.0" wide and 6.5" deep the S-Board 840 Design USB minimizes the potential for wrist extension and overreach. The dimensions and light weight make it easily transportable for use with any laptop.
Embedded Numeric Keypad: Although the S-Board 840 Design keyboard does not include a discrete numeric keypad, when the need for more extensive numeric entry arises, typists can access the convenient "embedded" numeric keypad.
Two-Port USB 2.0 Hub (on model BNES840DUS only): This model of the S-Board 840 provides two USB 2.0 ports to connect devices such as a mouse or a standalone numeric keypad.
Optional Numeric Keypad: Both models of the S-Board 840 can also be paired with Bakker's optional 26-key numeric keypad, the S-Board 840 Design Numeric. This keypad can even be used (in calculator mode) as a handy calculator with its own LCD screen display. On model BNES840DUS the numeric keypad can even be connected directly to one of the two USB ports included on the keyboard.
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S-Board 840 Design USB
S-Board 840 Design USB
S-Board 840 Compact Multimedia Keyboard
S-Board 840 Design USB with the S-Board 840 Design Numeric Keypad/Calculator
This compact keyboard will work equally well for you whether you position your mouse on the right or left sides. The narrow footprint should aid you in reducing your reach on either side. If you feel that you still need a wrist support of some sort you may want to consider adding the low profile SAMA Palm Support. At just 0.5" in thickness and just 12" wide the SAMA will support the palms for a comfortable neutral alignment of the wrists.
Familiarize yourself with the embedded numeric keypad. If your work requires occasional periods of more intense numeric entry using the numeric keypad may prove to be convenient. If the embedded numeric keypad does not meet your requirements consider adding one of the external numeric keypad options available as accessories.
