RaiseIts Desk and Furniture Risers Now In Stock!

ErgoCanada.com is excited to be offering an inexpensive, simple and effective new product which has applications both in the home and the office - Raise Its Desk Risers.

ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF YOUR WORK SURFACE TO FIT YOUR BODY!

Raise Its are an inexpensive solution for adjusting desks and other work surfaces to the proper height. By installing Raise Its, you can create a comfortable, productive work environment by eliminating back and neck stress caused by slumping.

• Allow your legs and knees to get under your desk, giving you full access to your desk
• Adjust your worksurface so that you are comfortable for whatever task you are performing - writing, keyboarding/mousing, etc.
• Elevate your desk to allow cables to run under the back and sides of the desk without being cut by the weight of the desk
• Use them to elevate your CPU off the floor, assisting in ventilation and creating a static barrier
• Raise stored boxes off the floor to prevent moisture damage

For more information on the RaiseIts Risers, see the Miscellaneous Category in our → Online Catalog

Articulating Gel Forearm Support with Removable Mouse Tray

ErgoCanada.com is excited to be offering a new, incredibly versatile and well-manufactured lightweight forearm support which is not only durable enough to stand up to the 'daily grind' but also adjustable enough to meet the needs of any user.

The Articulating Gel Forearm Support with Removable Mouse Tray is designed to support the weight of your arm while using the mouse or keyboard. By taking the weight of the arms off the shoulders, neck and back, fatigue and discomfort arising from computer use can be avoided.

This fully-adjustable, durable articulated gel forearm support provides excellent support and the soft gel rest area ensures that there are no pressure points on the arms - allowing unimpeded circulation during use. This makes it ideal for relaxing and strengthening fatigued or damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

With over 15" of extension from the edge of your desk (12.25" to the centre of the pad) you can easily mount this support to your desk without affecting your workspace. Most individuals will clamp the support just to the right of their keyboard, allowing you to move while supported between your keyboard and mouse.

The movement of the arm is fluid, smooth and effortless; there is no friction and the joints do not offer any resistance when switching from one task to another. The arm has 2 rotation points; the first (closest to the clamp) is used to set the overall height of the support, the second (closest to the user) is to adjust the angle of the gel pad (allowing you to have it sloping downward, upward, or level).

For more information on the new Articulating Gel Forearm Support with Removable Mouse Tray, see the Arm/Palm Rests category in our → Online Catalog

Viewport Computer Video Adapter for USB

ErgoCanada.com is pleased to be handling the Viewport from PI Engineering, a simple way for users to use a second monitor with minimum effort.

• Expand your workspace
• Add a monitor without opening your computer
• Great for notebook users
• Add a third monitor to your desktop computer’s dual display

The Viewport Computer Video Adapter for USB is the fast, easy way to connect an additional monitor to your PC computer system (this does not work on Macintosh computers). Because it transmits video data through the USB port, you don't even have to open your computer, making it simple for anyone to install and ideal for notebook users.

For more information on the new Viewport, see the Adapters category in our → Online Catalog

Latest version of the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard now includes embedded numeric keypad

ErgoCanada.com is pleased to announce that the latest version of the Goldtouch keyboard once again has a built-in numeric keypad, a feature that some users were disappointed to see removed from models produced earlier this year.

The embedded numeric keypad is a feature found in most of our compact keyboards, and on the Goldtouch the legends for the keypad are on the top right corner of the keycaps. In order to activate the keypad you simply press the NumLock key. NOTE: If your computer boots with NumLock on, you will have to turn it off to get letters instead of the alternate layer keypad numbers every time you turn on your computer.

This is different than the classic version of the Goldtouch which featured a function key which toggled the embedded keypad on and off. The same tactile membrane keyswitches are being used (these feature higher actuation force and more tactility than the ones on the original Classic Goldtouch).

For more information on the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard, see the Keyboards-Adjustable category in our → Online Catalog

Aviator Laptop Stands by Keynamics Now in Stock!

ErgoCanada.com is excited to be offering the Aviator Laptop Stand which sets a new standard for lightness and compact storage combined with convenient simplicity of setup and innovative features.

The Aviator Laptop Stand by Keynamics is a great product for anyone needing to use their laptops while travelling. It extends the laptop towards you and angles it to increase the height and improve the angle of the screen. This greatly inproves the comfort of using a laptop while flying - even when the seat in front of you is reclined!

When folded for transport it is only 12.62" x .5" x 3.35", and with the Aviator only weighing 250 grams, taking it everywhere you take your laptop is fast and convenient. This product works with all laptops and also elevates the laptop, improving airflow.

For more information on the new Aviator Stand (available in Black, Grey and White), see the Laptop Stands category in our → Online Catalog

ITAC Trackballs including the Evolution and Professional MouseTrak

ErgoCanada.com is now offering trackballs from ITAC including the Evolution (pictured at left) and the Professional MouseTrak (pictured at right). These trackballs are industrial quality and offer a degree of hard-wired programmability - i.e. you can assign double click and drag lock functions without the need to install a driver. The Professional MouseTrak also offers a speed control button to enable 'ballistic speed mode' where the speed of the movement of the trackball will accelerate the distance the cursor moves on the screen.

For more information on the ITAC Trackballs, see the Mice - Trackballs category in our → Online Catalog

The Hoverstop Mouse, a new ergonomic approach to an old problem

ErgoCanada.com is pleased to be acting as the Canadian distributor of the Hoverstop Mouse. This mouse challenges conventional ergonomic thinking, by providing feedback to the user to ensure that they take their hand off the mouse during periods of inactivity. As the mouse itself is a traditional conventional design, there is almost no learning curve, and users need little training to adapt to using this product.

The Hoverstop mouse detects if your hand is on the mouse. It then monitors if you are actually using it (clicking, scrolling). If you are not using it for more than 10 seconds, it will vibrate softly to remind you to take your hand away and relax. This will give you many (micro) breaks per hour. Meanwhile you continue to work normally (thinking, reading), without being disturbed. If you need the mouse again, just pick it up to resume work.

When you leave your hand on the mouse (mouse passive) and try to relax, your hand cannot relax as the muscle tension remains elevated. Only when you release the mouse and rest your hand on the table or your lap will your muscles relax.

For more information on the new Hoverstop Mouse, see the Mice-Alternative category in our → Online Catalog

The GoogolBoard and GoogolPad, a New Modern Styling for Large Key Keyboard Input Devices

ErgoCanada.com is pleased to be carrying the GoogolBoard and GoogolPad, large key keyboards and numeric keypads which feature sculpted rounded keycaps (like one finds on most 'conventional' keyboards) and a more familiar layout. In addition, these keyboards offer access to windows keys and are native USB.

The Googolboard/GoogolPad uses large, easy-to-read brightly colored keys with white legends to create a fun, creative, educational environment for any child. The brightly colored 1” keys distinguish between numbers, letters, and symbols for easy typing and learning.

The GoogolBoard EZ/GoogolPad EZ uses large easy to read black legends on white 1" keycaps, and will unobtrusively blend into any modern office.

The mechanical keyswitches respond easily to gentle finger pressure, making typing easy and more comfortable, while still providing positive tactile feedback. The oversized keys make either version of this product ideal for individuals with visual impairments or difficulty in targeting keys on regular keyboards. This keyboard is a native USB device and includes a PS/2 adapter, and functions on both PC and Mac (OS 10.3 or higher). The GoogolPad is a native USB device and functions on both PC and Mac (OS 10.3 or higher).

For more information on the new GoogolBoard and GoogolPad by DSI, see the Keyboards - Large / Small Key category in our → Online Catalog

MicroDesk by Good Use Company is now available in Canada!

ErgoCanada.com is proud to announce that we are the exclusive distributor in Canada of the Good Use Company line of Writing Surface products. The Standard Microdesk (at right) is a clear, plastic sloping writing surface with adjustable non-slip feet that fits over the top of your keyboard. It is made of heavy-duty plastic which provides a solid stable writing surface, and includes a line guide so it can be used as a document holder. In addition, it is heavy-duty enough to handle even the heaviest book. It is intended for single-height worksurfaces and features a sloped design. The Step Microdesk (at left) is designed for dual level desks or desks with a pull-out keyboard drawer or articulating keyboard arm / tray. It has a 'step' or cutout to allow it to fit over the edge of the higher worksurface, and is the same height at the front as at the back. The writing surface on both products is 22" x 12" deep, and the front height is adjustable between 3" and 5". The rear of the unit on the Standard Microdesk is adjustable between 5.5" and 7.5", and on the Step Microdesk between 3" and 5" (as the surfaces are different heights, the unit doesn't need to provide the slope). Both units include a non-slip line guide to hold papers in place and help with viewing documents.
	Benefits of the MicroDesk include: Stops your body twisting, when writing to the side of the keyboard, as your papers are placed directly in front of you. Stops you reaching over papers to get to your keyboard. Has a clear surface which allows you to see the keys. Utilizes space between keyboard and monitor screen.
Before - without the Microdesk, your body twists when you use a keyboard and work with papers at the same time.			After - with the Microdesk shown with ruler in use, your body stays in perfect alignment for both keyboard and writing tasks.

For more information on the new Microdesk line of products, see the Writing Solutions category in our → Online Catalog.