Top ten features of The BigTrack ergonomic mouse

Dec. 3, 2008 - PRLog -- The BigTrack ergonomic mouse was one of the first ‘hero’ products championed by Keytools, assistive technology experts, nearly 20 years ago.

“making IT easier”
The ethos of the company, then and today, is to “make IT easier” … for everyone.  They believe that a physical disability should not prevent you from using a computer.  Having dyslexia or a vision impairment should not stop you from using a computer. And why should it?  A simple solution is to make the computer adapt to the person using it, and not the other way round

The BigTrack mouse embodied these values for Keytools.  It was a mouse that worked in exactly the same way as standard mice only it was easier, and safer to use.

Top 10 features of the BigTrack Mouse
1.   The largest trackball available
2.   Requires the slightest touch
3.   Can be used with a foot or an elbow
4.   Plug and play – no software required
5.   Left and right mouse buttons located behind the trackball to avoid accidental mouse clicks
6.   Bright colours
7.   Attractive design
8.   Easy to use
9.   Robustly built
10.   Can be used with external ability switches

BigTrack for everyone
Originally aimed at schools, the BigTrack’s simplicity and bright colours are appealing to children, and its robust design make it attractive to those holding the purse strings.

But Keytools soon discovered it wasn’t just schools interested in using the BigTrack mouse. The extra large trackball requires only the lightest touch, making it ideal for those with:
•   Arthritis
•   Lack of fine motor skills
•   Poor hand-eye coordination
Ergonomic design
Because the BigTrack does not require excessive hand and wrist movement and repetitive clicking, it’s kinder to those with repetitive strain injury and those wanting to avoid it.  Trackballs allow your hand to sit in a natural position, whereas standard mice force your hands and wrists to twist and bend.


Perfect Partners
Since it was first launched, the BigTrack Mouse has naturally teamed up with the BigKeys Keyboard, and the two are often sold as a complete computing solution.  

The BigKeys is a standard size keyboard with one inch square keys, making them easier to see find and press.  There are 18 models including ABC and QWERTY layout, upper case, lower case and various colour key colours for those with vision impairment.

Keytools use the term “keys you can see.”  It’s this simplicity which has helped to make BigTrack and BigKeys the best-selling duo that they are today.

See BigTrack and BigKeys for yourself
Keytools has recently launched a dedicated BigTrack website. www.bigtrack.co.uk tells you everything you need to know about this popular mouse, and it’s available in a number of foreign languages too.

BigTrack and BigKeys will also be appearing at the Special Needs Fringe Show 2009 – next door to the massive BETT show.  And Keytools experts will be on hand to talk you through their solutions for assistive technology.

Please visit http://www.keytools.co.uk/home.php

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