Maltron Ergonomic High-Speed Keyboard, 1979-1986

Made:
1979-1986 in Surrey
maker:
PCD Maltron Limited
Maltron ergonomic high-speed keyboard, type KPPQ, serial no

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Maltron ergonomic high-speed keyboard, type KPPQ, serial no
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Maltron ergonomic high-speed keyboard, type KPPQ, serial no. 529, 1979-1986. It established a new design of keyboard, removed from the traditional 'QWERTY' design. It was hailed as a successful answer to problems of RSI in typists.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1979-507
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), wire, rubber (unidentified), steel (metal) and electronics
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 410 mm x 240 mm, .6kg
type:
keyboard
credit:
PCD Ltd.