Adesso Cuts the Cord with New Elegant, Wireless Keyboards with Integrated Cursor Control Devices

WALNUT, CA, Jan. 19, 2005 – Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative and stylish keyboards, digital cameras, mice, touchpads, and input peripherals, today introduced its new line of wireless keyboards with built-in pointing technology. The AKB and ACK series feature 2.4GHz and Infrared (IrDA) connectivity respectively, cutting the cords that tie the keyboard and PC to close proximity. The new line of IrDA keyboards are available now and the 2.4GHz keyboards will be available late January.

Ideal for living room multimedia PCs, conference rooms, mobile, workgroup project environments and modern office environments. The new keyboards will be on display during CES in the Central Plaza at booth number Central Plaza FF14.

The WKB-4000 SlimTouch mini keyboard is the flagship model featuring 2.4GHz connectivity, an ultra-slim, ultra-stylish design with clean lines, and an integrated touchpad. The Adesso wireless SlimTouch keyboard fits beautifully with contemporary PC systems and flat LCD monitors in modern office environments. The MSRP will be $129.99 The simple shape and distinct design provides users with an input solution that is simple and compact. It can sit in a conference room or office and can instantly go mobile easily fitting in a briefcase or backpack. When on the road, the USB mini-receiver plugs directly into a notebook or another PC providing connectivity up to 20 feet.

The integrated GlidePoint touchpad takes the place of the traditional mouse. The touchpad is easy to use enabling users to simply glide their finger over the touchpad to guide the cursor.

The WKB-4000 and the WKB-2000 include two built-in mouse buttons for familiar mouse performance as well as an embedded numeric keypad and 12 function keys for one-touch commands. They feature low-profile tactile keys for quieter typing and membrane key switches which ensures longer life.

The WKB-2000 features 2.4Ghz connectivity and an integrated trackball with an MSRP of $79.99 The AKB-570 features a lightweight, compact, mini keyboard design, which fits anywhere and is extremely portable. The AKB-570 allows users to compute from up to 6 feet away, cord-free. Smart power management ensures extended battery life.

The Adesso ACK-571PB and ACK-573PB are designed for Windows-based PCs and offer wireless IrDA input. The ACK-571PB features a built-in cursor control disc for 8-direction cursor control with an MSRP of $59.99 The ACK-573PB features a built-in trackball with an MSRP of $69.99

Both keyboard offer 88/89 key keyboards with embedded numeric keypad and 12 dedicated function keys. Both offer trouble-free computing up to a distance of 7 meters.

"Our keyboards are specifically designed to offer a more productive and rewarding computing experience,' said Allen Ku, CEO of Adesso, Inc. "Our new line of wireless keyboards with built-in cursor control technologies provide affordable, stylish, and professional-grade input solutions for a variety of computing environments ranging from presentations, mobile computing and even controlling entertainment PCs from the coffee table.'

All Adesso products are available through Ingram Micro as well as major direct vendors including AMAZON, Buy.com, PC Mall, CDW, PC Connection, Provantage and Insight; plus retail stores such as Fry's and Micro Center; and through leading catalogs including CDW, PC Mall and PC Connection.

About Adesso
Adesso was founded in 1992. The company manufactures and markets innovative, ergonomic, industrial, programmable, wireless, and foldable keyboards as well as touchpads, mice and numeric keypads. Adesso most successful product lines include its Tru-Form ergonomic keyboards and Glidepoint touchpads.

The company is located at 565 Brea Canyon Rd. #C, Walnut, Calif. 91789. The company can be reached at (909) 839-2929 or via the web at www.adesso.com .

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