LittelFingers in the presss

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Australian Press

Reviews


Selection in list of Top 150 IT Products of LittleFingers keyboard in Australian PC User Magazine - January 2003.
"These made-for-kids keyboards are about two-thirds the size of a regular keyboard, so they promote good typing habits right from the start, as all the keys can be reached comfortably by smaller hands."


Review of LittleFingers in Australian PC User Magazine - March 2002.
"We put all the products through their paces with some enthusiastic youngsters to see whether this new generation of children's products made the grade, and all were pronounced a resounding success."


Article on LittleFingers School Trial in Australian Reseller News - November 2001
Read the associated Press Release

Review of LittleFingers in Free Access - August 2001
"The quality of the unit is quite evident, with responsive keys and solid casing...An excellent idea which has been followed through"

Review of SmartBoard in Free Access - August 2001
"The quality of the unit is quite durable. DataDesk have opted for microswitch keys instead of the conventional rubber pressure pad variety. This makes keystrokes very sensitive and receptive"

Review of LittleFingers in PC Authority - July 2001
"If parents are buying a computer for their children, doesn't it seem natural that the computer then should be tailored to the child?... LittleFingers works great as a child size keyboard. The colours on the function and other special keys create interest, while the spacings are terrific for little hands."

Health Alert in Gymbaroo Bulletin - "First Steps"- July 2001
"Is your child using and adult sized computer keyboard? Are you aware that this could be cause future health problems?


News of USB SmartBoard in Australian MacWorld - July 2001
Contrary to what this article states, the USB Smart Board requires no driver software for either Mac or PC and the standard keycap labels are to suit an Apple system.


   Review of LittleFingers in Electronics Australia Today - June 2001
"This makes them ideal for kids who have trouble using a normal keyboards, or where space is at a premium, such as server rooms or schools."

Noteboard reviewed in PC World BackBytes - July 2001
"The Datadesk NoteBoard addresses this problem by providing a full-sized keyboard which sits on little lags above the notepad's body"


Review of LittleFingers by a Primary School Technology Co-ordinator
"The keyboard certainly makes using computers easier for junior primary children"

Review of the NoteBoard by the Gadget Man (Vince Blake) in the IT Australian - 22nd May 2001
"I thought it would be a bit strange using the NoteBoard, at such a height, but the generous wrist support meant I did not feel like I was typing in the air."

Ms Megabyte featuring LittleFingers as one of the best five products at the Interact 2000 + IT Expo, on the Today Show - 29th August 2000 - fact sheet.

You can also see her fact sheet from her coverage of LittleFingers on dot.com.tv

Review in Australian PC User Magazine - June 2000 (159Kb)
"Primary Schools, in particular, should consider purchasing this keyboard, because it offers definite advantages for students in Years 1-3."

Review in Australian Personal Computer Magazine - March 2000
"Anyone who has ever seen children trying to hunt and 'n' peck sentences on a adult keyboard will understand this problem...One of the best features of LittleFingers, aside form its handy size, is the ability to run concurrently with another keyboard."

Review in Canberra Times - 6th March 2000 (72Kb)
"When I asked my child if she liked this new keyboard, she said 'yes, yes' ".

Review in Australian PC World - March 2000 (80Kb)
"But I would still rather use this keyboard than my normal one because it is just right for my fingers and just how I like it."

General Press Coverage

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Awards

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US Press

Some specific press items stand out.

Parent's Guide to Ergonomics - MacWorld

Creating a Generation of Slouchers - New York Times Jan 2001

Another Reason to sit up Straight - New York Times Jan 2001

Computer User - March 2000

Staten Island Advance - October 1999

There is more detail available on US Press coverage and Reviews at Data Desk Technology's site in the US - www.datadesktech.com or you can view an extract from articles related to child ergonomics here. (pdf)

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	Selection in list of *Top 150 IT Products* of LittleFingers keyboard in Australian PC User Magazine - January 2003. "These made-for-kids keyboards are about two-thirds the size of a regular keyboard, so they promote good typing habits right from the start, as all the keys can be reached comfortably by smaller hands."
	Review of LittleFingers in Australian PC User Magazine - March 2002. "We put all the products through their paces with some enthusiastic youngsters to see whether this new generation of children's products made the grade, and all were pronounced a resounding success."
	Article on LittleFingers School Trial in Australian Reseller News - November 2001 Read the associated Press Release
	Review of LittleFingers in Free Access - August 2001 "The quality of the unit is quite evident, with responsive keys and solid casing...An excellent idea which has been followed through"
	Review of SmartBoard in Free Access - August 2001 "The quality of the unit is quite durable. DataDesk have opted for microswitch keys instead of the conventional rubber pressure pad variety. This makes keystrokes very sensitive and receptive"
	Review of LittleFingers in PC Authority - July 2001 "If parents are buying a computer for their children, doesn't it seem natural that the computer then should be tailored to the child?... LittleFingers works great as a child size keyboard. The colours on the function and other special keys create interest, while the spacings are terrific for little hands."
	Health Alert in Gymbaroo Bulletin - "First Steps"- July 2001 "Is your child using and adult sized computer keyboard? Are you aware that this could be cause future health problems?
	News of USB SmartBoard in Australian MacWorld - July 2001 Contrary to what this article states, the USB Smart Board requires no driver software for either Mac or PC and the standard keycap labels are to suit an Apple system.
	Review of LittleFingers in Electronics Australia Today - June 2001 "This makes them ideal for kids who have trouble using a normal keyboards, or where space is at a premium, such as server rooms or schools."
	Noteboard reviewed in PC World BackBytes - July 2001 "The Datadesk NoteBoard addresses this problem by providing a full-sized keyboard which sits on little lags above the notepad's body"
	Review of LittleFingers by a Primary School Technology Co-ordinator "The keyboard certainly makes using computers easier for junior primary children"
	Review of the NoteBoard by the Gadget Man (Vince Blake) in the IT Australian - 22nd May 2001 "I thought it would be a bit strange using the NoteBoard, at such a height, but the generous wrist support meant I did not feel like I was typing in the air."
	Ms Megabyte featuring LittleFingers as one of the best five products at the Interact 2000 + IT Expo, on the Today Show - 29th August 2000 - fact sheet. You can also see her fact sheet from her coverage of LittleFingers on dot.com.tv
	Review in Australian PC User Magazine - June 2000 (159Kb) "Primary Schools, in particular, should consider purchasing this keyboard, because it offers definite advantages for students in Years 1-3."
	Review in Australian Personal Computer Magazine - March 2000 "Anyone who has ever seen children trying to hunt and 'n' peck sentences on a adult keyboard will understand this problem...One of the best features of LittleFingers, aside form its handy size, is the ability to run concurrently with another keyboard."
	Review in Canberra Times - 6th March 2000 (72Kb) "When I asked my child if she liked this new keyboard, she said 'yes, yes' ".
	Review in Australian PC World - March 2000 (80Kb) "But I would still rather use this keyboard than my normal one because it is just right for my fingers and just how I like it."