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Keyboard integrates PC/SC smart card reader

A new keyboard, with an integrated PC/SC smart card reader, has been introduced by Cherry Electrical Products. This highly costeffective keyboard allows users to integrate smart card technology into a whole range of environments, including emergency services, education, banking, transport, office/data entry, manufacture, field services, POS/POT and kiosk sectors.

The new G83-6644 Keyboard features a 105-position full QWERTY key layout with Windows Vista keys. Cherry's Keyman Software, with new comfort functionality, allows for individual and easy key assignment; while the integrated PC/SC smart card reader enables the user to

perform a single-handed card insertion, while keeping the card in plain view. The numeric pad can be switched into Secure PIN Entry mode for enhanced system log-on security.

Operating Systems include: Windows 98, ME, 200, XP, XP 64Bit, CE, Linux, Mac OS X and Vista. The G83-6644 keyboard is offered in black and light grey and comes standard with a USB 2.0 interface and cable.

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