Maxell changes profile: “ergomotion” mice and keyboards

Being for a long time a manufacturer of batteries and recorded media Maxell decided to enter other markets to boost its revenue as physical media is declining. Thus, the first step to new horizons is its new Ergomotion line the company unveiled last week. In New York, Maxell debuted its laser and optical mice as well as its ergonomic keyboard, which as the company believes are designed to improve motion experience.

The mice developed by Maxell is on a pedestal which enables the mouse itself to be tilted around, which in turn allows users to find the way that is most comfortable to them instead the typical flat-handed hold.

The mouse is available in optical and laser versions priced at $29.99 and $49.99 USD respectively. While the laser model comes in black, the optical version is available in grey, blue, red, and purple.

Maxell Automatic Motion Keyboard is priced at $149.99 USD. It represents a standard ergonomic keyboard with the traditional bowed shape. However, its peculiarity is that it moves.

Maxell believes that by changing the shape of the keyboard ever so slightly every hour, it enhances the ergonomics by moving the hands slightly. If a user does find a setting they especially like, Maxell does give the option to stop the keyboard from moving.

The keyboard is plugged via USB port and has no wireless version. It can be used only for PCs. However, it support any operating system.