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Early reviews of the Apple Ipad have raised concerns about the ergonomics of its design.
Two days before the official US launch of the Ipad, key American reviewers have been given previews of the gadget – but early feedback has suggested the ergonomics of the Ipad may be poor.
Business Insider said it was “stumped about how we’re going to comfortably hold the Ipad for extended periods of time”, after watching an Apple video walkthrough of the Ipad.
A teenage schoolgirl may need carpal tunnel surgery on both her wrists after sending more than 100 text messages a day from her mobile phone, reports the Chicago Sun Times.
Doctors say Annie Levitz, 16, is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, a form of repetitive strain injury, whereby nerves in the wrist become trapped.
She has lost the feeling in her hands and is unable to pick up some objects, has to wear braces on both wrists and also needs pain-killing injections.
The Targus Numeric Keypad is a plug-in for laptop users who use prefer the ergonomics of the desktop-style numeric keypad when typing in numbers. Besides the conventional wired model, there is also a wireless version of the keypad. It plugs in via a USB port.
The Targus Numeric Keybad is available in black and grey, and its dimensions are 12.7cm x 8.9cm x 2.5cm. It weighs 150g, and is compatible with PC, Mac and Netbook. The wired keypad retails for as little as £6, while the wireless keypad starts at around £13.


