Re: computerdisc-l: keyboarding covers???

["Patti S. Abraham" <psa1@ra.msstate.edu>]

Thanks for the info.

Dr. Patti S. Abraham psa1@ra.msstate.ed
Professor, Department of Technology and Education
Mississippi State University
Voice: 601-325-2280	FAX: 601-325-7599	Internet: psa1@ra.msstate.edu

On Thu, 21 Jan 1999 WJohns1234@aol.com wrote:

> In response to Cynthia's inquiry about keyboard covers . . .
> 
> I recently found a new type of skin called the SpeedSkin.  The skin is orange
> colored and covers only the number and letter keys (no function keys or
> special keys).  The concept is great!  It is designed to fit any keyboard.  I
> ordered one to try it out.  It looks great and covers the keys well.  The only
> thing I am not sure of is how well the skin will conform to different
> keyboards with keys of different heights.  I have tried it on two different
> keyboards.  It worked excellent on one but with the other keyboard (whose keys
> are slightly higher), the skin tended to bulk and pop up.  With use, this
> problem may be resolved as the skin may conform to the keys.
> 
> If you are interested, here is the info:
> SpeedSkin
> 5699 Kanan Road
> Suite 356
> Agoura Hills, CA 91301
> 800-558-7601
> Fax 805-290-2461
> 
> There is an educator's discount price:
> Qty                 Unit Price
> 1-19               $11.99
> 20-49               11.49
> 50-99               10.99
> 100-500           10.49
> 
> As you can see, the other prolem is the cost.  We have three labs here at Horn
> Lake Middle School, so this would be a substantial amount to equip all three
> labs, especially for this old B site, who no longer has money.   :(
> 
> I hope the information is helpful to someone!
> 
> Wanda Johnson
> Horn Lake Middle School
>