I always assumed it was their stunning good looks, I mean just take a gander at this sleek and sexy peice of equipment here. At first I thought "Well, this must be a priceless work of art created by some ethereally talented craftsman." but nope, it's a Maltron. Just behold those lines and curves, and how it doesn't look like something designed for a 1979 Russian cosmonaut ship that some kid glued keys to then left in the sun until it started to warp. No, this is pure aesthetic beauty.
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You forgot all the red dot design awards that it has.
Exactly
http://www.maltron.com/general-info/awards/maltron-awards Maltron Awards
Awards
Millennium Product
Maltron Keyboards have been selected as a Millennium Product by the Design Council. Andrew Summers, Chief Executive, says, "I am delighted that the Maltron ergonomically designed keyboard has been announced as a Millennium Product and is going to be part of our collection of the most innovative products in Britain for the new Millennium"
2001
North West Today
Health & Safety Product of the Year
1999
Journal Publishing Company
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR INNOVATION AND DESIGN
"A keyboard from PCD Maltron has earned the company selection for the JPC Award for Excellence for Innovation and Design for its ability to provide relief against the symptoms of repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), so enabling sufferers of the injury to resume their careers"
1999
Yes Magazine
Special Achievement Award for recognising and being positive towards the needs of disabled people
1997
Journal Publishing Company
AWARD OF MERIT FOR HEALTH & SAFETY
1997
South East Invention of the Year Competition
Finalist certificate presented by Professor Heinz Wolff
1996
MacUser Award
MacUser Award
5 Mouse Rating
MacUser Magazine
Certificate awarded for Product Excellence on the basis of comprehensive tests conducted by MacUser. 5 Mouse Rating (see reports of experience). "The Maltron Keyboard is perfect for those suffering from or trying to elude RSI"
1994
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents
COMMENDATION FOR THE MALTRON KEYBOARD'S "particularly outstanding innovative design and excellence in the field of health"
1991
South Of England Invention Of The Year Competition
Bronze Medal Awarded
1984
Institution Of Electrical Engineers Prize For Helping Disabled People
"in recognition of the contribution made to helping disabled people and for the high standard of entry