For the select few a rugged keyboard is the only solution, and I’m not just talking about Police, Fire and military what about kids and their infinite number of juice cups which always find their way onto your keyboard.

Staco Switch just released their USB ruggedized keyboard and although not priced for the home user, it is the leading edge keyboard system for police, fire, EMT and military. The M779 Keyboard series connects via USB and has a small built-in touchpad. The QWERTY keyboard is compact and designed for tight-fit applications and use. What’s especially nice about this keyboard is

watertight sealed keyboard and touchpad surface allows for easy removal of dust, dirt, chemicals, and other foreign matter while maintaining the soft-touch feel of a standard keyboard. The keyboard’s ability to withstand prolonged vibration, shock, severe jolts and spilled liquids makes it the perfect solution for military vehicles, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and other rugged or mobile environments

The adjustable LED feature allows users to modify the backlighting and is ideal for typing at night in mobile applications. The keyboard includes 5 brightness levels plus off.