The Maltron keyboard (issue 22) is now available for the BBC Micro. Software to make the Maltron fit on to the BBC was written by Jamsoft after PCN put Steven Hobday, designer of the keyboard, in touch with the company following our review last August.

The keyboard offers a radical alternative to the qwerty style, which Mr. Hobday says is an unnatural way to type.

The Maltron will work with all the BBC word processors, and software switching will enable you to choose between standard BBC and Maltron keyboards.

It takes about four weeks to perform the conversion, but your BBC need only be away for a few days to make the connections. The Maltron keyboard costs £200 including fitting and software from Steven Hobsday, PCD Maltron, 15 Orchard Lane, East Molesley, Surrey KT8 0BN. Tel: 01-398 3265.

Many people find the Maltron more natural to use.