NetPack keyboard packs built-in card reader

NetPack Inc. has developed a PC keyboard with a built-in card reader, designed for the home and small business market.

The card reader is molded on the right side of the keyboard, and plugs into a standard home or office PC. The keyboard-reader combination will sell for less than $120 in the retail market.

The new keyboard-reader will enable NetPack's retail Internet purchase systems, as well as facilitate future Internet domain access requirements, according to the company.

The company's web site at http://www.netpackage.com .