ExIdeas announced the launch of <A HREF="http://www.exideas.com/tablet">MessagEase for Tablet PCs</A> and Windows mobile devices. This new offering will provide a text entry alternative for Tablet PCs and mobile devices. MessagEase Onscreen Keyboard essentially uses 9 keys, yet it enters all letters, numbers and special characters. It also includes Alt and Ctrl keys, function keys, all cursor navigation keys, as well as keys for common editing functions (Cut, Copy, Paste, etc). MessagEase for Windows is slated to be released in January of 2004.