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KINESIS Freestyle2 USB-C Ergonomic Keyboard w/ VIP3 Lifters for PC (9" Separation) (KB820PB-US)

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  • AWARD-WINNING SPLIT DESIGN: Unlike fixed ergonomic keyboards, the Freestyle2 allows you to rotate and separate the key modules up to 9" to achieve natural hand, wrist and forearm positions for your specific body type and preferences.
  • ADJUSTABLE TENTING: The Kinesis KB820 model keyboard is pre-assembled with the popular VIP3 tenting accessory which enables 5, 10, or 15 degrees of tenting with integrated cushioned palm supports to keep forearms neutral and wrists supports for an optimal typing posture.
  • STANDARD WINDOWS LAYOUT: The Freestyle2 for PC features a standard Windows layout with hotkeys like Cut, Copy, Paste, multimedia keys, and an embedded numeric 10-key to boost your productivity. No software or special drivers required.
  • LOW-FORCE KEY SWITCHES: The Freestyle2 uses a custom membrane key switch that features a low-activation force and tactile feedback to reduce finger fatigue, impact and strain.
  • WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Freestyle2 keyboard with a standard Windows Layout and the VIP3 tenting accessory and palm supports pre-installed onto the keyboard for maximum convenience, adhesive cushioned palm pads, detachable pivot tether for adjustable splay, and Quick Start Guide.

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    • Product Description

    The Freestyle2 is the most versatile ergonomic keyboard on the market and is designed to adapt to your body type and preferences to increase your comfort and boost your productivity. Customize the position of the keyboard modules with adjustable split, splay and tenting to achieve natural positions for your hands, wrists, and forearms to reduce static muscle tension and strain.

    Adjustable split boosts comfort and productivity for all body types

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    Adjustable Split

    Separate the modules to shoulder-width to keep wrists straight (up to 9 inches).

    Adjustable Tenting Included

    Tenting enables 5, 10, and 15 degrees to reduce forearm pronation caused by flat keyboards.

    Low Profile and Cushioned Palm Supports

    Zero-degree slope and integrated palm supports eliminates harmful wrist extension.

    Compact Design

    Tenkeyless layout results in a smaller footprint for closer mouse placement to reduce over-reach

    Kinesis Corporation- The leaders in computer ergonomics since 1992

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    Tenting with the Pre-Installed VIP3 Lifters Reduces Forearm Strain

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    5 Degrees

    Unsnap legs and fold flat

    10 Degrees

    Snap legs and flip in

    15 Degrees

    Snap legs and flip out

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    Freestyle2 at 10 Degrees of Tenting

    forearm pronation
    Flat keyboards cause painful forearm pronation

    Pronation in the forearm and wrist occurs when typing with your palms face down towards the worksurface. Sustained pronation puts pressure on the forearm muscles and tissues which reduces blood circulation and can lead to fatigue and repetitive strain injuries (“RSI”).

    Research demonstrates that a moderate elevation of the thumb side of the hand dramatically reduces the pressure on the forearm muscles.

    What is tenting?

    Backed by extensive research and testing

    For 7 months the Atlas IPS firm conducted an independent study investigating the impact of the Freestyle keyboard’s unique split design on posture, comfort, and performance with 80 employees at a large U.S. software company.

    Findings:

    • 100% were back to full productivity after a brief adaption period
    • 96% preferred the Freestyle over their conventional keyboard
    • 79% experienced a decrease in neck discomfort
    • 50% experienced a decrease in ulnar deviation

    Kinesis Freestyle2 Keyboard with Pre-assembled VIP3 Lifters

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    Specifications

    • Width: Min: 15.4 inches; Max: 23.5 inches
    • Depth: 7.1 inches
    • Max height: 3 inches (at 15 degrees of tenting)
    • Connection: USB Wired
    • USB Cable Length: 6 feet
    • Weight: 2.5 lbs
    • 2 Port USB Hub (Mac Version only)
    • Numeric 10 Keypad in Embedded Layer (PC Version only)

    Standard Layout No Learning Curve

    Choose Windows or Mac Layout

    • Windows 7-10
    • Mac OS X 10.4+

    Low-Force, Tactile Key Switches

    • Peak force: 44 grams
    • Activation force: 35 grams
    • Travel distance: 3.9 mm
    • Switch type: Rubber dome, membrane

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    2. kinesis

      Kinesis was founded in 1991 in Seattle, Washington with the objective of developing the first computer keyboard optimized for comfort and productivity.

      Thirty years later and we're still creating innovative and award-winning ergonomic keyboards for both work and gaming.

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      Premium Design and Features

      Kinesis has a keyboard for you. Choose from Mechanical or Membrane, Programmable or Basic, Flat or Tented, Bluetooth or USB and more.

    5. ergonomics

      Ergonomics come first

      Our products are designed to address Ulnar Deviation, Wrist Extention, Forearm Extension, Mouse Over-reach, and Fingertip Impact.

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the keyboard, saying it's great and helps with chronic shoulder issues. They also appreciate the comfort, saying the keyboard is a lot more comfortable than the Microsoft Natural. Customers also appreciate adjustability. However, some customers have reported issues with the keys, saying they're oddly placed and misaligned. They're also disappointed with stability. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, and ease of use.

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    108 customers mention84 positive24 negative

    Customers like the keyboard. They say it's a great keyboard to help with chronic shoulder issues, and an excellent keyboard for wrist movement challenged. They also say the concept is very cool and it makes typing very fun. Customers also say it works well so far, and the keys feel nice under their fingers. Overall, they find the design to be good for a split keyboard.

    "...The split style is perfect for my wrists, so I have it for both my office keyboard and my work from home keyboard...." Read more

    "...potential improvements left off, this is an excellent keyboard for the wrist movement challenged at a fair price...." Read more

    "...What I like the most is the option to split the keyboard -really split it-, up to 9 inches apart, which, combined with the three levels of..." Read more

    "Software developer here. Wonderful keyboard." Read more

    83 customers mention72 positive11 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention it's a lot more comfortable than the Microsoft Natural, feels great in their hands, and has a fantastic layout. They say it does a good job at emulating that feel and that it lends itself to better ergonomic positions. Customers also say it takes away the wrist pain they were feeling when using their MacBook Pro's keyboard.

    "...of each other (height, angle, position, proximity) - comfortable wrist rests - plug and play..." Read more

    "...I also found it more comfortable for my uninjured hand versus the typical square layout or even the Microsoft Natural keyboard I normally use...." Read more

    "...to split the keyboard is great, and definitely lends itself to better ergonomic positions.•..." Read more

    "...This keyboard feels comfortable to rest your hands on. If you can deal with it, use the 'tenting' feature to raise it up to full height...." Read more

    41 customers mention38 positive3 negative

    Customers are happy with the adjustability of the keyboard. They say the angles are very adjustable, as are the heights of each half of the device. They appreciate the flexibility in terms of height adjustment and spacing adjustment. Some customers say it works with their Mac and that the adjustments work perfectly for them.

    "Very adjustable ergonomic keyboard which allows you to independently set the tilt angle and the distance between the left and right sides of the..." Read more

    "...So, it may be a good product, it seems sturdy, it has the varying levels of elevation for each side, allows for less/more distance between the sides...." Read more

    "...-The option for three different angles is nice...." Read more

    "...All in all, the keyboard concept is very cool and it's pretty customizable which makes it great for your experience as an individual, but for the..." Read more

    81 customers mention31 positive50 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer add on. Some mention that it's of high quality, the construction is as good as the best out there, and works well. However, some say that the accessory build quality is disappointing, flimsy, and clunky.

    "...Despite being split, it's not very mobile. It's pretty clunky and it would definitely be painful haul back and forth...." Read more

    "...The construction is as good as the best out there, except maybe the old IBM Model M mechanical keyboards...." Read more

    "...of the box I expected it to have some heft and feel solid, but it felt flimsy, like cheap lightweight plastic...." Read more

    "...This keyboard is of high quality. What I mean by high quality is that after two years of daily use, the keyboard will work without issues and look..." Read more

    59 customers mention28 positive31 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's well worth the money, affordable, and has good build quality. They also say it'll be a great addition to any computer. However, some customers feel it'd be better off buying a cheaper keyboard.

    "...this is an excellent keyboard for the wrist movement challenged at a fair price. I'd buy it again and recommend it highly." Read more

    "...Yes, it's pricey but, to me, it's worth it to keep my hands functional as a writer and an office worker...." Read more

    "...I hope Kinesis reads these. The keyboard is worth the price, but the lift kit is extra...." Read more

    "...One more complaint: it takes up a TON of space, so I can just barely fit the keyboard, the numeric keypad, AND my Logitech T650 touchpad on my..." Read more

    39 customers mention22 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the computer add on. Some mention it's effortless to use, easy setup, and intuitive. Others say the shortcut keys are too damn difficult, and it takes a little getting used to.

    "...- comfortable wrist rests - plug and play (no drivers or discs or installation of any sort needed)..." Read more

    "...Everything is pushed together, But the frustration part is that arrow keys are part of the main keyboard space line on a laptop, so you keep hitting..." Read more

    "...It's my Les Paul!It was instant plug-and-play, I have the lifters in the halfway position, and am totally in love with it...." Read more

    "...Position of page-up and page-down keys is nice and intuitive.Cons:• Overall, the keyboard feels MUCH larger than what I'm used to...." Read more

    72 customers mention21 positive51 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the keys of the computer add-on. They mention that the ENTER, DELETE, and BACKSPACE keys are oddly placed and they have to relearn them. They also say that the ESC key is in a ridiculous location and the left-hand shortcut keys are useless. Customers also say the keyboard does not have chiclet keys, does not has a keypad, and does not include an insert key.

    "...the keys and it typing was either terribly slow, or the keys I typed never showed up...." Read more

    "...big and high and spaced too far apart for my female fingers, are not quiet. The clickety-clack was driving me nuts...." Read more

    "...Keys only require as light touch and and not very load as some keyboards can be." Read more

    "...This one does not have chiclet keys (weird for a Mac keyboard), doesn't have a keypad, and isn't wireless (that I've discovered, anyway)...." Read more

    20 customers mention0 positive20 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the keyboard. They say that the parts may slip apart, it may fall over, and the anti-slip pads fell off. They also mention that the keyboard tends to collapse and slide all over the place.

    "...Which is good that you can do that. However, I found mine slowly sliding all over the place. They basically have not traction...." Read more

    "...the keyboard just slightly to adjust the position of my hand, the feet slide down and I have to lift them back up...." Read more

    "...It makes it kinda annoying to carry around and a bit unstable feeling if you want to move it around, etc...." Read more

    "...If you move the keyboard positioning slightly, it may fall over, which people are complaining about in the other reviews, but this honestly should..." Read more

    Looks cool
    4 Stars
    Looks cool
    It looks very cool, but it's hard to type fast because some of the keys are on the wrong side in my opinion. Also, I wish the keys were flatter. Feels like I went back in time and took like the first keyboard ever made and then split it in half. Also, the 'L' key on mine is defective. You have to press it juuuust right, otherwise, after I have typed my whole paragraph, I have to go back and make sure all the 'l's showed up where they should have. I'm thinking about returning it, but it looks really cool, so I'm not sure. I'm switching back to my old keyboard for a while to test myself and see if I miss using this one.
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    Tanya G
    5.0 out of 5 stars A keyboard so nice I bought it twice!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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    I've been typing for going on 30+ years, and this keyboard has saved me from aggravating any repetitive stress fatigue. The split style is perfect for my wrists, so I have it for both my office keyboard and my work from home keyboard. Yes, it's pricey but, to me, it's worth it to keep my hands functional as a writer and an office worker.

    I'd definitely recommend it for touch typists - hunt & peckers may have a hard time with the split.
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    David W Peters
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Ergonomic and Adjustable
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
    Style: PC LayoutVerified Purchase
    Very adjustable ergonomic keyboard which allows you to independently set the tilt angle and the distance between the left and right sides of the keyboard. This is very important to me after two arm surgeries due to repetitive motion injuries. Keys only require as light touch and and not very load as some keyboards can be.
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    GHBeckwith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect but much better than others I've tried (review updated from 2012 to 2015)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2012
    Style: PC LayoutVerified Purchase
    Anyone who sits at a computer all day should consider an ergonomic keyboard. Ideally you should try this BEFORE you start having pain in your wrists, or elbows, or outer forearm tendons, or shoulders, or lower back. It's amazing what a difference there is when you don't have to hold your entire upper body at an unnatural angle for hours on end. Over the past 15 years, I have used several different brands and models of ergonomic keyboards, and this one is in my top 3 favorites. It has many nice features, including:
    - soft quiet touch keys, very responsive (not stiff or sticky)
    - able to keep up with fast touch typing speed
    - tenting feet and wrist supports already installed in place when you open the box
    - ability to adjust left hand/right hand portions independently of each other (height, angle, position, proximity)
    - comfortable wrist rests
    - plug and play (no drivers or discs or installation of any sort needed)

    But since I'm a perfectionist, here are the things I WISH this keyboard had, which would get it a higher rating:
    - ability to tent at a higher angle (the choices are only 5, 10, and 15 degrees, and I prefer 30-40 at least);
    - THE NUMBER SIX SHOULD BE ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE KEYBOARD - THIS IS A HUGE FLAW FOR ME;
    - programmable (re-mappable) keys, so I could personalize it more & swap key locations & set up macros
    - longer cord so keyboard can be further away from PC
    - numeric keypad should come with the keyboard, for the price (instead of being sold separately for another $60 or so)
    - a 5-button configuration for home/end/delete/page up/page down, rather than spreading them over a vertical row on the right-hand edge of the keyboard

    But making the switch from ANY keyboard to a new one is no fun during the transition period, so it's likely that some of my current "dislikes" will fade as I get more familiar with the new layout.

    [Except I will NEVER be able to type the number 6 in my left hand smoothly. It's amazing how automatically my right index finger taps the blank plastic space to the left of the letter "y".... Since I will next be ordering the separate numeric keypad, I'll just have to use that for numbers, I suppose.]

    UPDATE MAY 28, 2015:
    I upgraded my initial review from 3 stars to 4, because I have now been happily using this keyboard every day for two-and-a-half years, and can't imagine using something else for work. All the things I originally liked about it are still true. But all the "perfectionist" items I noted above still bother me. One more complaint: it takes up a TON of space, so I can just barely fit the keyboard, the numeric keypad, AND my Logitech T650 touchpad on my keyboard tray (even though I ordered the largest under-desk-mount keyboard tray I could find (the Humanscale 500 Big, which is 27" wide and 11" deep). Since I have to crowd all 3 of those items on the keyboard tray, I can't separate the 2 parts of this keyboard as much as I would otherwise do. But overall I can make it work - and I have not had ANY wrist, elbow, or forearm pain since I switched to these ergonomic items. Even if this particular keyboard ends up not working for you, I strongly recommend trying several other ergonomic keyboards - they are definitely the way to go.
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    Rick
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Keyboard!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016
    Style: PC LayoutVerified Purchase
    An outstanding keyboard!!! I recently broke my wrist but needed to continue working so went looking for a keyboard that would accommodate not being able to rotate, tilt or flex my left wrist. This keyboard was exactly what I was looking for!

    The construction is as good as the best out there, except maybe the old IBM Model M mechanical keyboards. Mine arrived with the wrist rest and left-right tilt accessory kit installed. I wouldn't buy this keyboard without it. I tilted the left section full (15 degrees) and fiddled with it's rotation until they home keys were under my fingers without having to tilt, rotate or twist my wrist. After a few minutes getting used to the slight variation in the location of some of the lesser used keys I was able to work as quickly as if I hadn't had a titanium T plate and half a dozen screws recently installed in my distal radius bone. I definitely recommend this keyboard to anyone needing a keyboard to adjust to your hand(s) position. I also found it more comfortable for my uninjured hand versus the typical square layout or even the Microsoft Natural keyboard I normally use.

    After a week's use I can find only two things that might improve it. The first is if there was a way to adjust the tilt of each half from front to back. I did this by stacking 3x5 cards under it but a front to back tilt adjustment would be well worth it to go along with the left to right tilt that is built into the accessory kit. The other improvement might not be enjoyed by all, but I really like the tactile feel of the old IBM Model M mechanical keyboards. If Kinesis offered this keyboard with front to back tilt (in addition to the current left to right tilt) and mechanical keys I'd have to rate it a 10 out of 5!!! But even with these potential improvements left off, this is an excellent keyboard for the wrist movement challenged at a fair price. I'd buy it again and recommend it highly.
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