KINESIS Freestyle2 Ergonomic Keyboard for PC (9" or 20" Separation) (9" Separation)

Though I've not had this long, I'm already loving it! I do wish it had backlighting and would have paid more for that feature, otherwise I would have needed to settle on the pro version with noisier keys. I'm just saying a version of this 'Freestyle 2' with a backlighting option would be perfect. With the other additional options offered, why not one more. That is another thing I want to mention before getting into this keyboard, the fact all you're getting are the 2 tethered keyboard halves, tenting options and number pad cost considerably more, in my opinion the tending add-on way overpriced. It's just 4 pieces of plastic and 2 stick-on cheap thin cushion pads, probably didn't cost $1 dollar total to manufacture. So, in that respect, and my opinion, they're sticking it to you by getting another chunk of money just for keeping this something unique from the others which honestly is all this is, a only slightly tented limited keyboard if you choose not to spend the ridiculous over-cost. That being said, the tenting option is great and combined with the keyboard feels wonderful.OK, enough fussing, now the good stuff. This is my first split keyboard and almost purchased others before this, due to the aforementioned personal negatives which the others offered standard. The caveat was they required new muscle memory in order to learn and become efficient in typing on it. I'm decades-long QWERTY flat horizontal line keyboard conditioned, and this particular one feels no different than I'm used to, except for the hand separation. But, honestly it's not been an issue whatsoever, everything is where my hands remember them being from a individual feel and the fact my hands are now comfortably shoulder width apart and orthopedically angled perfectly, I'm in typing Heaven.If you're like me, I highly recommend this keyboard. There's no doubt Kenesis has a reputation to uphold, and they haven't done a disservice with the 'Freestyle 2', but you are jumping through their, um I'll say pretentious hoops to get the perfect setup to give this keyboard its full potential, just spend the extra money in my opinion and mentally scold Kenesis for it. The unappreciative way over charge for tenting certainly feels like a cheap shot on their customers.

I have hEDS, which basically means I have wobbly joints. Standard ergonomic keyboards are not curved the way I need and only cause me problems. Standard keyboards aren't an option if I want to be able to type at all. This is fully adjustable, which is what I needed. I didn't purchase the absurdly priced feet to raise this. I can do that plenty well with wedges found at a hardware store. The weight is light, but it doesn't matter seeing as I have it on a keyboard slider. I can't use my mouse on the slider because of this, but whatever. It's pretty stable, which is ideal. No wobbling to be had. I don't have the type with lights because I've been typing for over 30 years, began with typewriters, and had to have my hands covered to force me to memorize the keys. I rarely have to look at this. The only time I need to is to use specialized keys and the number keys. I don't like using the Fn button for the alternative number keypad option because it feels awkward. I rarely hit it by accident, but that may be due to having the keys memorized. No bright lights to make my eyes bleed, distract, or trigger my seizures (a lot of new keyboards have flashy fancy lights). No battery to speak of because I have this directly connected to my computer, which also means no use for Bluetooth. It's compatible with anything that has a USB connection.

I think this keyboard is really going to help me with carpal tunnel and spine issues. I am a writer, so I don't need the 10-key option, but when I type "6" - it's on the LEFT keyboard. Why??? I'll live with it, but I'm confused why it's not on the right keyboard. It's proper to use your RIGHT index finger to type the number 6, so maybe if this is re manufactured, they can correct this mistake.Also, I'm still not used to the location of the delete, backspace and arrow keys.Overall I think this is going to be a great change for me.

Boy do I love this keyboard! I'm able to spread the two sides based on my shoulder width and it's made a difference in my shoulder pain. Only took a couple of days to get use to the wider width, but a few more to get use to the different placement of some of the keys. Worth ordering for office and home use.