Kinesis Freestyle2 Adjustable Split Keyboard for PC

I wasn't sure about spending so much money on a keyboard but this one is worth it's weight in gold. It's like typing on a cloud. I've tried a lot of other keyboards, a wave keyboard, a "split keyboard" which is merely slightly angled keys, but none can compare to the Freestyle. It has found a permanent home on my desk.

I am a medical transcriptionist who wore out 2 of the Kinesis Evolution keyboards. The Freestyle is GREAT for keying with the exception of the toggle keypad (ISH!) and the changing of the position of the DEL (etc.) keys. Long learning curve after so many years on the other style keyboards.

The adjustable split design makes this keyboard wonderfully versatile. Of all the ergo keyboards I've used, this is the best. My only complaint is that the VIP accessory kit, without which there is no tilt, should be sold as part of the keyboard, rather than as an extra.

I purchased the Kinesis Freestyle keyboard in the hopes that I'd be able to continue to work following a wrist injury, and it was the right decision. The removable pivot allows for as little or as much separation as needed. I purchased the VIP accessory kit with the keyboard, and these gave more options for tilt, and a comfortable wrist rest. The layout takes a little getting used to, and if you use a numerical pad a lot this might not be the keyboard for you. However, I was up and typing text in minutes after opening the box. Once you get going, it's so comfortable you don't even notice the separation or tilt. The touch of the keys is nice...not too clicky or bouncy. I recommend this keyboard highly, and even purchased a second Freestyle for home use, and I'll continue using it long after the wrist injury has healed.

I returned this keyboard because of the latter. Really awful tactile feedback, I'm sorry to say. Ended up with a non-ergonomic Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, and there's simply no comparison. I've used many ergo and non-ergo keyboards; the Kinesis was simply unacceptable. But your service was top notch!

Since I begun using the Freestyle keyboard, I've been able to review the carpal tunnel gloves I was wearing. I liked it so much, I've ordered a 2nd keyboard. Being able to spread my hands further apart has definitely made a difference. I takes a little while to get used to the difference in the keyboard layout. But I'm adapting. Good feel to the keys. I'm just waiting for a sale to take advantage of the VIP kit.

Overall, an excellent design. I purchased this to alleviate "tennis elbow" which was developing due to keyboarding. My only complaints are that the number 6 is on the left half instead of the right, and the numbers key pad is priced too high.

Using this keyboard has significantly reduced my wrist and shoulder pain. I love being able to reposition the keyboard at will, which helps to prevent RSI in the same way that switching keyboards throughout the day does. I also really like the key action, which is light but springy, and the keys are clicky but not so loud as to annoy my coworkers. I find the position of the delete key to be very awkward, though, and I wish the keyboard would have more height and tilt options without having to buy separate accessories. For those reasons I took off one star. Still, I find this to be a very nice keyboard once you adapt to the different key locations and lack of number pad.

I got the Kinesis Freestyle mainly in hopes that I could use it with the RollerMouse Free. I found that the VIP accessory kit with the wristpads attached enables me to tilt the keyboard halves up sufficiently to clear the roller sleeve on the RollerMouse Free. I leave the pivot tether in place and spread the keyboard halves apart about six inches, as measured at the inner corners of the wristpads. This works well and feels very comfortable. See my review of the RollerMouse Free for more gory details.

The Freestyle is very solid and high quality. The keys are nice and clicky, so you have good tactile feedback. Great product.