Banish repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome with the addition of the Freestyle2 Adjustable Split Keyboard by Kinesis to your workspace.
With quiet keys, a small footprint, and driverless hotkeys, you'll be on your way to growing productivity as quickly as you can type. Typing never felt so freeing as it is with the Freestyle2, thanks to the fact that you can adjust the keyboard to fit to your body and typing style, so your wrists aren't forced to work in awkward positions traditional keyboards are guilty of doing.
This split keyboard is available with 9 or 20 inch separation between the two halves, so you can have several options for advancing your setup in the direction of better ergonomics and comfort.
Features
- Embedded 10 key feature
- Improved, thinner profile and 0° slope minimizes height and reduces wrist extension
- Option to use a low force numeric keypad on either side for maximum comfort
- Hotkeys for common actions like cut and paste reduce repetitive typing
- Pivot tether allows for range of splay
- Redesigned slide release button makes for effortless disengagement
- Quiet, tactile keys are rated at 10 million operations for long life
- Design includes double-wide delete and escape keys so your fingers find them easily
- Wired USB
Specifications
| Dimensions | 15.375" W x 7.125" D |
| Key height | 7/8" |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Connectivity | USB Wired |
| USB cable length | 6' |
| Warranty | Limited 2 year |
Kinesis Freestyle2 Adjustable Split Keyboard Model
Black with 9 Inch Separation [KB800PB-US]
The Kinesis Freestyle2 keyboard is available in both standard and extended models. The standard Freestyle2 keyboard offers 9 inches of separation and is the more popular version ideal for most users.
Black with 20 Inch Separation [KB800PB-US-20]
The extended Freestyle2 offers 20 inches of separation between the two keyboard halves, and it is ideal for users with very broad shoulders or for someone who would like to support their keyboards at a 90° angle with the Ascent accessory.
Kinesis Freestyle2 Adjustable Split Keyboard for PC
Kinesis Numeric Keypad
The Kinesis Freestyle2 Numeric Keypad for PC is a great complement to your Kinesis Freestyle2 Adjustable Split Keyboard. This keypad has the same low-force keys and slim design as the keyboard, and can be placed on the left or right of your work area to keep you in your neutral reach zone. It features embedded hot keys and two USB ports for added speed and convenience.
Kinesis Freestyle2 Accessory
V3 Accessory Kit
The Kinesis V3 Accessory Kit allows users to tent the Freestyle2 keyboard at 5, 10 or 15 degrees without requiring palm rests like the VIP3 kit. The V3 can be used with or without the tether on your keyboard.
VIP3 Accessory Kit
The Kinesis VIP3 Accessory Kit easily attaches to your Freestyle2 keyboard and allows for fast and easy slope settings of 5, 10 or 15 degrees. VIP3 kit features include:
- Left and right V-lifters which define the slope of the keyboard
- Integrated palm supports
- Maximum flexibility with the pivot/tether, allowing the user adjust both the splay and the distance between keyboard halves
- A stable platform with no bounce
Ascent Accessory Kit
For the ultimate in angle flexibility, we recommend the Kinesis Ascent Multi-Tent Accessory which allows users to select any angle between 20 and 90 degrees. You can even type in a completely vertical position, eliminating all twisting of the forearms and pronation of the wrists. The Ascent features include:
- Both of the two multi-angle tenting modules attach to each side of the keyboard
- Each module is independently adjustable and can be set to different angles
- Ascent includes a linking plate which may be used to connect the modules
- Left-right separation is limited only by the keyboard's linking cable
- Accessory works with the standard Freestyle2, but is recommended for the Freestyle2 Extended keyboard
Jar Opener
Don't let a jar of pickles, olives, or your grandmother's jam cause pain or injury. Trying to open a stubborn jar requires high hand forces which lead to unnecessary strain. A jar opener decreases the grip strength necessary to open the often-stuck jar. Keep your hands safe with an UPLIFT jar opener, free with your purchase.
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Great ergonomics, not so good extras
I really like this keyboard. Using the V3 t adjust it to the height I like was very nice. And the split feature allowing you to place it wider was great.
Minuses: extra keys lacked quite a bit. Having no media keys and not allowing the keys to be re-programmed. -
Best ergonomic keyboard
I have tried various ergonomic keyboards and never found one that was comfortable for me. This particular keyboard can be adjusted in so many different was that I was able to find the right position to relieve my forearm pain and yet still type at my regular pace. I highly recommend this keyboard.
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Kinesis Freestyle Adjustable Split Keyboard
Very nice. My only wish is that you sold a
version with a cable separating the two
keyboard halves that is even greater than 20
inches (36 inches would be nice). Better yet,
you could have a short cable with a connector in the middle that pulls apart, allowing the user
to add an optional extension cable. You could
then sell different lengths of extension cable as
accessories. -
Great Keyboard
I also am a medical transcriptionist and I really noticed an increase in my productivity. I really like the separate keypad and I strongly recommend the 20 in. well worth the extra $$
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Wow
As a medical transcriptionist, this is by far the best keyboard. I've been using Microsoft's ergonomic keyboards and this one beats them hands down. Might be a little more convenient to have a separate number key pad and also the keys on the left side of the board are too easy to hit accidentally but I devised a way of covering them to keep them out of the way. Only real downside is the cost.
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Great solution
I design web sites all day. This definitely helped alleviate wrist and arm fatigue/pain. Although a bit overpriced for a plastic keyboard, I will ALWAYS work with one of these from now on.
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great keyboard
Very comfortable keys, perhaps the best I've used. I recommend the V3 accessory kit, though if you use it with a RollerMouse, the RollerMouse's uneven base won't accommodate this keyboard and V3 so well. If you line the base with an 8" x 20" piece of hardboard (as is used for clipboards) it is fine. If you use the external keypad you might need an extra 1/2"-1" and it would stick out over the RollerMouse.
The only caveat I have is that the tight arrangement of the arrow, Home/End/PgUp/PgDn keys is non-intuitive and is taking me some time to get used to. -
Excellent keyboard
The keyboard is everything people say it is, exactly as described. I bought this with the VIP kit and was worried a little bit about bounciness, but there is no bounce at all. I really appreciate the ability to adjust the splay and height, but I realize I pretty much keep it fixed at 10 degrees. In any case, this is an excellent keyboard. It takes a little getting used to but once you do, it's fantastic.
This product comes standard with a 2-year limited warranty.
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