Kinesis Freestyle Solo Ergonomic USB Keyboard - Black |  | Brand: Kinesis
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $89.00
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Seller: ErgoWareHouse
Rating:  19 reviews
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 7.3 x 1.4
Driverless hot keys for commonly used mouse actions (Cut, Copy, Paste, Page Fwd, Page Bk, Home, and Search).
Up to eight inches of complete separation between the left and right keying modules. Ideal for positioning a 10-keypad, trackball, or touchpad in the space between each module.
Adjusts for both shoulder width, arm and wrist angle.
Both modules can be attached with the included Pivot TetherTM while still allowing an infinite amount of splay.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: KB700PB-US
Model: Solo
UPC: 607998700013
EAN: 0607998700013
ASIN: B0016A0RLA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Sleek low profile: minimal height, effectively creates negative slope and reduces extension. | | • | Narrow foot print for comfortable mousing and keying. | | • | Separate and adjustable left/right keying modules. | | • | Low-force key switches. Embedded 10-key. | | • | Familiar key layout provides for minimal adaptation time. |
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Product Description
Perfect for individuals requiring greater separation than what is provided by other ergonomic keyboards. The Freestyle Solo is compatible with all Windows, Sun and Linux systems that have an available USB port.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Best Ergonomic Keyboard February 4, 2009
F. Lybrand (Chapel Hill, NC US)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I just purchased my second Kinesis freestyle. I purchased the first three years ago and this will be an additional unit for another computer setup. Below is a list of items I looked for in purchasing the initial Kinesis and reasons for purchasing this second unit.
1. SEPARATE KEYPADS. The ergonomic aspect of the Kinesis is simple. The left and right sides of the keyboards are attached, held together only with a wire. I like this because you can move the keyboard over the course of the day, and it is a surprisingly comfortable way to type.
2. OPTIONS. There are a lot of ways to address ergonomic use of a keyboard. My 2006 purchase replaced a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard purchased in 1997 which was rounded. With the Kinesis option set you can assemble the keyboard at whatever angle, palm support, or other option that you desire. There are lots of other ergonomic boards, but they lock you into an option set. In my reading, I found that the scientific literature on 'what is ergonomic' had no clear synthesis, but they did all agree that flexibility was important.
3. TRAVEL. I've actually found that the Kinesis keyboard travels very well. It is easily folded and quite compact to take along as a travel keyboard.
4. KEY TRAVEL. The act of individual keystrokes on the Kinesis is... just right? I know this is not a very scientific description, but the depth of the travel and resistance is very good. Many laptop keyboards have too short of a travel and/or too high of a resistance and it feels this has increasingly spread to other keyboards used for desktops or docking stations.
5. SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE. Lots of ergonomic typing methods look VERY dorky. 9 out of 10 on the geek scale. You'll get plenty of questions with a Kinesis sitting on your desk, but nothing ridiculous. Most of the time people say, "Oh, that's cool." From a visual standpoint, people are used to seeing a separate 10-key for some colleagues, so the split keyboard isn't that much of a leap.
6. IT WORKS REALLY WELL. I got the second keyboard as I'd begun to realize how much I prefer typing on my other setup. The split keyboard is a very simple idea that is VERY comfortable. I'm no longer in a business role where I type a lot on a regular basis, but when I do I want to be able to move quickly and thoroughly to get my thoughts well organized. I really do prefer typing with the Kinesis and am excited about getting a second set up.
7. IT NEEDS A 10 KEY. My one complaint / suggestion is that you'll want to get a separate 10 key entrant method to speed up the entry process, as it is a bit laborious to do so using the Fn keys on the Kinesis.
All in all, I really like this keyboard and highly recommend it.
Excellent keyboard: I'll never go back to clunky microsoft or any other January 18, 2009
B. Hendricks (San Diego, CA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I'm a medical transcriptionist and have to type all day long. It got to the point where my wrists/arms/fingers were killing me pounding away on my Microsoft natural curve keyboard. A coworker told me about the Kinesis Freestyle and it literally saved my career. As soon as I began using it I realized I had absolutely zero pain! My production increased, as I no longer had to take breaks to ice my wrists. This keyboard is a must for anyone who does a lot of typing and is worried about carpal tunnel or is having any kind of pain. Apparently this is a very low-force keyboard with a rating of 45 while microsoft is a 65. The lower the number, the less actual force you have to place on each key. And that doesn't mean they are too super-sensitive. It makes ALL the difference when doing a lot of typing. The one and only thing I don't like about it is that darn fn key that toggles the keyboard back and forth from regular to numbers (keypad). It's too close to the left control key and many times I have hit it accidently and then started typing a bunch of jibberish, usually at least a line before I realized what was going on. But that is NOT a big enough problem to make me go back to any other keyboard! I do suggest getting the VIP kit with the separate tenting/wrist rest. It should really just come as part of the keyboard.
Ergonomic Keyboard July 17, 2008
G. Tsai
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a great design ergnomic keyboard from Kinesis sold thru by DSI. The keys are soft but with a positive feeling. I don't feel tired from typing. It has two rows of hot keys on the left and the split design allows me to place the keyboard to match the maximum comfort. DSI also ship the keyboard fast and arrive in a very short time
feels good on the wrists November 4, 2009
PuterGuy (EastBayCA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I plan on getting a second one for home. the main reason is the way my wrists feel using this keyboard versus a standard keyboard. When my old microsoft ergo keyboard finally died. I tried a standard keyboard. Going from a ergonomic keyboard back to a standard keyboard proved that to me, that a standard keyboard is just no good for the arms, wrists or hands. I had way too much pain after just a few hours of use(I do alot of coding). I then decided after much research to try the Kinesis. I am very happy with it. I can imagine it would take time to get use to if you have only used a standard keyboard. However, long term your appendages will thank you. The keys do feel light; however not impossible to work with. I agree the VIP kit is needed for stability, as recommended by other reviewers.
lastly the other thing I liked about this keyboard is the width. without the number keypad on the keyboard it is easier to reach the mouse. This is a plus for me, something to consider for others. The placement of del keys and smaller shift keys takes some getting used to.
A transcriber's dream! June 18, 2010
Kimberly Haas (Illinois)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been a transcriber for many years now. I've long been experiencing pain in my fingers, wrists and elbows caused by repetitive strain, carpal tunnel and "tennis elbow". Each day I work leaves me feeling like I want to cut off my arms rather than type another letter.
In an effort to extend my career and continue to support my family, I decided to make an investment in the Freestyle keyboard. It's like typing on a cloud! It has taken a little to get used to, both the soft touch and the different (ergonomic) angle, but this keyboard has now found a permanent place on my desk. I was a bit leery about spending so much on a keyboard but it's worth every single penny. Very high quality, very comfortable feel, coupled with the VIP accessory you just cant go wrong.
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