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

It took a little bit of time to get used to this layout, but this is a very good keyboard for those looking for ergonomic equipment. It takes a bit of time to get used to the design, but practice and regular use will make it easy to adjust. The keys feel great and my fingers have never ached after prolonged use. Changing width and tenting angles are both great for adjusting the keyboard for optimizing comfort. I also really like that this keyboard has separate keys for Cut, Copy, Paste, and Undo. They make those actions much easier. I haven't used the web home, back, or forward keys very much since my mouse already has back and forward buttons. My main disagreement about the design is that the B key is on the left section. I strongly think it should be on the right. The Fn key can be confusing because it stays active after pressing it. I'm used to Fn only being active while the key is held down. The Delete key can also take some getting used to because it's the same size as the Backspace key and the keys are very close to each other. I've had a few experiences where I've tried to use Backspace but ended up hitting the Delete key instead. These issues haven't been enough to hinder my experience, and overall I'm very satisfied with this keyboard.

Actually, this is a really good keyboard. I just couldn’t use it for my set up, but if I had a desk to use it on, I would’ve kept it, but I tend to use keyboard on my lap, so this was kind of a bad purchase for me, but I still recommend it for use on a desk when my friends loved it !

I have been using this keyboard 8+ hours per day, 5+ days per week, for almost 2 years now (I am a full time web developer). I originally bought this because 2 months into my job I was having intense wrist and finger pain, as well as hand cramping. After using this keyboard for a little while my pain pretty much disappeared. I will say that it was difficult to get used to at first; my typing speed went way down for awhile as I got used to it, but using it consistently helped. I also had a lot of trouble initially if I used a different keyboard (such as temporarily using my laptop keyboard) because my brain and fingers would have to readjust. I can say though that nowadays I don’t have this issue and can switch between them just fine. Some points to note: - I do not really use the shortcut buttons on the left side. - I really dislike that the Delete button and the Backspace buttons are the same size. Even after 2 years I have not gotten used to this and often use the wrong key because they are the same size and almost the same amount of reach. - I use the “medium” tenting setting without the padding and it feels great. It matches the natural angle of my wrists very well. - I do not have the halves separated very far, but I do angle them a bit away from each other because it feels most comfortable for me. I like the amount of flexibility it provides. - I really wish there was a keypad included. I find using the Function key to trigger the “keypad” in the middle of the keyboard to be very unintuitive and using the number row is awkward. I know they offer a detached 10-key pad, but $40 feels so overpriced and it requires an extra USB port. - I’m very happy that this didn’t require any additional software to work, as my job is very strict about this. If I remember correctly, I just plugged it in and it worked like any other keyboard. Overall I love this keyboard. It’s hard not to when it saved my wrists and hands. I also love how versatile it is with how you can physically configure it. If the Delete and Backspace keys were different sizes I would probably give it 5 stars, even without the keypad.

Great keyboard and great customer service. I spend all day at the computer and I got this keyboard to release the strain on my wrists and arms. It works just as I hoped. The only thing I don't like is the location of the fn key on the left - I would like ctrl to be there. I'm not an administrator on my work computer so I don't have a work around. But that is personal preference, overall great keyboard and again the customer service was very responsive when I had one small issue with a write pad. Get this keyboard!

A week ago I ordered an "ergonomic" wireless mouse by Anker. I was so happy with it I decided to splurge and try the Kinesis Freestyle2 PC Keyboard & VIP3 which arrived today and I set up less than 30 minutes ago. None of the reviews mentioned the immediate shoulder relaxation achieved with the use of the Freestyle 2 and VIP3. Before, my shoulders were constantly hunched up around my ears and no amount of reminding myself worked for but a few minutes then it was right back to tension-ville! After having plugged in the new keyboard and toying with it for a couple of minutes, I suddenly realized my shoulders naturally assumed a relaxed position! This could be the single best benefit of all for me. I have the world's best masseuse but at $120 a session, I can enjoy the sessions rather than be forced into them! The heels of my hands don't even rest on the palm pads while typing anymore – I am holding my hands while typing in a way that would make any piano teacher proud! This is terrific! Furthermore, what terrific Left hot keys!!! I ordered a separate numeric keypad I hope will be delivered in the next day or so however, until then, I am going to try the embedded numeric pad - never liked them but must give it a go given how terrific everything else is! I am thrilled with my new found comfort and improved posture. I am certain, should I (correction, WHEN I) face another marathon computer session, I won’t need to see my massage therapist or my chiropractor, nor will I need a refill on my prescription narcotic pain pills. This is practically miraculous and all because someone had the common sense to say “Wait a minute! That’s not natural” and then to look at what is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I'm a court reporter, and I either type on a qwerty keyboard or write on my steno machine every day. With that being said, I abuse and work my hands to the bone. I had been using an ergonomic Microsoft keyboard for years, until it finally died on me. I very last-minute bought a cheap normal keyboard until I could figure out what I really wanted. That was such a mistake, since I'm always typing. It took a toll on my hands, and I was starting to feel pain ALL the time, even when I slept. So I started searching until I came across this Kinesis keyboard. OMG. What a dream! The keys are so soft and comfortable. I love the split keyboard so I can position my hands and adjust as I get tired. I was skeptical at first, but we also have this style of steno machines, and people swear by them. So glad I took a chance and got this for myself! The pain subsided as soon as I started using this keyboard. It was a little strange at first, but I just told myself to not think about it and just type. It literally took me about 10 minutes to get used to it. I would recommend to anybody who types all day long!

The ergonomics feel fine. The keys have a nice, satisfying click to them. I still haven't gotten used to some of the weird key positions, but I knew that when I bought it. The "foam" for your wrists is pretty cheap. It's basically a thin sticker that you have to carefully glue on. That's not the end of the world, but it feels a bit papery. I'm also having problems with the most basic of things--sometimes, when you press a key, it doesn't register properly. I have to hit the "P" key properly to get a P out (which is obviously possible, since I'm typing this review with it, but it misses a fair percentage of the time). Overall, I wish I'd gotten something else. I'm not happy with the build quality of this one.

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.

Helped me with my wrist injury. Now I love this so much I still use it for ergonomic reasons.

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Very good worked as planned. Quality keyboard good feel on the keys. Solid quality. It’s a little heavier than a normal but that’s understandable. Perfect for someone with the need to reduce stress on their forearms and fingers but doesn’t need to move the keyboard from one place to another. Sufficient adjustability for me. It has been great for me to recover for injury.