Kin-FS2-01US US Layout New Freestyle2 Keyboard

Ordered this, made sure it was PC and US layout version. Received a "for PC" labeled box, with a "PC US BLK" sticker, PC version instructions but a "for MAC" version in the lettering on the Keyboard, also with MAC keys. Thinking it was a mistake I ordered a second one before returning the first one just to make sure I wouldn't receive the same one. Once order was confirmed, I returned the first one explaining in the comments that I received the wrong keyboard inside the correct box. Return was promptly accepted. I have now received the second order and got exactly the same thing... I confirmed that the keyboards had different serial numbers so it seems it might be on purpose or there is no quality check.

重いので、持ち運びには向いていませんが、家で仕事をするには良いと思います。仕事で肘と腕を傷めてしまい、以前から気になっていた分割キーボードを購入しました。 US配列しか無いので、慣れるまで少し不便ですが、ブラインドタッチが出来るのであればすぐに慣れると思います。 指や腕を傷めている場合は極力キーを押す力が軽めの方が負担が無いのですが、少しキーの厚みがあるように感じるので、もう少し薄めの方が良いのですが、押し心地は軽いと思います。 軽度の肩こりとかであればこの商品があれば大分軽減されるのではないかと思います。普通のキーボードのように真ん中にぎゅっと両手を寄せて巻き肩にならなくても作業ができるので、肩と手首は大分楽です。 別売りの附属品も購入しましたが、リストレストは確かにあった方が良い気がしますが、傾斜を付ける部品は人によっては不要かも知れません。傾斜をつけると手首の自然な角度が保たれるので楽な気がしますが、劇的なメリットはそれほど感じられないかも知れません。

This was my first split-design keyboard so it took some time to get used to it. I decided to get this one in an attempt to provide some relief to my upper back stiffness and pain. I am a software engineer that works from home, so my keyboards are heavily used. Even though, my keyboards last for years and usually I get new ones just because I get tired of them and want a new look. Not the case with this keyboard. As reported by other users, with a little bit over an year of use, the keyboard started to present some issues like keys not responding or keys typing multiple times in a single press. It is one of the most expensive keyboards I had and definitely the one that lasted the least. I give it 2 starts because it helped me easy upper back pain tension but in my opinion, this product is not worth the price.

The option to keep the keyboard together is good to get used to the layout. I increased the distance gradually and in a week I am typing with very few errors, looking at the keyboard. My shoulder is much better - very happy with it. Really love the copy & paste & undo button. I even dowloaded a software and reassigned one key to have ENTER on the left hand. Brilliant. The only thing is that the keyboard is flat, without the option to raise it (as expected in all keyboards). I use two post it to do it, but it is annoying

While doing a complete overhaul of my home office recently, one of my top priorities was getting a truly split keyboard. Very specifically, I needed a keyboard I could set very widely apart, as I have broad shoulders, and putting my hands together in front of my stomach to type was absolutely killing my wrists. I always had so much tension in my shoulders and back. But you'll find from a quick Google search, there aren't many obvious options for such a keyboard. The Kinesis Freestyle 2 with the 20" cable was one of the first and only options to come right up. I was pretty skeptical about the Kinesis keyboard series in general, if I'm honest. I just found the cost to be outragious for a membrane keyboard. Particularly, I scoffed at the cost of some of the accessories, like the num pad. But, compared to every other truly split keyboard on the market (the few there are), it was the most affordable choice by far. And after a couple weeks, I have to admit that I was really wrong: this keyboard has been fabulous. I highly recommend getting the keyboard AND the VIP3 accessory with the adjustable risers and wrist rests. To be honest, the VIP3 is not great as a standalone purchase. Only two of the three height options are very stable, and none of the materials seem very premium at first. But it really does complete the keyboard setup for me. The rests and the adjusted angle really make the keyboard very, very comfortable to use. And as I spend most of each day working at my computer, I am repeatedly surprised by how relaxed my upper body feels typing with my arms spread out. It's exactly what I had hoped for. I am actually typing this on a regualr Lenovo keyboard at my work office (as opposed to my home office - we have a hybrid schedule) and the differene is so pronounced. My wrists are really missing the Freestyle 2. I've been typing for less than an hour and my wrist already hurts. I encounter no such pain on the Freestyle 2 at home. A few extra notes: - The features are great. The additional keys for copy/cut/paste and more on the left side are really handy. And the numerous alternate functions (labeled in blue and toggled with a single key on the left side) are really helpful. In fact, I was planning on getting an additional num pad, but using the alternate function, there is a really serviceable num pad built into the Freestyle 2. I find it more than sufficient for my needs. - I find myself really grateful for the open space directly in front of me, between the two halves of the keyboard. I am using it all the time, for my notebook, for a drink (caution advised), for a project I'm tinkering with. It adds a whole degree of convenient usability to my desk. - The keyboard actually has some heft to it. It's not incredibly premium or anything, but it's definitely got a sturdy quality that instills confidence in its lifespan. - I really wish the connector cable wasn't built-in. It would be really nice if I could replace that cable myself. For one, it would be much more customizable, in terms of length and looks. But I have a feeling that cable is one of the most vulnerable parts on the keyboard to failure. I could prolong the lifetime of the device if I could change out the cable. But, at least the included built-in cable seems pretty robust. It's a chonker for sure. In conclusion, if you have broad shoulders/chest and are frequently uncomfortable typing at normal keyboards, and if you are able to afford it, the Kinesis Freestyle 2 is a really good purchase. It has really improved my desk experience. Your wrists and back will thank you.

it was easy to start on it and so far i'm already very happy with how ergonomic it is. i'm still getting used to layout of the right hand buttons but i really like the left hand shortcut buttons - very useful for someone who works with large chunks of text and has tendonitis! have recommended to several friends already