I use the Freestyle and really like it.
Posted By: sm on 2007-09-18
In Reply to: Anyone use Kinesis contoured keyboard? - Hayseed
It made a big difference in the hand, wrist and shoulder pain. I use it at the highest angle (it think that's 15 degrees). I would highly recommend it.
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Freestyle
I hate to sound so incompetent, but can anyone tell me what "freestyle" means?
At first I thought it meant simply as dicated with no headers etc, just paragraphs as appropriate. This just did not look professional.
Then I began to wonder if it meant I should title appropriatlely such As HPI PHYSICAL EXAM etc, which certainly looked better but this is a verbatim account.
I am embarrassed to have to ask this, but there are so many knowledgable, helpful people on this board, I am sure someone will be kindly advise me.
Many thanks!
I have a Kinesis Freestyle.
I like that it can be separated as much as you personally desire. I also purchased the lifters and they have proven to be well worth their price. This board is on the pricey side but like the commercial says, "I'm worth it!"
Kinesis Freestyle
I am using the Kinesis Freestyle. I had been having problems with the muscles in my fingers aching and I had read that the Kinesis keyboards have a really light touch. I had previously used the Microsoft Natural and the Logitech Wave. Both were great keyboards and I had no complaints. However, after using the Kinesis for about an hour and then switching back to the Microsoft Natural, I noticed that my fingers immediately started cramping again. I've since stayed with the Kinesis and I haven't had any problems since. I did, however, by the separate 10-key, as I do prefer to have that option available, as well. Also this year, I tried the Kinesis Advantage and the DataHand, and found both to have entirely too much of a learning curve. Good luck in your search for the perfect fit!
Kinesis Freestyle with v3
I've got this one, and it has the keypad built into it. It's cut down on my arm and wriste pain tremendously, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
I just got my Kinesis Freestyle...
with Vip Accessory, and I love it. I just got it a couple of weeks ago and it's taken a while to get used to it, but I would never go back to a regular keyboard. I like being able to adjust the separation between the two keyboards, and I like not being all scrunched over while typing. It's on the pricey side but I think well worth it, plus I can deduct it at tax time!
Anyone use the Kinesis Freestyle keyboard?
That one that separates with a cord? There are accessories such as an incline platform that look interesting. I was hoping someone has this or has used one in the past....
What I really need to know is if they keys are considered low-impact. I think that is what is killing my hands/wrists....pounding away on my microsoft keyboard.
Any replies would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in Advance!
I think you have the Kinesis Advantage not the Freestyle...
I know the Advantage is remappable. I have the Freestyle Solo, the one with the two separate halves. I love it so much that I'm going to send it back and have Kinesis remap the delete key for me. There's no "program" key (unfortunately) on this keyboard. But I absolutely LOVE this keyboard. The keys are very low force and using it has totally gotten rid of my achy wrists.
Kinesis Freestyle Solo....love it....sm
With the Freestyle V3. Got it about three weeks ago and already about half of my right forearm pain is gone.
Also have the RollerMouse Pro, which I got for my mouse overuse....and they are absolutely wonderful together. Should have spent the money and got them both at the same time!
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/freestyle.htm
http://www.contourdesign.com/rollermouse/
bought a Kinesis Freestyle Solo about 3 weeks ago
The price was a little over $100 and took two weeks to do the brain retrain but it so sooo worth it. I will never go back to a Microsoft. I love that I can place each half where I feel the most comfortable, and I love the soft little clicky sounds it makes! If I was you I would find a way to pay for another Kinesis.
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/freestyle.htm
Please Help - anyone who uses the Kinesis Freestyle Solo split keyboard....
am considering buying one. However, I noticed you have to buy a keypad separately. I use the numbers at the top so I don't need a keypad. Or so I thought, until I realized I use the plus and minus key on the keypad when we are in the ADT screen to move the date back.
So, my question is: Do I have to also buy that separate keypad or is there a plus/minus key (that you don't have to use SHIFT to use) on the keyboard?
Thanks! 
Keyboards - Goldtouch, Kinesis Maxium, Kinesis Freestyle (sm)
Has anyone bought and used these keyboards within the last year? I want a new keyboard and was looking at the above 3 mentioned. I was favoring the Goldtouch but when I goggled Goldtouch reviews there seemed to be so many negative reviews - keys sticking, keyboard collapsing in tented position, etc. Has anyone bought these keyboards within a year or so and could you tell me how you like them? Would appreciate your input so very much.
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