KINESIS KB820PB-US Kinesis Freestyle2 9inch Separation keyboard USB QWERTY English Black

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"Ultra thin designDramatically thinner than the original Freestyle Solo, the Freestyle2 is perfect for both office and travel use.Freestyle2 Keyboard ProfileAccommodates a wide range of humansFrom small to tall and body types in between, the Freestyle2 allows for maximum flexibility catering to each individual's unique needs.Narrow foot print for comfortable mousing and keying.At only 15 3/8 inches wide the Freestyle2 provides for close placement of any pointing device reducing over reach issues. Freestyle2 Keyboard ClosedPivot Tether™Both modules are connected together by a flexible pivot tether allowing an infinite range of splay and greatly reducing ulnar deviation. Freestyle2 Splayed with Pivot/Tether ConnectedRe-designed slide release buttonThe slide release button has been re-designed, making for an effortless disengagment of the pivot tether from the keyboard module.Freestyle2 Slide Release ButtonProvides total separation of both keyboard modulesDisconnecting the pivot tether allows up to 9 inches of complete separation of both left and right keying modules. Perfect for individual needs ranging from a narrow footprint to complete separation. This design greatly reduces and/or eliminates ulnar deviation one of the leading causes of discomfort and pain while typing.Also available is a custom version that offers up 20 inches of separation.Freestyle2 Keyboard SeparatedZero degree slope from front-to-backMost keyboards including ergonomic models have a 10 degree positive slope from front to back. These designs tend to bend your wrists (extension). The Freestyle2 has a zero degree slope which minimizes the height, effectively creating negative slope and reducing wrist extension. Freestyle2Keyboard ProfileOptional palm supportsOptional padded palm supports reduce wrist extension by keeping wrists neutral. Freestyle2 Keyboard with Palm SuportsDriverless hot keysDriverless hot keys for commonly used mouse actions. (Internet Page Forward and Back, Undo, Web Home, Cut, Copy and Paste).Based on customer feedback the FN and Application keys have switched positions.A vertical rib has been placed on the inside row of hot keys to provide tactile notification to the user.Freestyle2 Driverless Hot KeysEmbedded 10-keySimply press the ""Fn"" key to toggle between the embedded 10-key and the alphanumeric keys. Kinesis offers an optional low-force keypad for intensive number crunchers.Freestyle2 Embedded 10-keyDouble wide Delete and Escape keysThe Kinesis Freestyle2 employs a double wide Delete and Escape keys making for an easier target for your fingers to press.Alslo, based on customer feedback a horizontal rib has been placed on the bottom edge of the Delete key providing tactile notification to the user, as well as distinguishing between the Back Space and Delete key.Double Wide Delete and Escape KeysVolume control & calculator keysEmbedded Volume Up, Down, Mute and Calculator keys.Freestyle2 Volume Control & Calculator KeysFamiliar key layoutFamiliar key layout provides for minimal adaptation time.Freestyle2 PC US LayoutQuiet, tactile key switchesThe Freestyle2 utilizes a quiet, low-force, tactile membrane key switch. The typical average maximum key force of a switch is 45 grams. This is at least 25% less than most traditional and many ergonomic keyboards such as the Microsoft 4000 with maximum key forces of over 60 grams.Freestyle Key Force vs. MS 4000Atlas Ergonomics Study: Workers Strongly Prefer Kinesis Freestyle KeyboardAn intensive five-month study conducted by Atlas Ergonomics found that 96% of the participants preferred to use the Kinesis Freestyle keyboard over their initial keyboard, and 92% of those participants used it in a completely separated configuration."