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2-Piece Split Keyboards

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Kinesis Freestyle 2

In 2012, Kinesis Freestyle 2 came out. This new model replaces the previous.

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Kinesis Freestyle 2. img src ergocanada.com amazon amazon

Here's the major improvement.

Kinesis Freestyle Keyboard

Kinesis Freestyle
Kinesis Freestyle keyboard (with Canadian French layout). amazon img src ergocanada.com

They also comes with a Mac version (colored white). amazon Though, i think it's identical to the PC Black version except the {❖ Win, Alt} keys are swapped to be {Opt, Cmd}. Either version, this keyboard does not require any extra driver software. Just plug and play. Nice thing is that it has Copy, Cut, Paste, keys on the left.

They offer several stands, each with a fancy name. The price varies from $25 to $200. Without stand is called “Solo”.

Kinesis Freestyle incline
Freestyle with “Incline” stand.
Kinesis Freestyle vip
Freestyle with “VIP” stand.

Not sure what keyswitch mechanism it is using exactly, but supposedly a better switch than rubber dome. On their site, it says it's tactile but quiet. 〔☛ Guide to Computer Keyboard Key Switch Mechanisms

Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard

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Goldtouch adjustable keyboard for Mac. amazon Source nathanbowers.com

The function keys are continuous, without gaps. That's bad, because it'll be difficult to press the middle ones without sight.

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Goldtouch adjustable keyboard for PC and Mac. amazon Source www.keyboardco.com

Fellowes 98915 Split Design Ergonomic Keyboard

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“Fellowes 98915 Split Design Keyboard” amazon

Split spacebar: Nice! Condensed arrow keys: bad!

For those of you Emacs users or heavy Alt key users, look at the distance of F to Alt. On Microsoft's Ergonomic 4000 or Natural Elite, the Alt is between X and C, so it's a easy thumb-curl to press Alt. But on Fellowes, you have to curl much more.

Majority of reviews on amazon are positive, many prefer it over Microsoft ones. The keys are the type that requires more pressure. Here's the official website for this keyboard: fellowes.com 98915 split design keyboard.

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