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Love my new keyboard! - 20 year vet

Posted: Mar 21, 2012

Finally sucked it up and bought a Kinesis Advantage keyboard. Wanted one for at least 10 years, but couldn't justify the cost, but after typing off my laptop for a few months and quickly developing tennis elbow, it was time to make the switch. I love this thing! My arm pain is gone after just a week, and I love that I actually type faster when I maintain good posture; when I slump, my fingers are positioned correctly to go very fast. I also love that the key "connects" halfway down, so I'm learning not to bang on the keys and use a lighter touch. I'm using a touch pad as well, set on the keyboard between my hands. Works well.

I promise I'm not getting anything from the company or anyone else by sharing this, just wanted to share the good news! I'm planning on continuing for years yet, and I think this thing is going to do the trick.

Sorry - fingers NOT positioned correctly when slump - nm

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Thanks for posting this - Ouch

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I have been wondering about that keyboard for quite a while. I think I will be getting one too, when I can afford it. Glad you like your new keyboard :)

Bought a refurbished one through Kinesis. - cheaper

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Saved about $30 by buying a refurbished one directly from Kinesis, still has the same 2-year warranty as a new one.

Kinesis - lover

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Good for you! I just sold a couple on ebay, but only because I am going to try their Free Style model. I have had CTR on both wrists and I have had no re-injury. I believe it's due to the Kinesis.

I have the Kinesis Freestyle, have been using it for over 6 years.... - Kiki

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I love it. If you would like to ask me anything about it, just post (don't try to email - I can't access that email anymore)

When I first got on here and gushed about it, it was so funny, someone accused me of being a salesman for Kinesis! Hahaha.

I have it remapped for my personal use (to make the VR I do easier).

I didn't know the Kinesis FreeStyle had (sm) - Rose

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remappable keys. Are all of them remappable? I bought/returned one about 10 years ago because I could not get used to where they had put the function keys. But I was amazed that just by pulling the 2 sections part about an inch how RELAXED my shoulders got. I just couldn't get used to where the function keys were. Maybe I didn't try it out long enough. Now, if it had remappable keys....I might try it again.

Yes, you can have any of them remapped. What - Kiki

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I did was got the keyboard first (I think from an online place called Human Solutions) and figured out exactly how I wanted my keys. For example, I switched the up/down/left/right arrows to a more comfortable position for doing VR. I made a few other changes after carefully deciding. Then I sent it to, I believe, the Kinesis store to have it remapped. Costs, but well worth it in the end.

I have a Avant Keyboard that can be remapped - Rose

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by me with just some simple commands on the keyboard. Though I paid a lot for the keyboard, it has not held up as it should. I was looking for another remappable keyboard. On the Avant you can remap the keys, then change them around at any time. I know if Avant could make a keyboard do this so could other manufacturors. Probably doesn't even cost very much money.

Kinesis Freestyle - Simone

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Are you able to connect the Free Style to more than one computer at the same time? Do you have the inclined version?

Thanks!

Simone - - Kiki

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I'm not sure if you can connect the keyboard to more than one computer (at a time). I didn't think you could do that with any computer. Unless there is some kind of adapter? Maybe someone else knows about this. You could probably call the Kinesis store or email them at their website.

The keyboard I have comes in 2 halves. You can either choose to connect them together and tilt them or separate them. There is also a tilted platform you can attach it to (this is what I have). I think what I like most about it is the feel of the keys. They don't require as much pressure as most keyboards.

Hope this helps.

Awe congrats! - AnonToo

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It is always nice to have something that makes life easier :)

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