Kinesis Freestyle Solo™ Mac USB Keyboard - White (KB-700MW-US)

by Kinesis

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001EPIJ4Y
• Item model number: KB700-MW-US
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2008

Product Description

The best choice for companies that want to standardize on one keyboard for all but have the most extreme ergonomic requirements. The Solo serves as an enhanced traditional compact keyboard but offers users the additional ability to splay and separate the two keying modules. Perfect for individuals requiring greater separation than what is provided by other ergonomic keyboards. Never type in discomfort again, this keyboard gives you the freedom you have always wanted.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wrist problems vanished, November 24, 2008

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ab_ba (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kinesis Freestyle Solo™ Mac USB Keyboard - White (KB-700MW-US) (Personal Computers)

This is the most comfortable keyboard I have used. The split keyboard feature allows comfortable hand and wrist positioning. The keys themselves feel great: easy to press, but rare accidental presses. The Mac function keys work well. I experienced no "learning curve": I was able to type efficiently right away.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I own three of these Kinesis keyboards, July 31, 2009

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Mitch Haile (San Jose, CA and Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kinesis Freestyle Solo™ Mac USB Keyboard - White (KB-700MW-US) (Personal Computers)

I have two of the Mac version and one PC version. I ordered the Mac versions from Kinesis directly and had them customized with a 20" cable. With the wrist rests, custom cable, and shipping, they came to about $180 each, but they are a tremendous value. After using primarily these keyboards for 2 years, my shoulders experience no pain and my posture is greatly improved.

The key switches are not the best, but they get the job done. The flexibility in positioning is tremendous, though you will likely want a good, large surface for maximum flexibility.

The only downside is that Kinesis charges a premium for the 20" cable ($40) and the 8" isn't really long enough if your shoulders are broad enough (I'm very tall with broad shoulders).

However, there's really nothing else like this on the market at this price point--and the folks at Kinesis are fantastic to work with if you have questions or comments. Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awesome keyboard!, October 6, 2009

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beavereng (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kinesis Freestyle Solo™ Mac USB Keyboard - White (KB-700MW-US) (Personal Computers)

This keyboard made my wrist problems go away instantly. I don't think a keyboard could get any more comfortable. The only issue I have run into recently is that the Command button on the lower left side is starting to stick. I use Command+Q all day long however so it is a heavily used key. I would call this a minor issue since it doesn't stick often and I have been using this keyboard for two years. These keyboards are expensive but if you are on a workstation for any amount of time, this keyboard will save you way more pain and $ in the avoided medical expenses. I could not recommend this keyboard more.