Review on Freestyle2 Ergonomic Keyboard Standard Separation by Debbie Ziliak

This may work better for some than it does for me. This review is based solely on my experience (and for those who would have the same frustrations). Probably many people will appreciate the strange behavior of this keyboard due to special use, one touch input (harder to press two keys at the same time), etc. I don't mind deducting stars for this because the description wasn't complete enough to tell me how it works. They should DEFINITELY have mentioned the switch for Fn (and mentioned that the blue version works differently). Now I use the bluetooth version. oddly NOT because it's Bluetooth). There are many angry moments, but I'll start with what broke me; Fn key. Most Fn keys change the functions of other keys as you press them, but stop all interaction when you release them. Not this one. He switches. So if you accidentally press the key (which I do ALL THE TIME) some keys will stop working and some might output numbers etc until I finally notice something is wrong and figure out that the Fn key is enabled. (The blue version doesn't.) The keyboard is nice to type on. It's a light touch but has a great tactile feel. i really like it The arrangement of the most common keys is typical, which is good for me. Other issues are that the Home/End/PgUp/PgDn and Delete keys are in non-standard positions and take a long time to feel. But I can handle it. The left side (where the sneaky Fn key resides) has a lot of useless keys. If they would make it easily customizable we could add a lot of useful features there, but no. There is a key to opening a web page. For me it is completely useless. web back and forth. useless. Cancel. again. useless, and we already have the keys to it. The Fn key is required to activate the insert key. Simply crazy. I'm also disappointed with the sellers decision to ship the stands separately and get $35 for something so simple. I made my own (see picture) using two cutting boards (cut to size) and two straight cabinet handles (total cost $16). I also don't like (but understand) that the number pad is superfluous (I just put the traditional keyboard further forward for my right hand to reach it easily - no problem when two keyboards work together). There are many reasons someone might need a 20 inch cable, but many will be satisfied with a 9 inch cable. It really frustrates me that they charge so much more for a 20 inch cable that only costs them pennies more. Fortunately, for many it is not needed. Just for experimentation and more, you can have a reason (By the way, if you need an even longer cord, like running it behind your back on a wheelchair, the manufacturer will work with you.) SUMMARY: If you disconnect it would like pages to position them how you want it will work, but blue worked MUCH better for me (I'm writing this review on blue with wired ready to return). In "normal" situations (if there is such a thing) Blue with 9" cable will work fine. WHY I TALK ABOUT THE BLUE VERSION: For some, the Bluetooth version should be considered, EVEN if you don't mind the cable. The Fn key works the same as on most blue version keyboards (I DON'T UNDERSTAND the difference). The rest of the keys (home etc.) are still uncomfortable and made me doubt this keyboard. But fixing the Fn- Problems was a big help. For those who have other devices (tablets, phones) this can be an additional help as there are three bluetooth settings for three bluetooth devices so you can connect them to a computer, tablet and phone depending on the key combination.