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💻 Enhance Your Computing Experience with KINESIS Freestyle2 Numeric Keypad for PCs Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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Details

Keyboard DescriptionErgonomic
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Special FeatureErgonomic
Compatible DevicesPC
BrandKinesis
SeriesFreestyle2 Keypad for PC & Mac
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Description of 💻 Enhance Your Computing Experience with KINESIS Freestyle2 Numeric Keypad for PCs

IDEAL ERGONOMICS: A external keypad is the optimal ergonomic solution for intensive 10-key users. A full-size keyboard forces you to always reach around the 10-key to use the mouse, causing harmful shoulder and elbow strain. But a "tenkeyless" keyboard paired with an external keypad allows you to position the keypad and mouse in the most comfortable and convenient positions based on the task at-hand. PERFECT COMPANION FOR FREESTYLE2 KEYBOARD USERS. The Freestyle2 keypad from Kinesis is designed to match the feel and styling of our popular Freestyle2 split keyboard. The FS2 keypad uses the great key switches and has the same slim styling. PLUG-AND-PLAY ON WINDOWS 7-10: The Freestyle2 keypad is specifically designed for Windows users and doesn't require any special software or drivers. The keypad works on other operating systems but hotkey functionality may not be supported. CONVENIENT HOTKEYS BOOST PRODUCTIVITY: Use the time same Cut, Copy, and Paste macros to speed up your workflow and eliminate awkward key combinations. GREAT TYPING FEEL AND PERFORMANCE: The keypad features full-size, low-force membrane key switches with tactile feedback for maximum comfort, without the noise of a mechanical switch.

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

I used it for work

Love this keyboard! I use this on my work computer in my home office because I need an ergonomic and flexible workplace. I knew that regular curved keyboards wouldn't work in the limited space of my desk. This is a wired system that suits me as I don't have to move it much. This is a really great keyboard and well worth the price.

Pros
  • Nice
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not compatible with Mac

I have a Kinesis keyboard with my Mac. I wanted to use this because it had a num lock key; and after reading the reviews I got the impression it might work. You must more clearly state "not compatible with Mac keyboard or Kinesis Advantage 2" in the product description. The problem is that Mac OS asks the user to define buttons to the left/right of the Shift keys when connected. ; what he doesn't have. So it's impossible to set up.

Pros
  • Speakerphone
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Overpriced and lacking full keyboard integration

I've been into numeric keyboards since the 80's. As an author, I often need to enter a few special characters by holding down the Alt key on my keyboard and typing a number on the number pad. I first had a keyboard and had to start learning how to use the function key and type a combination of letters to replace the number pad. Well, I was fed up with it because it's not intuitive and very inconvenient, so I bought a numeric keypad. In short, she has no connection between the keyboard and the…

Pros
  • There's something to it
Cons
  • Roughly

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Inconsistent results when using extended ASCII characters

Because I use my Wacom much more than the numeric keypad on my full-size keyboard, I've decided to switch to a keyboard without in conjunction with this numeric keypad switch to the numeric keypad. While this gave me the much-desired closer distance from the new keyboard to my Wacom, it resulted in a loss of typing skills. While I found no loss of functionality in MS Excel, I found a delayed action in MS Word and a complete loss of functionality in Snagit. Obviously using two USB devices (at…

Pros
  • Great for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Need palm rest and lifting

As a teacher I get a lot of grades so I really needed this to work with the Freestyle 2 keyboard. As with the keyboard some modifications were needed to reduce the strain on my wrist. The keyboard and number pad should slope up on the side closest to your body and down on the other side. I was able to achieve this by raising the mouse's palm rest even higher with a 3/4 inch piece of foam to prevent my wrist from twisting. I don't understand why Kinesis didn't add elevation and padding as one of

Pros
  • Brilliantly done
Cons
  • Fading

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Soft keys and limited USB switch

I paired my Kinesis Freestyle2 digital keyboard with a Kinesis Edge RGB gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Blues. The keys on this numeric keypad are soft. I'm disappointed in how he feels. I returned this number pad for a Kinesis USB number pad that has at least Cherry MX Browns. The USB switch on this Freestyle2 keypad has limited functionality. I was only able to connect and use the Kinesis Edge RGB keyboard to one of the number pad's USB ports. My Razer DeathAdder Elite was potentially…

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors