Freestyle2 For Mac

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One of the most versatile keyboards currently manufactured is now available for the Mac. The Freestyle2 Keyboard for Mac is an adjustable, separated keyboard offering considerable ergonomic benefits without sacrificing productivity. The Freestyle2 is divided into two separate modules connected by a 9' cable. (A 20' cable is also available, if greater separation is recommended for the user.) The separation of the two modules allows users to position the left and right sides of the keyboard shoulder width apart, allowing the shoulders, elbows, arms and wrists to relax in an anatomically neutral position. This greatly improves posture and blood flow in the upper body, prevents undesirable rotation at the shoulders, and eliminates ulnar deviation at the wrist.

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The symmetrical, compact design (achieved by eliminating the separate number pad found on the right of traditional keyboards) reduces the reach for the mouse for both left and right-handed users. The Freestyle2 provides access to numbers along the top row, as well as via an easily toggled numeric layer embedded into the right-hand module. (Please see the Numeric Keypads category for external numeric keypads that are compatible with the Freestyle2 Keyboard for Mac.) The Freestyle2 features low-force, tactile membrane keyswitches. At only 45 grams, this is at least 25% less force than most traditional and even many ergonomic keyboards. Rated at 10 million actuations, the keyswitches on the Freestyle2 will provide years of quiet, comfortable typing. Note: The Freestyle2 comes with an accessory that secures the two modules together at a pivot point. This Pivot Tether Accessory is designed primarily to secure the two modules during transport.

It may be used, if desired, to create a splayed (joined at the centre top) keyboard, however, this configuration will significantly limit the ergonomic benefits. The Freestyle2 Keyboard can be further customized with one or more of the Optional Accessory Kits described below (sold separately). With the addition of the appropriate Accessory Kit, this already highly configurable keyboard can be customized to provide even more ergonomic benefits.

Optional Accessory Kits Palm Support Accessory: Palm Supports can be attached to the keyboard to provide support and to prevent wrist extension. The Palm Support Accessory includes Lycra-padded Palm Pads that provide a soft surface for the Palm Supports and help to prevent pinch points on the underside of the palms. Note:Palm Supports will not fit on the V3 Accessory. Palm Supports will fit on the keyboard itself, or on the VIP3 accessory, below. V3 Accessory Kit: The V3 Accessory allows the keyboard to be tented to 5°, 10°, and 15° to help reduce pronation. (This accessory is worth considering if the user needs tenting, but uses a keyboard tray with built-in palm supports.) VIP3 Accessory Kit: The popular VIP3 Accessory allows the keyboard to be tented at 5°, 10°, and 15° to help reduce pronation.

The VIP3 Accessory includes Palm Supports that move as the keyboard tents, helping to reduce wrist extension. Ascent Accessory Kit: The more specialized Ascent Accessory independently tents the left and right modules of the keyboard in 10° increments, from 20° to a full 90°. The Ascent Accessory can be used with the Palm Supports at angles up to 40°.

The 20' linking cable is generally advised when using the Ascent Accessory, as the longer cable allows greater flexibility. A linking plate, included with the Ascent Accessory, can be attached if desired to increase the stability of the two modules. Eliminates Overreaching for the Mouse - The Freestyle2 allows users to keep the mouse or other pointing device right beside the right or left edge of the keyboard. By keeping the mouse well within the comfort zone, users can reduce the potential for shoulder, neck and wrist pain arising from repeatedly reaching over the number pad for the mouse. (A right-handed user with a conventional keyboard often must reach 12' for the mouse.

The symmetrical, compact design of the Freestyle2 reduces this reach to under 6' for both left- and right-handed users.). Reduces Wrist Extension - Most standard, and even many ergonomic, keyboards are positively inclined (i.e. The number row is higher than the space bar). A positive incline forces the user to lift the hands by bending up at the wrists.

Maintaining the hands in this position strains the wrists and the muscles along the top of the hands and the forearms. The Freestyle2, even without added accessories, has a neutral, low-profile design (7/8') with 0° slope. The keycaps are negatively inclined at 10°.

The result is an overall negative slope that helps to reduce wrist (and finger) extension when using this keyboard. Can Decrease Forearm and Wrist Pronation - With a tenting accessory attached (either the V3 Accessory or the VIP3 Accessory), the Freestyle2 Keyboard gives users the option of typing with the palms slightly facing each other, rather than in the traditional 'palms down' position that can often lead to fatigue or pain in the hands, arms, elbows and wrists. Both tenting accessories raise the inside edge of each keyboard module, offering tented angles of 5°, 10° and 15°.

The V3 allows tenting alone; the VIP3 allows tenting with integrated palm supports. Can Support Vertical Typing Positions - With the addition of the Ascent Accessory, the Freestyle2 provides an option for those whose forearm pain is unusually severe, or whose arm may be immobilized due to injury. The Ascent Accessory allows the keyboard to be tented in 10° increments from 20° all the way to a fully vertical 90°.

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(Note: for the majority of users there is little ergonomic benefit to typing in a fully vertical position. Users who choose this option must be touch typists (as they will be unable to see the keys), and they must have arm support while typing to avoid straining the muscles of the shoulders and upper back.). Variable Separation: The two halves of the Freestyle2 can be separated up to 9' apart, a range which is sufficient for the majority of users. A 20' inch separation is available for users with broader shoulders, or for use with the Ascent Accessory.

Quiet, Tactile Key Switches: The Freestyle2 features quiet, low-force, tactile membrane keyswitches. Rated at 10 million actuations the keyswitches on the Freestyle2 require only 45 grams of force. Familiar Mac Key Legends: mean minimal adaptation time for experienced typists.

Sleek, Ultra-Low Profile Design: The Freestyle2 has a substantially thinner and narrower design than most ergonomic keyboards, with a height of only 7/8' and a width of 15.375'. Embedded Numeric Keypad: In place of the separate numeric keypad found on traditional keyboards (which keeps the mouse outside of the comfort zone for right-handed users) the Freestyle2 provides a numeric keypad embedded into the right-hand module as a second layer. Along with the number keys on the top row of the keyboard, this embedded number pad gives the majority of users ample options for numeric input.

(Note: Standalone numeric keypads are available as optional accessories for those users whose work involves numeric data entry. Look for these in the category.). Browser, Editing, and Multimedia Hot Keys: Easily accessible, driverless hot keys offer users the option of decreasing the number of mouse clicks and increasing productivity. These hot keys include volume control and mute keys, a calculator key, multimedia keys, commonly used browser functions such as forward, back and home, and application functions such as cut, copy and paste. A vertical raised ridge on the inside columns of the hot keys provides tactile feedback to the user. Pivot Tether: The left and right modules of the keyboard can be connected in the centre of the top edges by the Pivot Tether Accessory.

Attaching the Pivot Tether allows the keyboard to be splayed at the pivot point (forming an 'A' shape), rather than fully separated.