Comments on: Kinesis Freestyle

By: roclar

roclar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:13:49 +0000

Kinesis has updated its Freestyle line (Engadget Referrer) adding the Ascent which takes the keyboard vertical and the V3. They even released white versions of their original offerings. Pricing for the black PC models and pricing for the white Mac models is available.

By: Anderkoo

Anderkoo — Thu, 03 May 2007 22:01:14 +0000

I’ve posted a full review of this product here:

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/anderkoo/2007/05/02/product-review-kinesis-freestyle/

If you want a fully-split keyboard at under $100, this is your best option. For another $50, though, I would seriously consider the Ergoflex (much uglier).

Why they can’t create a wireless split keyboard is beyond me.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:37:05 +0000

It’s sad. Not only an I using an MS keyboard, but the worthless Mighty Mouse has been replaced by an MS mouse that cost $14.95.

But at least they’re both white, so they match the MacBook. Because that’s the important thing.

By: roclar

roclar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:29:44 +0000

The first USB MS keyboard I used was the MS Natural Pro which is supported by the MS driver. On the natural keyboards, I just got used to the command and alt keys being switched. I actually get annoyed when they aren’t switched now. Yet another way I am owned by Microsoft :/

I am not sure why Apple doesn’t get bigger into the peripheral market. For now, MS hardware is serving me well.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:42:48 +0000

I prefer my old MS Natural Elite. Clickier keys than later models. The white plastic doesn’t clash with my MacBook either.

The only problem is that the MS driver software doesn’t support it. The mini hated it, but the MacBook works fine, except it switches the Command and Option keys. (Which, of course, you can switch in Preferences, but you need to remember to switch ‘em back when using the laptop’s keyboard.)

Why can Apple make a nice ergo keyboard? Why why why?