 The Kinesis Contoured Classic Keyboard is an ergonomic
programmable keyboard with re-mapable keys. Its concave layout allows one's
hands to be in a correct and comfortable typing position and transfers certain
functions from overused little fingers to stronger thumbs.
The keyboard is divided into two sections that properly position
your hands for typing. Because the design causes your arms to be extended
straight in front of the body, neck and shoulder strain is relieved. The
keyboard was laboratory proven to minimize bending of the wrists, a major cause
of repetitive stress injury. Everything about the keyboard was designed to be
ergonomically correct and to eliminate stress and strain caused by normal
keyboarding. A programmable foot switch can be purchased; this switch relocates
specific work from the hands to the feet, also relieving stress.
Most ergonomic or natural-style keyboards are quite wide. I really
appreciated the fact that the Kinesis Classic has a slim footprint. Its narrow
shape allows you to keep the mouse close by, which makes mouse use much more
convenient. Many keys are programmable providing easier access to popular keys
and key combinations. The traditional embedded numeric keypad is useful for many
tasks. The Querty keyboard comes as the standard layout. If you would like to
try the more unusual Dvorak key layout, you can switch on the fly.
Kinesis' odd-looking keyboard is so different that it takes some getting used
to. My first few days of using this product were very frustrating. My normal
accurate typing was filled with errors, and I felt like I would never adjust to
this strange-looking piece of equipment. Then, suddenly, after a few days, I
slowly began to adapt. Every day, I felt a little more comfortable with the
keyboard. After about ten days, my speed and accuracy returned to normal. After
using the Kinesis for just three weeks, I was sold. My hands and wrists were
more relaxed; I was typing a little faster than before; and I was convinced that
the Kinesis was, without a doubt, the most comfortable keyboard that I ever
used.
The Kinesis keyboard is both PC and Mac compatible. The 60-day money back
guarantee gives you enough time to be sure you like it. The warranty is a
lifetime-limited warranty. At $275, the Kinesis Classic is expensive. If,
however, you are concerned about keeping your wrists, shoulders, and neck in
tip-top shape, it is worth the price.
Manufacturer: Kinesis Corporation
Retail: $289
Date: Updated 10-15-2006
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