Kinesis Vip3 Tenting Accessory For Freestyle2 Ergonomic Keyboard (Ac820)

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Kinesis Vip3 Tenting Accessory For Freestyle2 Ergonomic Keyboard (Ac820)

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REDUCE FOREARM STRAIN FOR MAXIMUM ERGONOMICS: Conventional flat keyboards force you type with your palms facing down. This harmful posture puts pressure on the forearm muscles and tissues which reduces blood circulation and can lead to fatigue and repetitive strain injuries ("RSI") like carpal tunnel syndrome. Attach the VIP3 accessory to your Freestyle2 keyboard to elevate your thumbs for a significantly more comfortable and healthier typing position.
INTEGRATED PALM SUPPORTS WITH CUSHIONED PALM PADS: The VIP3 tenting accessory is designed for those typists who prefer the additional support of the padded palm rests. Choose the V3 model for tenting without Palm Supports
THREE ADJUSTABLE HEIGHTS TO CHOOSE FROM: Ergonomics is all about finding the right configuration for your body type and workstation. The VIP3 kit lets you choose from 5, 10, and 15 degree tenting heights for maximum comfort and easy reproducibility.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Left and Right v-Lifters, Left and Right Palm Supports, Left and Right Adhesive Palm Pads. KEYBOARD NOT INCLUDED.
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL FREESTYLE2 MODEL KEYBOARDS: The VIP3 (AC820) is compatible with all KB800 series keyboards from Kinesis. Not compatible with Freestyle Pro, or Freestyle Edge which have their own corresponding tenting accessories.

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Works well....together with my old full length gel wrist pad The Kit is doing what I wanted, lifting the keyboard. Two or three times in past month it has dropped to a 1.5" height (from the desired 2.25") because I bumped it...but not it's fine.I'm using an old 19" long x 3/4" deep gel wrist pad, which (HINT:) helps keep the keyboard pieces in place. I'm happy with that, and glad I didn't attach the provided very thin "sticker" foam pads, as they looked cheap. No big. This only cost ~$40, and I was tired of using Post-IT notes to prop it up.Works well. 5While annoying that it's sold separately While annoying that it's sold separately, as this is more or less essential to get an ergonomic setup with your Kinesis Freestyle, it mostly works well.I'm using the 15 degree setting and it is stable and feels good to type on. The 5 degree is also stable, however the 10 degree raise is absolutely useless. Because of how the mechanism works (the stand folds 3 ways to give the elevation changes) the 10 degree mechanism folds out towards the center of the two keyboards. I noticed that largely the weight of the keyboard itself would often cause the 10 degrees to collapse, and if that doesn't happen even a slight outward force will cause the same effect.While I'm happy with the 15 degree incline, It'd be nice to at least have the 10 as an option, which is why I gave this 3 stars. 3Plastic? I don't need no stinkin plastic! Okay maybe I do. I feel that this kit is a definite must buy when buying the Freestyle keyboard. With a split keyboard design, unless you buy 2 mouse sized rests, you're going to have a hard time finding wristrests that properly support your hands. And proper hand support means supporting the heel of your hand, not your wrists themselves. Putting pressure on your wrists will put pressure on the carpal tunnel and will actually aggravate the tendons and nerves in the tunnel, making your symptoms worse. You want to support the heel of your hand on the squishy part. This kit does a good job of that w/ built in wrist supports and a stick on soft layer.I do have some issues with the kit though.First off, it's way expensive for what it is. I feel like it should be $25 or so. It's just a prop-up kit, and wrist rests made of plastic. But I understand that they probably don't move as much inventory as Microsoft and other companies, thus the price.Another issue is that the stick on soft layer is sort of like a neoprene layer, so I imagine it'll get dirty, and probably harbor lots of bacteria if you have sweaty hands. I don't have sweaty hands, so it's not much of an issue, but I can imagine it getting pretty funky if you do. I think it would've been better to have a non-porous soft material that could be cleaned by wiping it off.The feet on this kit aren't very grippy either, so the keyboard has a tendency to move day to day. Not too big of an issue, but for the price, it should grip better.All in all, I think the keyboard needs this kit with it, but I gave it 4 stars because of the stuff mentioned above. 4Overpriced, but still worth it While I do think Kinesis is overcharging for this 99% plastic kit (1% is rubber feet on the bottom), I don't think I would like or use my Freestyle2 keyboard with out. The parts are solid and well-made. I don't have any problem with the tent pieces moving or falling over, but I use them on the middle height setting. I can see how, if you use them at the tallest setting, then they are easier to tip over, but I still have to apply more force to make that happen than I would while typing normally. The combination of the tents and palm rest let me put my hands and wrists in a very comfortable position. I type most of the day for work and was starting to feel some soreness in my wrist and shoulder. that soreness has disappeared since I got this kit (along with the keyboard and a more ergonomic mouse). 4This should be built in to the keyboard I wrote a review with a similar sentiment for the keyboard itself, but it bears repeating: the VIP3 is essential for getting a truly comfortable setup with the Kinesis Freestyle2, and as far as I'm concerned, they shouldn't sell the keyboard without it. The palm rests and tilt that the accessory adds make the keyboard much more ergonomic and comfortable to use.Keep in mind, however, that the palm rests make the keyboard (which is already deceptively large) quite a bit larger, which could be a problem if you don't have a lot of desktop space. 5An essential addition to the kinesys freestyle2 keyboard. The quality of the plastic moulding is excellent. The precision of the fitment is the best I've seen - think LEGO. There are three tilt positions and personal preference will determine which is best for you. I had it on the highest (to relieve excessive pronation) for a while but lately I've changed desks and seating arrangements so am trying the 'flatter' setting . You cannot lock the lifters into position so if you bump the keyboard hard enough the legs will fold into a lower position - doesn't every keyboard do that? If you tend to adjust your keyboard position a lot you have to remember to lift the whole keyboard and put it down you can't just shove it across the table in its highest position or the legs will fold. That's because the rubber feet on those legs are quite tacky which ensures the keyboard stays exactly where it is while typing. The wrist wrests work well and support the weight of my manly wrists perfectly. They come with a stick on gel strip so that overall the wrist is in a good neutral position. if you're looking for a lot of elevation from the wrist wrest then you will need to tilt the whole keyboard, eg using an articulated pull out keyboard tray for example. 5A necessity for anybody who types all day I got this keyboard for a job where I was typing 4 hours a day. My wrists started getting sore and I was nervous about carpal tunnel. I got this keyboard and instantly I felt relief. You really are allowed to split the keyboard so your wrists are straight out and not pushed inward. The only disadvantage is trying to do the numbers. Ideally, the design of this keyboard would be superior if the numbers were in a 10 key on the right side but I would buy it again in a heartbeat because for prolonged typing. 4Overpriced and works 80% of the time - but falls over often Its frustrating this overpriced piece of plastic is a required add-on for the Freestyle Keyboard to become ergonomic. For some reason, the design does not allow the various angles to lock into place, so it can, and sometimes does fall over. The only point of this product is to keep the keyboard at a steady angle but it doesn't even do that consistently! The design isn't horrible though, and works well about 80% of the time - which I'd tolerate if it came with the keyboard or cost $10. Its nice that the VIP3 can easily and quickly connect and disconnect for portable transport though. Easy to assemble and disassemble.Hey Kenesis - if you are listening, have the angles lock into place and the cost would almost be justified. This is a mechanical engineering and design choice issue. Its not rocket science but it appears the lack of adequate competition has resulted in a product that is just OK. Potential wasted. The VIP3 and its Keyboard is one of the better ergonomic systems on the market, but that's not saying much. Sad, but true.On a minor note, I did find thorough research that the best ergonomic position for keyboards is horizontal (tenting) and vertical (negative tilt). The VIP only allows for tenting. Most keyboards do not do both at the same time, but the VIP can't do negative tilt at all. 3BEST keyboard, bar none!! Second Kinesis Freestyle keyboard I've owned (first I bought from them, cos that was pre-Amazon, I believe). Using it, I'm one of THE fastest, most accurate typists around. Honestly, ppl can't believe how fast I type. I simply NEED a few inches in the center. First time I've used the lifts. They are great!Only I goofed. Silly me. I know I am getting a PC soon. So what do I do? Order for my current iMac, again. Oops. So the hot keys won't work. But since I never use them ... when I get my PC, I'll see. And maybe order another for it.I really truly absolutely ADORE this keyboard. I've tried most everything else. NOTHING comes close to it. MOST healthy too. The amount of typing I do results in carpel tunnel syndrome for many. I've been doing this for nearly THIRTY years. Using these keyboards since the 90s is really life-saving!! 5Risers directions insufficient, have to be willing to try and try again This Freestyle2 appears to be slightly better made than the Freestyle which I already have. The keys for the 2 are definitely much softer, I think have a longer travel distance, and may be easier on finger joints than the original.As others have mentioned, ignore the heel of the hand rest "pads"; they are worthless. I believe that you will need the hand rest pads as well as the risers, so you might as well buy them together from a supplier.My original Freestyle is not really (in my opinion) a quality keyboard, and only time will tell about the FS2.However, my searching has not produced a better ergo designed product anywere near this price.Before I used the FS, I had settled on the old MS curvy 2000 as the best ergo design and great key feeling, however the user-adjustablity of the FS and FS2 is far superior for ergo applications (and more expensive).Be forwarned that the Fn key (to the right of the Left Ctrl key) will be the cause of many incidents where suddenly you find that the typing is producing unexpected results, so check to see if the top Right lights are on, and if they are, hit the Fn key to escape from that problem. 4

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