Freestyle2
for Mac

The Freestyle2 is an award-winning split keyboard designed to address the ergonomic risk factors related to typing by adjusting to your body. It features a familiar Mac layout, Mac shortcuts and hotkeys, and a 2-port USB Hub.
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Features

Sleek, low-profile design
Most keyboards including ergonomic models have a 10 degree positive slope from front to back. These designs tend to bend your wrists. The Freestyle2 has a zero degree slope which minimizes the height, effectively creating negative slope and reducing wrist extension. The slim design provides a 2-in-1 office and travel keyboard.

Accommodates a wide range of individuals
From small to tall and body types in between, the Freestyle2 allows for maximum flexibility catering to each individual’s unique needs. Out of the box both modules are connected together by a flexible pivot tether allowing an infinite range of splay. Disconnecting the pivot tether allows up to 9 or 20 inches of complete separation of both left and right keying modules. Perfect for individual needs ranging from a narrow footprint to complete separation. This design greatly reduces and or/eliminates ulnar deviation.

Low-force, tactile key switches
The Freestyle2 utilizes a quiet, low-force, tactile membrane key switch. The typical average maximum key force of a switch is 45 grams. This is at least 25% less than most traditional and many ergonomic keyboards such as the Microsoft 4000 with maximum key forces of over 60 grams.

2-Port 2.0 USB hub
The 2-port 2.0 USB hub enables you to easily connect other input devices such as mice without having to access USB ports on your computer.

Left side driverless hot keys
Driverless hot keys for commonly used mouse actions. (Internet Page Forward and Back, Beginning of Line, End of Line, Cut, Undo, Copy, Select All and Paste). A vertical rib is located on the inside row of hot keys to provide tactile notification to the user

Standard key layout
Familiar key layout provides for minimal adaptation time.

Optional palm supports
Optional padded palm supports reduce wrist extension by keeping wrists neutral.

 

Tenting

Pre-assembled Tenting
For the utmost in convenience, the Freestyle2 can be purchased with either of our most popular tenting accessories pre-installed onto the keyboard. Tenting accessories can also be purchased separately and self-installed.

VIP3 features integrated Palm Supports (KB820HMB-us)

V3 does not use Palm Supports (KB830HMB-us)

Specs

Compatible operating systems

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or newer

2-port USB 2.0 hub

  • Compatible with low-power peripherals like mice & flash drives. Devices such as iPhones and iPads are not compatible.

Key switch

  • Peak force: 44 grams
  • Activation force: 35 grams
  • Travel distance: 3.9 mm
  • Switch type: Rubber dome, membrane

Dimensions

  • Width of standard version (9 inches of separation):
    • Min: 15.375 inches; Max: 23.50 inches
    • Distance between F & J Keys: Min: 3.50 inches; Max: 11.50 inches
  • Width of 20 inch version:
    • Min: 15.375 inches; Max: 37.75 inches
    • Distance between F & J Keys: Min: 3.50 inches; Max: 25.75 inches
  • Depth: 7.125 inches; palm supports installed: 10 inches
  • Max height: 0.875 inches
  • Weight: 2 lbs
  • Shipping weight: 3 lbs
  • USB Type A cable length: 6 feet

Dimensions with VIP3 accessory installed

  • Width of standard version (9 inches of separation):
    • Min: 15.375 inches; Max: 23.50 inches
  • Depth: 10 inches
  • Max height at 15 degrees slope: 2.875 inches
  • Max height at 10 degrees slope: 2.125 inches
  • Max height at 5 degrees slope: 1.50 inches
  • Weight: 2.50 lbs
  • Shipping weight: 4 lbs
  • USB Type A cable length: 6 feet

Dimensions with V3 accessory installed

  • Width of standard version (9 inches of separation):
    • Min: 15.375 inches; Max: 23.50 inches
  • Depth: 7.125 inches
  • Max height at 15 degrees slope: 2.875 inches
  • Max height at 10 degrees slope: 2.125 inches
  • Max height at 5 degrees slope: 1.50 inches
  • Weight: 2.12 lbs
  • Shipping weight: 4 lbs
  • USB Type A cable length: 6 feet

* Hot keys on F5-F7 require the Apple keyboard update 1.1 or newer.

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Accessories

  • Freestyle2 Palm Supports & Pads

    Freestyle2 Palm Supports

  • Freestyle2 Ascent

    Freestyle2 Ascent™ Accessory

  • Freestyle2 VIP3

    Freestyle2 VIP3 Accessory

  • Freestyle2 V3

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