[Need info] Kinesis Freestyle Solo Keyboard

[eliOcs]

I'm looking for a mechanical ergo keyboard and I've liked the looks of the Kinesis Freestyle.
Can anyone tell their experience with this keyboard or a similar ergo keyboard.
Are the switches mechanical?

[sordna]

Nope, it's rubber dome, however pretty good one. If you are looking for mechanical ergo keyboard, the Kinesis Advantage would be one to consider, here's the latest variant:

http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=748

[eliOcs]

Yeah I read that article but its definitely a bulky keyboard, too big for me. It would alarm my work team mates ^^.

[webwit]

Then get a shitty keyboard that will please your neighbors.

[sordna]

Too big? It's not big, at all. It's way smaller than a standard 102-105 keyboard. I'm using mine at home and work for years, it's rare to hear a comment about it from a surprised co-worker, maybe once a year, and I get lots of visitors.
I installed these Soft-Landing pads:
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php? ... d=sl120_cf
so it's quiet as a mouse.
I have a black one at work, on a black keyboard tray (fits in a mini tray just fine) so it's not noticeable. My home one, even on a tray would be noticeable though:

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[Jim66]

I have recently started to use a Kinesis advantage and I must say that I have totally fallen in love with everything about it. Awesome key layout!!!

[Multiple]

Advantage LF, such a tempting keyboard...

This will be hard, trying to convince oneself not to get it!

[sordna]

Resistance is futile. After you get it you will kick yourself for not getting it earlier

[Jim66]

Either way, if your still after a freestyle, this could work out being a good deal...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MEBIDX:IT