Kinesis Freestyle Edge Split Mechanical Keyboard

Kinesis has been a leader in split keyboards for over a decade. Its latest, the Freestyle Edge is a split keyboard outfitted with your choice of Cherry MX switches for just the feel you want. It features nine fully programmable, dual-layer layouts that can be customized via intuitive onboard shortcuts or an easy-to-use GUI for Windows and Mac. The 20-inch braided cable offers maximum separation and configurability, and there’s Blue LED backlighting for a little pop. What’s more, the keyboard comes with eight programmable macro keys, optional game mode and NKRO Mode, a 1-millisecond response time, and 4MB of onboard memory. Feel free to add palm supports or a lift kit at checkout to get the most ergonomic setup possible. There's also an extra-large mouse pad and the all new RGB gaming mouse if you really want to deck out your desktop.

Split keyboards are popular with software engineers and other serious typists because, unlike a conventional keyboard, they can adapt to your physiology, preferences, and work space. Position the key modules at shoulder-width to reduce shoulder and neck tension, and independently rotate and/or tent the modules to reduce wrist and forearm strain. If you’re gaming, you can move the right module off the desk completely for more mouse room, too. When you spend 8 or more hours a day on a keyboard, small improvements in comfort can have lasting effects on productivity and performance. But you'll have to see for yourself to find out.