Kinesis Advantage Contoured Keyboard - Detailed Specification Sheet

Kinesis contoured keyboards are based on a unique, patented design that minimizes the pain and strain typists experience from heavy use of conventional computer keyboards. The Advantage offers ergonomic and programmability features most suitable for the everyday computer user.

Information Sheet on the Kinesis Advantage Contoured Keyboard Line in PDF format.

Advantage (basic programmable) models
This is the most popular and versatile model of the Kinesis contoured keyboard family. The Advantage USB contoured keyboard sets a new standard for ergonomic keyboards. The Advantage line incorporates the same advanced ergonomic design as other contoured keyboards by Kinesis and delivers additional features not found on other USB keyboards. Easily customized, it is optimal for most computer users. You can buy the accessories you need without paying for things you won't use.

What Makes this Keyboard Ergonomic?

The ergonomic design resulted from two years of research and testing and has proven itself in over six years of commercial use. Kinesis contoured keyboards are prescribed by physicians and placed by physical and occupational therapists dealing with keyboard-related repetitive strain injuries. They offer a wide range of features which make them an excellent choice for anyone who is not a hunt and peck typist, and seeking to reduce the pain and fatigue from typing, or prevent problems arising from typing activity.

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Why Should I Buy this Keyboard?
(Very helpful in determining whether this keyboard is right for you)

Click here to read a research study on the Contoured Keyboard Line

Features

Advanced ergonomics PLUS on-board programmability
Powerful Programming features at an affordable price!
- Remap any or all keys!
- Select 24, 36, or 48 macros (56, 38, or 28 characters long, respectively)
- Switch between QWERTY and Dvorak layouts seamlessly!
- Modifier keys can be "sticky" (set individually)
- Upgradable to the Advantage Pro
Integrated 2 port USB hub
Supports the Single Action Footswitch Accessory (FS005RJ11) and the Kinesis Triple Action Footswitch Accessory (FS006TAF) - allows you to map any keyboard action (including toggling on the numeric keypad) to a footswitch action.

Compatibility

Instant configuration for Mac, PC and Non-Windows PC environments, including Mac and Windows Legended keycaps. No drivers required, only requirement is one free USB port.

USB Interface for PC - Supports Windows 95/98/98ME/2000/XP (includes Windows key actions and legends), and non-Windows PC operating environments (Free BSD, LINUX, etc.).
USB Interface for Mac - Supports Mac OS 8.6 and higher.

Layout Options for the Advantage contoured keyboard

All Advantage keyboards models can switch between QWERTY and Dvorak key layouts with a combination keystroke. Here are the three configurations available for this keyboard in QWERTY (when switched to DVORAK only letters and core symbols are altered)
- Macintosh configuration (as shipped from the factory)
- Windows PC configuration
- Non-Windows PC configuration
Want dual legends? Buy a "QD" Qwerty-Dvorak dual-legended model or if you want to upgrade later, buy a keycap upgrade kit . Sorry, but Dvorak-only legends are not available.
The embedded keypad offers maximum productivity and comfort for 10-key users, especially using a foot switch. Click here for more information on how to use the embedded numeric keypad.
The Windows keys are easily accessed by pressing the embedded function key assigned to them.

Model Numbers

Advantage Contoured Keyboard for PC/Mac, White Case - KB500USB-WHT
Advantage Contoured Keyboard for PC/Mac, Black Case - KB500USB-BLK
Advantage Contoured Keyboard for PC/Mac, QWERTY-Dvorak Dual Legended, White Case - KB500USB-QD-WHT
Advantage Contoured Keyboard for PC/Mac, QWERTY-Dvorak Dual Legended, Black Case - KB500USB-QD-BLK
Advantage Qwerty/Dvorak dual legend Keycaps set, KC020DU-WHT, KC020DU-BLK

Keyboard Specifications:

Keyboard Dimensions:

Width: 16.5 inches
Height: 2.9 inches
Depth (front-to-back): 8 inches
Weight: 2.5 lbs
Front Slope: 10 degrees
Lateral Tilt ("thumbs up"): 20 degrees
Center Separation: 6.75 inches

FOOTSWITCHES (Optional; single and triple available)

Default is 'Keypad Shift' (numeric keypad mode is enabled until footswitch is released)
Second default footswitch action is 'Shift'
Programmable when used with programmable keyboards

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

User's Manual
Adaptation Materials
Self-adhesive Silver (for White Models) or Black (for Black models) Palm Pads

Key Action Specifications:

ALPHANUMERIC KEYS:

Full travel, tactile mechanical keyswiches: 68
Peak Force: 1.59 oz. or 45 grams
Pre-travel: 2 mm
Total Travel: 4 mm
Keyswitch Life: 50 million operations
Audible or silent click mode available

FUNCTION KEYS:

Elastomeric keyswitches: 18
Soft Tactile action

EMBEDDED KEY ACTIONS:

Numeric keypad actions: 18
Windows 95 key actions: 3
International key actions: 2
Other programmable key actions: 60

WARRANTY:

Two Year Limited Warranty

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