# Super Split Keyboards Serious Typists Will Benefit from the Kinesis Advantage Keyboard By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinesis-advantage-keyboard References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/12/kinesis_advantage_keyboard_is_weird.html) & [kinesis-ergo](http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/advantage.htm) It might look strange, but the [Kinesis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strength-training-platform) Advantage Keyboard may be just what you’re looking for if you’re an avid typist—especially if you happen to have a serious case of carpal tunnel going on. The makers of the Kinesis Advantage Keyboard claim to help you minimize pain from prolonged typing with their unique, [ergonomic keyboard layout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-ergonomic-keyboard). Customizable for both Windows or [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q8) operating systems, it’s available in black or white and features 2 USB ports. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ergonomic Keyboards:** Opportunity for designing keyboards with ergonomic layouts to minimize pain and discomfort during long hours of typing. - **Customizable Keyboards:** Opportunity for creating keyboards with customizable features that cater to different operating systems and user preferences. - **Health-focused Keyboards:** Opportunity for developing keyboards specifically designed to alleviate carpal tunnel and other typing-related health issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** Opportunity for computer hardware companies to innovate and offer advanced ergonomic keyboards. - **Peripheral Devices:** Opportunity for peripheral device manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for customizable keyboards. - **Healthcare Technology:** Opportunity for healthcare technology companies to develop specialized keyboards aimed at reducing the risk of typing-related injuries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Wireless Split Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing45.md) - [Shapeshifting Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-adjustable-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Wireless Split Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mistel.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [AI Button-Customized Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incase-compact-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Timber-Accented Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corant-c10-keyboard.md) - [Ergonomic Split Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nocfree.md) - [Programmable Split Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-nine-ergotkl-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Mechanical Alice Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q8.md)