Kinesis is a brand of desktop computer keyboards designed to provide ergonomic support for the hands. As the name Kinesis Contour implies, the keyboard is not flat but raised slightly like a small hill, and sets of keys are separated by a plastic divider. Although the appearance is strange, and it takes more space on a desk than a standard keyboard, it is designed to be more comfortable. The hands are not pressed close together, but are placed in a more natural position.

The Kinesis Advantage line follows a same philosophy, but with the twist that the main keys are …