> the lack of F-keys is baffling. The vertical real estate is non-issue on a desktop, you win nothing by getting rid of the F-row. It's not too outlandish cons

> the lack of F-keys is baffling. The vertical real estate is non-issue on a desktop, you win nothing by getting rid of the F-row. It's not too outlandish considering the rest of the keyboard, compared to a standard keyboard. It looks like the Kinesis Advantage 360 is really intended for you to use it with two hands on home row. So, compared to a common layout: - it's symmetrical & isn't row-staggered, - lacks the numpad/cursor keys/etc. (which would require your hand moving some distance), - it lacks a giant spacebar, and instead offers more keys the thumb can reach. So, many of the design decisions favour hands resting on home row, and getting rid of keys which require moving the hand some distance. -- Dropping the F-keys is in line with this.