Product Description

Catch the wave with the Logitech Wave Keyboard - the exciting new shape of comfort. It's created for hands just like yours, with contoured, uniform-size keys that cradle your fingers naturally while the curved keyboard promotes a more ergonomically correct hand position.One-touch controls give you direct access to many of the new features in Windows Vista, including Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets. Programmable F-keys add instant access to favorite applications, games, folders, and Web pages. A cushioned palm rest encourages a relaxed position for typing.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1308 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Logitech
• Model: 920-000325
• Dimensions: 2.83" h x 10.51" w x 19.80" l, 6.00 pounds

Features

• Batteries Included - No
• Batteries Required - No
• Color(s) - Black
• Compatibility - Vista, Windows® XP, Mac OS® X (10.2.8 or later)
• Connector/Port - USB

Amazon.com Product Description
Logitech is touting an advancement in comfort and usability design with its ergonomic, cross-platform Cordless Wave keyboard. There might be some marketing hyperbole to this claim, but after a week of typing with the Wave, I'm not sure that I could live without it.

Like other ergonomic keyboards, the Wave includes an elevated palm rest, though not as extreme as the platforms of old. It's also covered in a lightly padded vinyl upholstery that feels soft yet firm under the wrist, as well as a Goldilocks amount of tackiness (i.e., not too slippery, not sticky, just right). The keys are also positioned in a gentle U-shaped arc that nearly escapes the eye, but is apparent once you set your wrists down and start typing.

Contoured, wave-shaped key design conforms naturally to your fingers.

But the biggest design innovation that the Wave introduces comes from its name--the keys undulate across the board in a wave-shaped contour that mimics the changing lengths in your own digits. The keys are at their highest on the outside at the A and Enter keys (which, if you're a touch typist, is where your little fingers are positioned), and the keys trough to their lowest point at D and K (where the longer middle finger resides) before rising slightly at the G and H keys. The keys have a maximum distance variation of 4mm, and the spacebar mimics the wave contour of the keyboard design.

As someone who writes for a living, my computer keyboard is one of the most important tools I have and one that I'm connected to for hours every day. I've gone through many models over the years to get just the right one, and I currently use the Matias Tactile Pro on my Mac as it provides some of the best keystroke feedback I've found (which is the polar opposite to the frustratingly squishy keyboards that came with my HP and Apple PCs).

While the rolling contour of the keyboard layout was barely perceptible, my fingertips took to the Wave easily. It felt like each key was indeed designed specifically to fit the finger that was mapped to tap it. And the keys combine a springy action with a final tap that's not too loud, but both tactile and audible enough for instant feedback. As my week of testing progressed and my fingers grew more accustomed to the Wave, I actually felt as if my typing was both more accurate than on the Tactile Pro as well as a touch faster.

From an ergonomic standpoint, the Wave's gradual curve isn't immediately noticeable, but after a few days I found my elbows weren't hunched next to my body as they were with the straight keyboard, freeing both wrists and shoulders from strain. That said, if you require more substantial ergonomics for your typing (such as the curve and height of the Microsoft Natural), you might be disappointed by the relative flatness of the Wave.

The Delete key has been elongated and the Insert/Help key moved above..

The Wave has a fairly standard extended keyboard design, with one change that I cheered but could easily be jeered by others. The Home/Delete/End/Page Up & Down keys is switched to a vertical orientation, and the bane of my typing life--the Insert key (also the Help key on the Mac), which I often hit mistakenly when hunting for the Delete key--has been moved up (moving into the Scroll Lock key position) and replaced by an elongated Delete key. Another handy feature is onscreen notification of when you hit the Caps Lock key (another one of my touch typing transgressions).

The keyboard is supplemented by a plethora of system-specific feature buttons--including Flip 3D, Gadgets and Media Center in Windows Vista (aka, Expose, Dashboard, and Front Row on the Mac)--as well as quick access to your selected audio program and full playback controls (including volume). All functions can be customized using the included Logitech Setpoint utility (or Control Center within the Mac's System Preferences).

When I began reviewing the Cordless Wave, I wasn't looking for a new keyboard. But thanks to its excellent typing action, unique comfort features--from the contoured design of the keys to the padded wrist rest--and the plethora of customizable functions right at the tip of the finger, it's time to part ways with my old keyboard. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

Pros:

• Innovative contoured design of the keys conform naturally to your finger lengths, excellent typing action
• Padded vinyl wrist rest adds soft comfort and allows easy movement
• Loads of function and multimedia buttons, all customizable using included software
• Cross-platform, including compatibility with special features in Windows Vista
• Nicely lightweight--great for use on the lap

• Shifting of some keys might annoy some, but delight others
• Might seem flat to those who need more substantial ergnomics

From the Manufacturer

Catch the wave with the Logitech® Wave Keyboard™—the exciting new shape of comfort. It's created for hands just like yours, with contoured, uniform-size keys that cradle your fingers naturally while the curved keyboard promotes a more ergonomically correct hand position.

One-touch controls give you direct access to many of the new features in Windows Vista™, including Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets. Programmable F-keys add instant access to favorite applications, games, folders, and Web pages. A cushioned palm rest encourages a relaxed position for typing.

		Comfort Wave key design: Contoured wave-shaped key design conforms naturally to your fingers. Constant Curve design: A curved profile and uniform-size keys promote an ergonomically correct, more comfortable hand position. Start enjoying the benefits instantly, without having to re-learn typing on a different keyboard layout. Cushioned, contoured palm rest: The soft surface encourages a relaxed position for long typing sessions. Adjustable keyboard height: Use the three-way tilt legs to set the height to suit your personal style. Audio cable management: Keep headphone cords out of the way by routing them through the channel on the underside of the keyboard.
		Control and Convenience Easy access to Windows Vista™: Large, one-touch controls give you direct access to key Windows Vista™ features, including Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets. Instant media access: Use the convenient one-touch controls for volume and media playback. A dedicated button starts Media Center and Front Row. Programmable F-keys: Get instant access to favorite applications, games, folders, and Web pages with customizable F-keys.

System Requirements

PC Windows® XP, Windows Vista™ USB port CD-ROM drive

Mac

• Mac OS® X (10.2.8 or later)
• Internet connection for software download
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive

Package Contents

• Logitech® Wave Keyboard™
• Plastic keyboard dust cover
• CD with software, comfort guidelines, and help center
• Quick Start guide
• 5-year limited hardware warranty
• Full product support

Customer Reviews

Comfort, and ease of use. Very nice on the fingers, I LOVE IT
I recently bought me a new desktop (MacPro) which comes with a flat keyboard.

The problem with that keyboard is it provides no support, you get no wrist support, nothing. The keys do not feel so good (atleast compared to the Wave), and when I started working on writing a book, my wrists really started hurting due to the pressure put on my wrists.

I wanted to get a comfortable keyboard, one that I could type on for several hours in comfort. I wanted it to work on the Mac, and I wanted it to look pretty cool.

I did not want a split keyboard design like the ones microsoft makes. My previous keyboard was more expensive, a saitek eclipse II. That was a nice keyboard, but even it does not compare to the comfort brought forth by this keyboard.

The design of the keyboard, (as the name suggests) is a "wave" its like you sat the keyboard outside with something in the middle, and the 2 sides next to it sunk in and melted.

If your thinking your keyboarding might be hampered or slowed down by the switch, I assure you it will not. I did have a few problems at first making a "jump" around my T's and Y's, and sometimes it is a bit difficult to get used to not having either a "windows" or "command" key on the bottom right side, but other than that, this keyboard is everything you want, everything you enjoy, but better.

The wrist guard is very nice, very smooth, and does not irritate my skin. They keys are perfect, and have this amazing feel to them, I forgot what it was like to have such a nice keyboard.

Logitech has really impressed me with this keyboard. I honestly expected I would be returning this keyboard when I got it, as I thought it was going to be too awkward, but I thought I would give it a try anyway, and I'm glad I did.


To recap, this is a wonderful keyboard, it is not as bloated as other Logitech keyboards, each key is very comfortable. The "wave" feature does make life easier (so does being able to adjust the keyboard height to varying levels). The keyboard works perfectly out of the box on my mac, using itunes, and everything.

I highly recommend this keyboard, and hope you "take a chance" like I did when I bought it. Amazons customer service is very accommodating.

5 stars all the way.

Great contoured keyboard!
This ergonomically styled keyboard is a dream come true!! Not only does it help alleviate the stress of keyboarding throughout the day, its style of contours allows those who typically use a regular keyboard to be instantly efficient. Although this is being used for my work office, it was well worth the purchase using my own funds! Great product. Highly recommended. Logitech makes wonderful keyboard and mouse products

Happy with wave
Recently purchased Logitech wave keyboard/mouse combo. Have had it about a week now. So far so good.

I have had lousy luck with wireless keyboards in work environment where there seems to be lots of interference. Also, have had problems with keyboards and mice sucking the energy out of the batteries in a week or less. I'm happy to say this keyboard and mouse seem to be working well. (Juries still a little out on the battery thing - but haven't read any reviews that make me think I'm likely to have the problem.)

The keyboard is comfortable. There is some minor adjustment from using a standard keyboard - I'm mistyping numbers a bit when using the top row. It's not as much of an adjustment as the split ergonomic keyboards however.

The mouse works well - easily adjusted to it. My one comment (not even a complaint really) is that I'm going to have to retrain my ring finger not to drape over the "forward" button off to the right-hand side - I keep inadvertantly forwarding thru web pages and e-mail - very confusing at first. You have to keep your index, middle and ring finger on top of the mouse. The forward & back buttons are *very* sensitive.

Transmitter has gone from big bulky corded half dome to a little thing that looks like a memory pen - plugs directly into USB port. The combo comes with a USB extension cord too, if that's more convenient for you. I ended up using my USB extension for my memory pen instead of the transmitter - works great.

Overall I'm happy with the purchase. To date, this is the best wireless keyboard/mouse combo I've bought.