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The Logitech Wave keyboard aims to take comfort to heart with a patented design that strives to mimic the natural placement of your hands and fingers on the keyboard. Although the design is meant to make typing for long periods of time more comfortable, Logitech is not claiming this keyboard to be ergonomic but rather a comfort keyboard, so if you have carpal tunnel issues, you may not find this keyboard suitable. The keys form a U shape with variable height difference, depending on the natural length of your fingers. Your shorter pinky fingers that rest on the 'A' and semi-colon are slightly raised and the key height shifts gradually from there. The overall keyboard is raised (in the wave pattern) towards the middle keys - 'G', 'H', etc. Logitech's wave keyboard competes with Microsoft's Natural version, although Microsoft chose to go with a split version whereas the Logitech focuses solely on the wave pattern. This keyboard is also fully compatible with Microsoft's Windows Vista, incorporating new features like Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery and Gadgets.

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Pros:
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Ergonomic-like design without the split
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Very quiet
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programmable keys for favorite applications
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Comfortable on your wrists
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Wireless version available
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Cons:
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not a fully ergonomic keyboard
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Mouse and Keyboard are connected to the same transmitter in the wireless version so you can't separate them.
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Some keys like page up/down are in a weird location
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Hands can feel a bit cramped
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Features

  • Cushioned and contoured palm rest
  • uniform-sized keys
  • programmable F keys for favorite applications
  • certified for Windows Vista

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4 comments about Logitech Wave Keyboard

1.  avatar Amanie  Jul 31, 2007 12:13pm

I'm not a fan of the split keyboard design (I just can't get used to it) so this seems like a good compromise.
2.  avatar GT-D  Aug 01, 2007 12:56pm

yeah i find the split keyboard pretty odd too... just bought a microsoft keyboard like this for a friend. The "Comfort Curve 2000".
3.  avatar Erik  Aug 13, 2007 12:08pm

I have the MS Natural 4000 and I love the split; it has saved my wrists. Maybe this keyboard is a good compromise for those not wanting to commit to the split.
4.  avatar Amanie  May 26, 2008 3:35pm

I just got this keyboard and so far it's been ok. I'm not used to ergonomically designed keyboards at all, I still work best on a standard old-school model, so I'm finding this one a little hard to get used to. It's really quiet though, which I appreciate. I don't know if it's just me, but I'm finding my wrist is bent at a weird angle. Maybe it's the pad at the base that's making me so aware of my wrist, making me rest it at a weird angle.
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Key Features:

Keyboard Type Ergonomic, Media
Manufacturer Logitech
MSRP $50.00
Release Date Oct. 1, 2007

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4 contributors -  Amanie, GT-D, Erik, Midwinter
Created: 07/31/2007 - 11:59
Modified: 06/23/2008 - 17:48