Logitech Wave Keyboard Review

Review of Logitech Wave Keyboard
by Simon Hill (28,945 pts ) , published Nov 5, 2009
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If you need a new keyboard and you’re considering the Logitech Wave Keyboard as a potential candidate then check out this review for details on its appearance, usability and value for money.

Upgrading Your Keyboard

It’s funny how attached you can get to a keyboard. As a writer I use my keyboard every day for hours on end. I need something durable and comfortable. For a long time I had a cheap basic keyboard from Ideal which arrived with my old computer. It was a flat rectangular layout, the keys were worn away and there were a few burn marks from the days before I gave up smoking. When I upgraded my PC I kept the keyboard, not because I liked it or it had any special features but because I was so used to writing on it that everything else felt unnatural.

The time came when, with aching wrists, I decided to upgrade. At first I tried out one of those split design keyboards but no matter how hard I tried I could not get into writing on it. I decided to research popular keyboards for writers. In looking for the best keyboard for writing I came across several recommendations for the Logitech Wave and since buying one I’ve never looked back.

Aesthetics
Rating Good

Logitech Wave KeyboardIn terms of looks the Logitech Wave is fairly attractive with its gently undulating keys and generous curves. There is no denying this is a fairly sizable beast though and if you don’t have a decent amount of desk space you might find this keyboard a little too large. It is nearly 20 inches wide and just over 10 inches deep. It has three height positions so you can find the one most comfortable for you.

The keys are arranged in a wave pattern which corresponds to your finger length and the padded vinyl wrist rest is built in. There are plenty of extra keys arranged around the QWERTY set up and the body is a mixture of matt black and shiny black with a few gray keys and a gray Logitech logo at the bottom. The word Wave is carved into the Space Bar. Everything is clearly labeled and there are a couple of light up indicators to show when Num Lock and Caps Lock are on.

It isn’t the most attractive keyboard in the world, that would have to be the Logitech diNovo Edge, but it sure beats my old battered keyboard and there’s a lot more to the Logitech Wave than looks.

Tactile Feel
Rating Excellent

Logitech Wave Keyboard FloatingThis may be the most important factor when it comes to buying a new keyboard. It is vital that the keyboard you choose feels right. You want a satisfying tactile experience which makes typing at speed easy and unencumbered. The problem is it can be very tough to judge the feel of a keyboard until you have tried it out for a decent test period. A quick spin around the block doesn’t tell you enough. You need at least a few days to decide whether you like it or not.

The Logitech Wave is very comfortable to use. The clever undulating key design places keys at different heights according to the length of your fingers. The keys that are further away are higher so you never have to reach too far to hit them. It is very easy to type quickly with minimal mistakes. The vinyl wrist rest is also a welcome addition and I found that after using the Logitech Wave for around two weeks some wrist pain I had started to fear was permanent, simply evaporated.

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