Logitech Wave Keyboard Review

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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.

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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.

So what about the actual features? Well there are a few nifty and convenient extras. In the top right there’s a power button and a calculator shortcut key. Along the top you’ve got media controls and shortcuts like a music button which brings up iTunes and a photos button which gives access to My Pictures. On the left there is a nifty zoom control that lets you zoom into images, documents or web pages. You can also hit the Fn key down at the bottom right to access more Function Keys. These can all be configured in Logitech’s Set Point software which comes with the keyboard.

The software may annoy some people. It is easy enough to use but it does add another process to your PC and it will want to update itself from time to time. One feature I particularly like is the screen prompts that accompany things like Caps Lock, as they alert you to any accidental key presses immediately. The Logitech Wave keyboard plugs in via USB.

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This is very much a writing keyboard but I don’t find any problem using it for gaming as well. I still play first-person shooters fairly frequently and the Logitech Wave serves me well. If you want something principally for gaming there are better options out there, check out Top Ten Gaming Keyboards for more on that topic.

As I've outlined in my Logitech Wave keyboard review, the Logitech Wave is a solid, reasonably attractive keyboard. The real selling point is the tactile comfort when typing. It is easy on the fingers and wrists and it feels satisfying to type on. The key presses register but you don’t need a heavy touch. Combine that with an excellent price which offers terrific value for money and the Logitech Wave keyboard is a great product. You can buy the corded variety on Amazon for $39.99. There is a wireless version as well. It may not be the future of keyboards but if you are a prolific writer I highly recommend you try this keyboard out.