Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Set by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Set
Digital camera Review: ALMOST a perfect keyboard
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm writing this review as I ponder a repeat purchase of this keyboard / mouse combo for a second computer in the house.
The Mouse:
The look and feel of the mouse meet most basic expectations. 99% of my use is with the right and left buttons, and the roller scroller (as I refer to it :) The roller also has a left an right button component, as well as an additional R and L button on the side of the mouse body. I find I use these sparingly, if usually by accident. I should look into disabling these keys, if possible, because of the accidental use. I power the mouse using 2 x AA NiHi rechargeable batteries typically for at least a couple months, sometimes I think many more. It is easy to lose track of how long they last, but I am very satisfied with battery life. I'm sure alkaline batteries would last much longer than the rechargeable ones. The mouse conveniently displays an LED on the base when active, and displays a RED LED on top when in a low battery condition. The software is for me, setup once and forget. At least until I revisit a way to disable the keys I don't use.
The Keyboard:
I really would like to give this keyboard perfect marks, but in the best interest of potential buyers, I will mark it just shy of perfect. I'll note a couple distracting shortcomings below.
I've used this keyboard for over a year now in my home office. I'm at the computer over 10 hours per day, but typical keyboard (actual) use is probably in the 2 - 4 hour range. The layout, although different, is easy to adapt to, i.e. naturally ergonomic. The large palm rest is comfortable and well positioned. The array of supplemental shortcut keys is quite large, each with an easy to decipher icon. A multimedia key panel is also conveniently designed at the top of the unit, however I find rare use of it. The material used in construction is quite durable having withstood a couple crashes to hard flooring undamaged. I use a light brush and occasional damp cloth to clean. Battery life, again using 2 x AA NiHi is extremely long, and again I am very pleased. One of the function keys will display low battery condition if it exists when selected. Range is very good, far beyond my ability to read the screen.
Keyboard dislikes: I really would like to see "Caps Lock" and "Num Lock" LEDs on the keyboard. Years of training has my mind hard wired to glance at the keyboard to determine these option keys status. But, alas, they don't exist. Fortunately, the software that comes with the combo allows a task bar icon to display a highlighted "A" or "1" to show the state of the option keys. I'm still in the process of retraining my brain to look at the windows screen taskbar, not the keyboard. Perhaps that problem is unique to me. Now for what I don't like the most: STICKY KEYS!! Ugh. Now to be more specific, the keys are not sticky due to spilled OJ or doughnut glazing, but to some sort of misalignment when not pressed in the key's sweet spot. If I press in the center of the key, no problem. However, if I fat-finger the key and strike the raised rim of the key, the key must become slightly torqued causing the key to not glide smoothly, hang, and miss contact. Although this is technically user error, I consider this a serious engineering or design flaw. I'm sure I am not the only person to not make every keystroke in the exact center of the keys. (Please fix this Logitech)
Final remarks: Well, while writing this review, and pondering the combo's pros and cons, I've decided the nice features heavily outweigh the few annoyances. So, if it is any testament to my satisfaction, I'm buying another. Cheers!!
Digital camera Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely LOVE this new keyboard & mouse! My old cordless mouse 'died' and I was getting real frustrated dealing with a mouse with a cord. First cordless keyboard & had. They are both easy to install and easy to use. I was a bit worried about trying this new keyboard since I was used to a split keyboard, but it's wonderful.Digital camera Review: AWSOME SET!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a awsome keyboard set using it right now and WOW its comfortable! No lag what so ever.
Cons: The mouse is a bit small for my hands and I tried my old wireless MX1000 mouse and it worked with the receiver.
Digital camera Review: An excellent Mac keyboard
Summary: 4 Stars
After having used this keyboard and mouse for a month I have found it to be quite excellent working with my iMac. Since I do a lot of work using Windows in a virtual machine via VMWare Fusion I wanted a keyboard that would work well in OSX and Windows.
This keyboard pretty much does all that I want it to do and the preference pane within OSX lets me modify most aspects of the keyboard to my desire. One minor problem is that the fast forward/next key on the keyboard does cause iTunes to move fast forward, just moves to the next track. Though I am sure this is a problem with the software and not the keyboard itself.
I also liked the feel and the curve of the keyboard. My hands easily settled on it and I found it quite comfortable for extended use.
The mouse is quite adequate and works as well as similar Microsoft laser mice I have used. I found it to be form fitting and comfortable for use.
Digital camera Review: Another winner from Logitech
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this keyboard/mouse combo the day it was released. Since that time I've read nothing but good reviews and I agree with them all!
Logitech offers this set as wireless, or you can get the wired keyboard with no mouse included. I wish they would offer the wireless keyboard without the mouse as well. Its not that the mouse is bad per se, its just that I didn't need another mouse, and I much prefer mice that are made for right handers. Since I own many Logitech components from speakers to mice to remotes I decided to buy an upgraded Logitech mouse(MX Revolution) which is a great mouse but unfortunately not compatible with the Wave sets receiver. So I was stuck either using both receivers or pick a mouse-I chose to use the mouse included with the Wave and the Revolution on another computer.
As soon as I connected the base my mouse had basic funcionality. You need to install the Logitech SetPoint software to customize the buttons and utilize all of the mouse/keyboard extra functions. I wouldnt bother using the included CD as the drivers/software is outdated. Go to Logitechs website and download the newest drivers for optimal performance.
The receiver itself is great and very small. You plug it into any open USB port on your computer and your ready to go. I had a Microsoft wireless mouse where the receiver had to plug into a USB port and then the actual box sat on your desk! I thought that kind of defeated the purpose of going wireless. The Logitechs receiver is so small and once plugged into your computer its hardly even noticeable and you have nothing cluttering up your desk.
The keyboard design is very comfortable to use and doesn't take long at all to adjust to. It's nothing like those split keyboards but it still takes a bit of time to adjust to the raised and lowered keys on the Wave. The keystrokes have a very nice feel to them and are super quite. What I really like are the programmable functions designed to work with Vista. This gives you easy access to the 3D flip function and any others you customize. The standard media control buttons also worked well and you can choose whichever media player to open with the SetPoint software. Same goes for your email client, web browser, etc. Its all customizable!
As for the mouse, its a basic wireless mouse-no frills. That wouldn't bother me so much but the fact thats its made for both righties and lefties its not as comfortable as a mouse made for a specific hand. The button layout could also have been better. The back button is on the left side which is fine, but the forward button on the right side is in a bad spot. You will find that you accidentally click this button numerous times just because of the way you hold the mouse. Its very annoying and the main reason I chose not to use it.
I haven't tested the how far you can actually go with the wireless feature but with normal desk use it works flawlessly. I have not experienced any lag at all. Every button press on the keyboard and every click of the mouse has been picked up so far after a few months of use. I really couldn't ask for anything more other than a better mouse with this set, or to offer the wireless keyboard as a standalone product. For a comfortable, stylish, quiet, and customizable mouse/keyboard set optimized for Vista I highly recommend this set.