Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Set by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Set
Digital camera Review: Comfortable keyboard and mouse
Summary: 4 Stars
I just got it yesterday and have been using it since them, so i don't know how much the batteries will work. What i can say is that the keyboard is very comfortable to use, have an excellent feeling and installation in Vista Ultimate 64 was smooth, it started working just after plugin, later i got the software installed to setup some of the custom keys. WMP works just fine with the media buttons (my previous keyboard didn't worked with them fine). The mouse is also comfortable, but as much as the microsoft explorer version.
---- UPDATE 2008/01/25 ----
Almost two months of normal use (8 to 10 hours each day) and the batteries level still say it is high. The first way i turned they off when i finished working, but after that i have not done it anymore.
Let's see how much time will last the batteries.
I am very satisfied with this buy, it is an excellent keyboard and mouse, so far.
Digital camera Review: Comfy Typing for Laptop Lovers
Summary: 4 Stars
Love my laptop, hated the mouse and keyboard. Logitech works great and I love the cushy keyboard. Great price, great product.Digital camera Review: Comfy and words with my Mac!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little reluctant to try this keyboard - not because of the brand, but because of the wave.
Frankly, I didn't see how that could work. I was tired of typing on my iMac keyboard, and wanted something ergonomically-friendly, but wasn't certain this was the solution. Logitech is a terrific brand - and there were few choices for a Mac user like myself. I decided to try it mainly because of the brand and a $20 mail-in rebate - which, of course, I forgot to send in on time.
Everyone in the household LOVES this keyboard - including myself. The fit is amazing. Typing is so comfortable now, and it definitely cuts down on wrist problems. The mouse is a little large - which was an immediate concern - but after working with it, I really like it. It took a bit to get used to the different mouse functions. The commend center software is a little fickle with me, but overall it works great.
The keyboard functions are just like my Mac keyboard and very easy to use. I really like the zoom function on the left.
The "cover" for the keyboard isn't a cloth one, as I was expecting, but the heavy plastic used in shipping. It actually work great to protect the keyboard and isn't so large that I cannot slide the keyboard tray beneath the desk at night.
One thing you should do before buying: Measure your keyboard tray. This is a large keyboard, mainly because the wrist guard is built in. Be sure your tray is long and wide enough to fit it. My tray measures 29 inches long and a foot wide. It holds both the keyboard and a mouse on a gel wrist guard.
I use OSX Leopard and have had no issues.
Digital camera Review: Comparing the Wave to Microsoft's Comfort Curve--on a Mac
Summary: 5 Stars
There are over 100 reviews of this keyboard, so I'll try to keep this strictly relevant to two topics--one people that are using this on a Mac, and two, people who are trying to decide between this and Microsoft's version of this keyboard.
Previous to using the "Wave" I used the Microsoft version of this style. (I believe the name is "Comfort Curve," but I could be mistaken, I bought it a couple years ago, so I may not have the exact product name.)
I don't know who copied who, but basically BOTH keyboards have a unique keyboard layout that to say it succinctly, makes typing much easier and more natural and comfortable, without the awkwardness of some of those "natural" ergonomic keyboards that preceded these.
Though both companies offer a comparable, amazingly comfortable typing experience, the tactile qualities and keystroke noise differ slightly. The Logitech has a firm, yet soft tactile keystroke experience--and it is noticably quieter. The Microsoft one is a bit "harder," more with the tactile qualities of a standard keyboard, and is noisier.
That said, now that I've tried both, along with preferring the keystroke "feel" of the Logitech, this keyboard is much more Mac friendly than the Microsoft one. I've heard some complaining about the driver support and key function/etc. of this keyboard for Macs, but I find that just about everything works and is easily customizable as advertised. (One note: the driver and "Logitech Control Center" interface must be downloaded from Logitech, the disc included with this set is for Windows only.) On the Microsoft version of this style keyboard, many keys DID work for Macs, but many were useful to Windows users more specifically, and the design and layout and labeling just wasn't very Mac friendly.
Given my preference for the "feel" of the keyboard, and the reduced noise, which is particularly noteworthy being a user that "pounds" the keys--often late at night with roommates trying to sleep), and the more Mac friendly labels/design, I'd have to say for a Mac user, the Logitech Wave is the way to go. If you prefer Microsoft, or are a Windows user, there are some advantages/slight differences to the Microsoft keyboard that you may want to consider.
One thing of note to tech design buffs, or just people who care about such trivial things, the USB receiver used for the Logitech Wave set is much more stylish and a far smaller footprint than the eyesore large oval receiver used by Microsoft. This may not matter to most people, but I felt it should be noted for those who care about the "look"/design.
***Edit Note: I give this five stars for being Mac friendly (despite an Apple "Genius Bar" person telling me Logitech was bad) and the keyboard edging out the Microsoft one in my personal preference, but I technically might dock it slightly for the mouse. It's a good mouse, or rather--good enough, but I wish since this is a premium cordless keyboard/mouse kit they had included a more premium mouse. I personally have chosen to use the Logitech VX Nano, which is the smaller "note book" friendly/sized mouse i prefer, and has more useful functions (like limited web browsing control, fast scroller, etc.)***
Digital camera Review: Connection Issues
Summary: 1 Stars
Purchased this keyboard and mouse from amazon.com, have been having connection issues from day one. returning it. I have had a few logitech products, have the wave pro at my office. this has been the worst.