Logitech Rolls Out New Cordless Desktop Keyboard

By ChannelTimes Staff
Mumbai, Feb 27, 2008 1142 hrs IST

Logitech's new Cordless Desktop Wave keyboard is designed to increase comfort for Mac and PC users. Logitech has combined 3 elements in its new design to enhance comfort without requiring users to change the way they type: a wave key-frame design, a U-shaped constant curve and a cushioned, contored palm rest. In comparison to ergonomic keyboards, people can use a Wave keyboard immediately - there is no learning curve. The Comfort Wave Design guides hands and cradles fingers to create a comfortable typing experience. The cordless laser mouse complements the curved style and comfort of the Wave keyboard. It also features pixel-precise laser tracking and a soft rubber grip. Both mouse and keyboard feature a battery indicator light that alerts people when battery power is low, eliminating the hassle of unexpectedly losing power. To address the problem of different hand shapes, the signature element of the new Comfort Wave Design, its gradual wave-shaped contour, cradles the fingers with a shape that supports their actual, varied length. The Cordless Desktop Wave keys are highest at the A and Enter keys, which are typically hit by the little fingers. Moving inward toward the pointer fingers, the keys decrease in height until reaching the D and K keys, which are typically hit by the longer middle fingers. The keys move up again in height to accommodate the pointer fingers at the G and H keys. The maximum distance between the keys' peaks and troughs, the lowest and highest keys, is 4 mm. Because hands and fingers can rest in a more natural position and keys are closer to fingertips, the Wave key frame helps eliminate awkward hand and forearm positions, enhancing comfort and improving productivity, the company said. The U-shaped constant curve in the keyboard features consistently sized keys that let people type with confidence and comfort. The subtle 5-degree curve allows people's hands to open up and take a natural position instead of forcing the wrists to bend. And because each key is the same size and the same distance from one another, the learning curve is minimal; people can start using the keyboard right away. The space bar, the most frequently hit key, also incorporates the wave and curve design - and its increased size makes it easy to hit. The cushioned, contoured palm rest mirrors the wave-shaped key frame and provides gentle indents that position hands comfortably on the Cordless Desktop Wave. With its padded, soft upholstery, the palm rest offers a comfortable place to rest the palms between typing sessions. Further enhancing ease of use are the large, convenient hot keys that are easy to see and hit. On both the PC and Mac, with Logitech software installed, hot keys can be mapped to launch folders, Web pages, or applications, such as photo galleries and music applications. For Windows Vista users, shortcut keys activate Flip 3D as well as Windows Sidebar and gadgets. Logitech developed new Vista gadgets: a status indicator for caps lock, num lock and scroll lock; a typing-speed indicator; and an error-rate tracker that calculates the number of times the user hits the backspace key. For Mac users, the default assignment for the Media Center hot key is Front Row. Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave is priced at Rs. 4,995 and comes with a 3-year warranty. It is available through Rashi Peripherals, the distributor of Logitech, in India. Related Links Logitech Introduces a Rechargeable Mouse Logitech Appoints New Distributor Logitech Launches Series of Fun Mice Logitech's VX Nano Laser Mouse