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Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro specifications:
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro Description:
Imagine a keyboard and mouse that really conform to you, intended to cradle your hands and fingers with groundbreaking new shapes for the final in comfort. It is a luxury you will not find in any other keyboard and mouse. So get your hands on the Wave Pro, only from Logitech. Key Features
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro Reviews:
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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars
One of the best sets for a Windows OR Mac user.,
October 21, 2008
By ,I. R. Smart. “Tzu Crazy” Seattle, WA See all my reviews
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I am very picky about the keyboard and mouse I use. Now, I am using the Apple BT Aluminum keyboard and Logitech VX Nano mouse with my Mac. I received this keyboard, expecting to just be able to use it with my Windows system, but how wrong I was.
First, the box is MISLABELED. It says you need a Windows XP or Windows Vista system. LIES. Second, the box shows the keyboard with no Apple specific commands. LIES. The real keyboard has the command logo on both Alt keys, also as the Mac choice key on the Windows button.
Bizarrely, the drivers included in the box only are for Windows XP and Windows Vista, which I can not fathom for the life of me.. Make a fast trip to Logitech.Com and download their drivers for the Mac, after which both the keyboard and mouse show up in the little Logitech control panel inside System Preferences. Battery level and key bindings are all there and configurable!
Usage for keyboard:
Excellent. I was firstly turned off by the layout of the keys, with its slight swoop and dip, but after using it for a bit, it grows on you and you learn to really like it a pretty good deal! The keys are soft, and not too deafening, and tactile. You certainly get the feeling of a quality keyboard. And the palm rest is lovely, a cushion like affair. It uses two regular Duracell AA batteries.
On the Mac side, all the iTunes keys work, as well as play/pause/forward/back etc etc, and all the special keys for opening an e mail or the calculator work, too! you may be able to remap any of the function keys to open any Mac/Windows specific application you want. Excellent!
The mouse:
A comfy mouse, with a “hidden” button where your thumb rests it opens Expose in Mac OS X by default nice!. There is not a big total to say about the mouse, really. It is sort of a cross between the Logitech MX Revolution without the thumb wheel, and the VX Revolution. I really like it, and it does not suffer from the input lag like the Apple BT mouse does. Note: This is a right handed mouse only.
A nice feature of the mouse, and this shows that Logitech cares, is that it uses a rechargeable battery. Now that by itself is not that remarkable, but hear me out.. 1st, it is user replaceable, and second, it is not just any old generic battery. It is a Sanyo Eneloop AA battery, which is a high quality battery that suffers little battery drain when idling. The mouse may be recharged using the included AC adapter, or from your computer. So while it is 2.4Ghz wireless, you may be able to use it while charging it, which is great! The USB cable plugs into the front of the mouse, generally turning it into a “wired” mouse though it never really stops being wireless in the sense that it generally uses the 2.4Ghz adapter to connect to your PC/Mac.
Overall, I can not begin to state how remarkable this set is. That said, someone at Logitech needs a good slap on the wrist to update the box to identify that this keyboard/mouse set really is intended for Mac OS as much as it’s for Windows XP or Vista.
I can not recommend this mouse and keyboard greatly enough. 5/5
EDIT
Logitech, for no obvious reason, updated their driver release from 2.6 to 2.7 for Macs, removing support for this keyboard/mouse set! If you want to be able to customize buttons etc on the keyboard/mouse, make sure to find the Logitech Control Center 2.6, not the new as of March 24, 2009 2.7 variant. I am following up with Logitech about this insanity.
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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of five stars
Needs a USB Extension Cable for Receiver,
December 31, 2008
By ,David A. Lessnau USA See all my reviews
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This Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro is a mix of a cordless variant of the Logitech Wave Keyboard and a single rechargeable battery variant of the Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse 910 000718. Overall, I’d have given it a four star ranking except for one thing: I had to purchase a Cables To Go 19018 2M USB A/A Extension Cable to stop the mouse from lagging/stuttering just plain stopping for some number of seconds at a time. The problem may be a mix of the thumb drive sized receiver for the keyboard/mouse and my steel Antec LifeStyle Solo ATX calm ATX Mini Tower Case Piano Black. The receiver plugs directly into a USB port instead of sitting on the desk with a cable extending to the USB port. For a laptop or maybe a non steel case, this should not be a problem in fact, it could be convenient. But, in my setup, I’d lose the mouse connection frequently. Just using a foot long USB extension cable so the receiver rested over my computer case got rid of most of the lagging. With the two meter extension, I have got the receiver over my desk like the receiver for my old Logitech 967692 0403 Cordless Desktop Comfort Laser Black and have not had any problems at all.
Regarding the keyboard part of this package, it is pretty good. In comparison to my old keyboard, I find it a bit cramped. But, I think this is a function of my being used to the more separated hands of the pure ergonomic design. The wave design is better than a regular, straight design. But, not as good a real split hand ergonomic keyboard. My only other complaint about it’s a minor one: the palm rest is non detachable it’s a soft, padded rubber, though. I had a micro bead palm rest that was great. But, with the non detachable nature of this keyboard, it is not really workable. One other thing to be aware of is that the two AA batteries that come with the keyboard are non rechargeable unlike the mouse’s.
For the mouse, I have already mentioned the stuttering problem and my solution. The only other problem I have with it’s that the Back and Forward buttons are a bit small and awkwardly placed again, this could just be because I am used to a different mouse. On the positive side, the mouse feet are great. My old mouse did not slide well at all. On the same surface, this one glides smoothly and easily. The mouse feels good and moves well. The next biggest positive could most likely be the standard rechargeable AA battery instead of a proprietary variant and note that there is only one battery instead of the two that come with the stand alone mouse. The set comes with a charger for the mouse. But, I will just be using my standard battery charger and batteries instead. I also like the little button below the scroll wheel which changes the scroll wheel from free spinning to click spinning.
So, if it were not for the receiver interference problem which may be particular to my steel case setup, I’d have been happy to rate this set at a Good four stars out of 5. But, because of it, I am dropping my ranking by one to a Good three stars out of 5.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro Set Same Wave Keyboard With The MX 1100 Mouse, Perfect For Righties,
November 17, 2008
By ,Mark “Technology, Music and Movies” East Coast See all my reviews
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Logitech’s Cordless Desktop Wave Pro Set builds upon the positives of the original Wave set. The Pro variant adds improved range and a better mouse with the Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse. The mouse with this set comes with the added benefit of a convenient rechargeable battery. The Wave keyboard keeps all of its design elements, as well as extra function keys and hot keys for many common tasks. Of course its major feature is the great Wave form that I favor to any of the other ergonomic keyboards. Considering the integrated number pad and wrist wrest, this keyboard is really still small in comparison to likewise equipped models.
The original Wave combo is still a hard keyboard and mouse set. But by adding the “Pro” set to the mix, Logitech has given customers many more choices to make. Presuming you already know that you want the “Wave” keyboard form, here are my thoughts about your alternatives.
THE CHOICES
1. If you’re a right handed or ambidextrous mouse user and you favor a higher profile mouse like the Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse, then the Wave Pro Set is the way to go to get the ergonomic keyboard and top mouse combo.
2. If you’re a lefty, but think you may be able to change to a flatter lower profile mouse, the original Wave Set is the way to go.
3. If you’re a lefty, or a picky mouse user who wants to use a more powerful or customized mouse like the Logitech G9 Laser Mouse, then the corded Logitech Wave Keyboard is the way to go. Plug in the mouse of your choice and you only have to live without the wireless connectivity.
PROS
+ Nice Wave keyboard I have grown to really like, comfy and durable
+ Keys are shaped to be closer to your fingers, requiring less hand movement
+ Integrated wrist cushion comfy and convenient!
+ Integrated number pad in a nice form factor
+ Great wireless design for both keyboard and mouse
+ Nice MX 1100 mouse, which is perfect for most righties
+ Mouse is rechargeable conveniently via USB!
+ Improved wireless range with a supposedly more stabile connection
+ Included packaging may be used as a dust cover for the keyboard
+ Works well with Windows Vista & XP and Mac OS X
+ Weak battery indicator
+ Vista key shortcuts work nice!
+ Programmable smart keys
+ Batteries included!
+ Reasonable list price given improved mouse
+ Logitech software improved many over the past year
CONS
Mouse may still not be ideal for all, lefties and power users may need another
Key design may not suffice for those who favor full split ergonomic designs
Key pad is stationary on the right side, also not ideal for lefties
THE MOUSE
The MX 1100 is a great new design for mice that fits perfectly with this set. This mouse is alike to the MX Revolution, and is sold as a stand alone product. The stand alone MX 1100 still uses batteries. This variant of the MX 1100 has a convenient rechargeable battery that only requires plugging it in via USB once in a while.
One thing that comes as an unintended byproduct of the more powerful mouse are features that take many to get used to. As an example, turbo mode lets you to click the scroll wheel and quickly scroll through long papers. If you aren’t familiar with this feature, you may think your mouse is broken. Simply click down on the scroll wheel to return it to normal mode and it should scroll in a slower / more controlled way.
The sad part of that’s that the mouse from the original Wave Set has grown on me many. I used to entirely use another mouse with the set, but newly had to go back to that one for some days. It has a lower profile and is most likely an easier modification for lefties.
THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard design has now been proven with nearly a year of handling. The wave form is REALLY nice, with nice sized keys that work proficiently. This will those who want something less extreme than full split keyboard designs but something more firm than the standard squishy keyboard. I have tried both wireless and wired models and they both perform well.
The design of the keyboard is tough and comfy. The function keys and the extra number pad are nice features. The integrated keyboard wrist pad is nice and comfy, and the design gives you one less thing you must have on your desk. This is a great keyboard that may be used well by lefties and righties, though it’s possibly less adaptable than models with the moveable number pad like the ambidextrous Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard. Still, the comfort of the Wave form gives it lots of positives for majority of people.
I have really come to favor this to the split keyboard design after using it for a period of months. I can move my hands less and let my fingers touch the keys with ease. Consequently, my typing speed has really improved somewhat.
The added range will open up this keyboard for use with a media center PC. The original offered good working distances from the USB mini receiver, but the 2.4 GHz band has to enhance upon that largely. That makes it a hard improvement for media center applications. I have still to find out its full range, but I plan on testing that soon.
The only concern I have about the new frequency is that many more devices moved into this 2.4 GHz range, creating the possibility of interference. Again, I have not seen that happen to me still, but I’ll certainly be mindful be aware of any such issues.
The keyboard is available in a stand alone corded variant, but most will favor this wireless set unless you need or want to use a different mouse.
Many simply need the ergonomics of a split keyboard or another design. Of the many alternatives for ergonomic keyboards, you may want to investigate these if the wave keyboard does not satisfy you.
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
Logitech Cordless Desktop Comfort Laser
Adesso Intellimedia MediaPro Flat Ergonomic Keyboard
CONCLUSION
This set is a nice improvement and totally should be on your list. The original Wave set was a strong four star product for me, but this one has just enough enhancements to get up to five stars. While I rarely give five star reviews, this one deserves it as long as you’re the meant audience. If you’re a right handed, this should be a five star product for you. If you’re a left handed, we’ll have to wait and see if Logitech plans on offering this set in a lefty variant.
Enjoy!
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It’s hard to find it on a discount or closeout sales
May 2, 2009 at 5:22 pm
What is the best price that i can find in Baltimore. Any coupons?
May 3, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Where can i find a coupon for logitech cordless desktop valid in New York
May 4, 2009 at 5:28 pm
i buy it at Ebay store that had a lowest price, but usually online deals are better
May 5, 2009 at 0:40 pm
It has been reviewed everywhere, but i still couldnt find a coupon
May 6, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Buy it at amazon, has free shipping over $50, i think
May 7, 2009 at 7:20 pm
It’s one of the better input out there. Good Pricing.
May 8, 2009 at 0:46 pm
I think Costco may have free shipping
May 9, 2009 at 0:28 pm
Ebay had the lowest price last month, without a rebate
May 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Well wholesale may have it cheaper than Circuit city or Walmart
May 11, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Read reviews, all positive
May 12, 2009 at 7:56 pm
i buy it at Ebay store that had a lowest price, but usually online deals are better
May 13, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Where online can you find it used?
May 14, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Usually has a limited availability, and when i found it, wasnt exactly the cheapest
May 15, 2009 at 0:55 pm
Amazon or Ebay generaly have a low price than an outlet
May 16, 2009 at 1:59 pm
wouldnt want to get this one refurbished haha
May 17, 2009 at 5:56 pm
it’s in limited availability, and hard to find a rebate, so dont bother too much, just buy it
May 18, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Not a bad price and usually you can find it discounted in outlet stores.
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May 20, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Is price of logitech cordless desktop lower online than in Frye Electronics
May 21, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Closeout prices aren’t a better deal so no point in waiting, buy it now.
May 22, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Check any price comparison web sites for lowest price.
May 23, 2009 at 4:59 pm
So far the best offer for logitech cordless can usually be found at an online dealer
May 24, 2009 at 0:40 pm
My local store in Bestbuy had a closeout sale, but online pricing was still better