Logitech Comfort Wave 450 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Ergonomic Keyboard

Pros: Comfortable to type on, the palm rest attaches securely so using it on the lap is just fine. (My biggest selling point.) The media keys do just what they are supposed to do, and map fine in TweakUI. Dedicated calculator key near the num pad. Horizontal layout on the Insert keyblock. (Could be a con to some, I have the layout for Insert-Home-PageUp memorized, so that is what I would rather use.) Channels on the Numlock and Capslock keep from accidental keypresses while typing. (Subtle and well thought out.)

Cons: Sticky function keys, they take a lot more force to push than the alpha keys. No "advance track" media key, just launch media player, play/pause, and volume controls.

Overall Review: I expect high quality from Logitech products, and this keyboard did not disappoint. Good responsiveness, quite effective for typing, and has all the right keys in the right places for standard usage, with a couple good decisions on other features. The lack of a dedicated button to advance the media track is unfortunate, but not a dealbreaker. I am not convinced that the "wave" makes typing more comfortable, but it does not hurt or make things more awkward, so it is at worst a wash.

Pros: Fantastic layout. This takes "ergonomic" to another level. It really feels like a lot of serious design and testing went into creating it. I especially like how the bottom keys (space, alt, etc) are curved downward at the bottom to allow your thumbs to slide up onto them from the bottom of the keyboard. Even the keys themselves are individually designed to bulge or bevel inward slightly depending on their position. Can hold down many separate keys with them all registering (there is a limit, but it's a generous one for keyboard-mashing gamers). Great "squishy" palm rest adds to the comfort. Nice long cable (shame I have to point this out, but cables are getting so short these days you'd think they're made out of gold fiber). The F-keys have a different feel to the rest of the keyboard. They're less deep and need very slightly more pressure. For some this a con, but I like it. Plug and play no probs on Win 7 x64.

Cons: The media keys at the top have a strangely designed layout and I can't see myself ever using them, although I've never used such keys on any other keyboard either. Took me a couple of days to adjust to, but mainly because my old keyboard was so uncomfortable and this one is the complete opposite. Like any ergonomic keyboard you may not like the layout so try it out if you can before you order.

Overall Review: This was an upgrade from a (more expensive) Steelseries Merc which I liked for it's ergonomic (ie - tilted slightly to the right) gaming keypad and hated for it's shrunken and cramped main keyboard and insane numpad layout. I was reticent to replace it because I knew I'd miss the big gamepad section but I got sick of feeling like a giant chipmunk while typing on the main keyboard. Glad I found the Comfort Wave as it's the perfect replacement. It has the same comfort level as the gaming pad on the Merc but with an outstanding keyboard layout instead of a laughably bad one. The guy who said this keyboard is overpriced and is no better than any $25 keyboard is entitled to his opinion, but he's wrong. You can't get a keyboard this good for $25. Easily the best keyboard I've owned in over 25 years of computer use.

Pros: They keys are quiet, I love the calculator button by the keypad. It feels very comfortable and is a great buy. The wrist-rest is also a nice feature with the perfect level of cushion.

Cons: Sometimes when resting my thumbs on the spacebar I feel the WAVE lettering. It isn't really a con, but just makes me look down to see if there is dirt or crumbs on my keyboard (there isn't ever anything it just feels weird lol).

Pros: *Great ergonomic layout. Not too wavy for gaming. *Wired, so there's no latency and reliability issues for games. *Great looking keyboard face characters; not small or dumb looking *No back lights to burn out

Cons: *Nada

Overall Review: Forget those silly "gaming" keyboards, this one is great for all-day computing.

Pros: Very comfortable keyboard. It has all the features that I need and it's decent for gaming.

Cons: It takes a little while to get used to and as others have mentioned the function keys are a little harder to press than the others. Neither of the "cons" are worth deducting an egg.

Overall Review: One reviewer mentioned not being able to remove the wrist rest. This is incorrect as it ships detached and it is removable. So far I love this keyboard and would buy it again.

Pros: I've had this keyboard for a couple weeks. This is one of the most comfortable keyboard I've used. I have used so many different types of keyboards in the past 10 years: MS wireless optical desktop pro 1.0 (way too big, weak space bar) Gyration keyboard (still use it for home theater because it is small and has long RF distance) Kensington comfort type (keys felt weak) Bloomberg keyboard (stiff keys, collects dust/grub quickly) Cheap keyboard that HP included in my $500 desktop (mushy/stuck keys) and more ... At the end, a simple comfortable keyboard is really what I needed. I've been around the block w/ keyboards.

Cons: Has anyone figured out how to re-program the multimedia keys? Setpoint didn't even recognize the keyboard (but it recognized my LX8 mouse)

Overall Review: If you like your keyboard (this model or whatever you have), cover your keyboard with a hand towel or rag whenever you're not using it for an extended period (sleep, off to work) so it doesn't collect dust. Like a piano ...

Pros: This keyboard has a very solid feel, with medium-weight keys that make relatively little noise. It is more ergonomically friendly than a standard keyboard without the drastic difference that you get with a fullly split ergo keyboard. The wrist-rest attachment is made of a very pleasant soft plastic/rubber, it feels great. It has all of the extra buttons you'd expect above a basic keyboard (volume controls, email, search, etc), and the calculator button is large and well placed.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: The slightly off-shaped keys give it a somewhat cartoony look. Not a problem for most I imagine, but still kind of strange.

Pros: The wave lets you position your hands at a slight angle and still type comfortably. If you are used to a standard keyboard it will be very easy to adapt to this. The wrist pad is a nice material. Can be tilted forward or backwards (if your desk is low or you want to use the wrist support to maintain a better posture).

Cons: It is not as fully featured as more expensive keyboards, but I do not use any extra features usually.

Overall Review: The function keys F1 - F12 and PrtScr, Scroll Lock, Pause have a different feeling (maybe harder to press). They press harder just at the very bottom. It's a preference. I almost like them better than the standard function keys since usually they are pressed rarely and only to perform special actions it feels good to have to press a little bit harder.