If you find the concept of a more ergonomic keyboard appealing but don’t want to have to relearn to type on a split keyboard, Logitech’s newest keyboard may give you the best of both worlds. The peripheral maker announced its Comfort Wave keyboard on Thursday, a keyboard that keeps the standard key layout intact but promises to make typing more comfortable with a subtly modified shape.
Instead of having every key laying flat in the same plane like a traditional keyboard, or broken off into two separate planes like a split keyboard, the Comfort Wave keys appear to gently bow into a U shape for each hand. Each key is at a slightly different level to accommodate for the different length of a typist’s fingers. For instance, the A and Enter keys – usually hit with the shortest fingers – are the highest, while the D and K keys – usually hit with the longest fingers – are sunken further into the keyboard. Logitech claims this design eliminates awkward forearm positions, making typing faster and more comfortable.
“According to a study at Harvard, for Logitech, the average person types approximately 2 million keystrokes every year,” said Denis Pavillard, Logitech’s vice president of marketing for desktops and keyboards, in a statement. “That’s equal to 200 hours of typing. The Logitech Wave Comfort Design will delight people by offering the perfect balance of comfort and usability.”
In late August, Logitech will introduce the keyboard in combination with a wireless ambidextrous laser mouse for $89.99. The keyboard alone will be available for $49.99.
