The cordless Desktop Wave and the corded Wave keyboard combine three elements that are meant to enhance comfort without requiring people to change the way they type: a wave key-frame design; a U-shaped constant curve; and a cushioned, contoured palm rest.
According to Logitech, there is no learning curve when using the Comfort Wave design, unlike with ergonomic keyboards. "The Comfort Wave design guides hands and cradles fingers to create a naturally comfortable typing experience," the company said in a release.
The design reportedly cradles the fingers with a shape that supports their actual, varied length. The Wave keyboard 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 is meant to help eliminate awkward hand and forearm positions, enhancing comfort and improving productivity.
