Find The Right Keyboards

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro

Although you don't get a price break by buying the package instead of the individual devices, we still consider this one of the best mouse and keyboard packages on the market. It combines an even better version of our favorite mouse and an equally adept keyboard at a very reasonable price.

Specs: External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Mouse

Microsoft Xbox 360 Messenger Kit

The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit makes for the best text-entry option for chatting and messaging on the Xbox 360.

Specs: Game console, Keyboard, Wired

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

The keys on the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard are comfortable to use and emit a satisfying click, but it lacks convenient features we've come to expect from a PC keyboard. Nevertheless, we think this Logitech is a practical, affordable, and convenient keyboard that manages to look sexy at the same time.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Logitech Cordless Keyboard (Wii)

The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii is a capable and comfortable keyboard for anyone who's doing a lot of text entry on the Nintendo game console, but it's not a must-have accessory.

Specs: External, Game console, AA type, USB, Keyboard, Wireless

Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000

Microsoft's Wireless Media Desktop 1000 will provide you with a perfectly capable wireless mouse and keyboard for a more reasonable price than its competition. We just wish Microsoft would give more thought to the design and overall feel of its hardware.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Optical, Black, Mouse

Logitech S520 Cordless Desktop Keyboard

It's hard to get too excited about Logitech's basic Cordless Desktop S520, but on close inspection, a few design elements help it stand out. If you typically find keyboard hot keys a good idea that's poorly implemented, we think you'll like this mostly well-designed mouse and keyboard set.

Specs: External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Mouse

Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition

In the Windows world, Logitech's diNovo edge easily beats its clunky keyboard competition. Against Apple, it stands out a bit less. The Mac Edition of the diNovo Edge is still a better keyboard overall than the iMac's default model, but not enough to justify its high price.

Specs: 16.1 in x 8.3 in x 0.4 in, 2.1 lbs, External, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Black, Touchpad

Optimus Maximus

As impressive as we find the Optimus Maximus keyboard in concept, the $1,600 price tag overwhelms its real world benefits. We can only recommend this keyboard to those most charmed by this unique keyboard's novelty.

Specs: 21.1 in x 6.8 in x 1.5 in, External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type B, Keyboard, Wired

Das Professional Keyboard

Typing purists, gamers, and computing old schoolers will love the Das Professional Keyboard and its satisfying mechanical switch design. Most casual users, however, will balk at the $125 price for such an otherwise spare input device.

Specs: PC, Mac, Hi-Speed USB, Keyboard, Wired, Glossy black

Kinesis Contoured Advantage Keyboard

The Kinesis Advantage Contoured Keyboard requires a significant investment of both money and time, but those who make the investment will be rewarded with a more comfortable typing experience.

Specs: Keyboard, 16.5 in x 8 in x 2.9 in, External, Keyboard, Wired, Black, QWERTY / DVORAK

Adesso Tru-Form Pro PCK-308UB

The Adesso Tru-Form Pro is a decent introduction to split keyboards, but there are more comfortable models that cost less.

Specs: 19.3 in x 10.7 in x 2 in, External, PC, Keyboard, Mouse, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), Keyboard, Wired, Touchpad

Logitech G15 Keyboard (Revision 2)

Logitech's revised version of its already distinctive G15 gaming keyboard adds polish and trims some of the fat. Throw in the now-mature user community that churns out lots of homebrew apps for the built-in LCD screen, and we'd recommend this keyboard to any PC gamer as a unique, useful, and customizable input device.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 - keyboard , mouse

Though it may not offer much relief from clinical repetitive stress injuries, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 will satisfy users who want a slightly more comfortable keyboard and mouse than the one that came with their computer.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Mouse

Wolfking Warrior XXtreme command pad

With a more gamer-friendly key layout than a traditional keyboard, the Wolfking Xxtreme might appeal to some hard-core gamers. However, they would be better off with the much cheaper non-Xxtreme model, which costs half as much.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Command pad, Wired

Razer Lycosa

Razer's Lycosa gaming keyboard has a lot of promise, and it mostly delivers, thanks to its solid feel, smooth typing, and powerful macro capabilities. We wish Razer had paid more attention to the LED lighting, but for strong touch-typing gamers, we think you'll like the Lycosa once you put your hands on it.

Specs: 18.5 in x 8.7 in x 0.6 in, External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard

If you're a home theater PC owner looking for the perfect input device, look no further. Logitech has melded the keyboard of a BlackBerry with a flexible cursor control pad into an attractive, coffee-table-ready package that will let you master your HTPC without cluttering up your living room with clunky hardware.

Vidabox Premium Wireless Keyboard with Optical Trackball

We'd make a few minor design tweaks to the Vidabox Premium Wireless Keyboard with Optical Trackball, but for basic couch-based typing and cursor navigation, this is the best solution we've seen. Home-theater PC owners should give this a look.

Specs: 12.8 in x 5 in x 1 in, 1.1 lbs, External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Optical, Integrated trackball

Trust DS-3250 Optical Wireless Multimedia Desktop

It's not as fancy as any of the higher-end multimedia input devices from Logitech or Microsoft, but we found the straightforward features of Trust's DS-3250 Optical Wireless Multimedia worthwhile and easy to use. And at less than $70, its price is right, too.

Specs: External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Optical, Mouse

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave

Logitech's Cordless Desktop Wave stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, and its affordable price. We have minor issues with its hot keys--the media controls get short shrift--but heavy typists will like what Logitech has to offer here.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Mouse

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 brings a lot of features and functions. Its wireless, backlit keyboard is also rechargeable, but we wish it were better designed and about $50 less expensive. We suspect many people will be impressed at the features on the box, but then you'll see the price and move along.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Light silver, Mouse