Review: Logitech Wave Pro mouse and keyboard

The Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro mouse and keyboard set is good. I know this because I've been playing fast-paced first person shooters like Left 4 Dead and Crysis, and it's held up admirably.

Really, that should be all you need to know, right?

The first key thing that needs to be done right is the receiver, and the range it can work at. I tried sticking it in a rear USB port, and the mouse started cutting out after 1.5 metres or so.

The key thing is making sure it has a (more or less) uninterrupted line of sight - it works just fine in our lounge like that, where we often sit right back on a couch with the mouse and keyboard.

The keyboard itself is nicely laid out, and very comfortable to use. I also really appreciate the soft pad below the keys - it makes quite a lot of difference when using it on your lap. The media buttons are also very good to use - we use our PC as a media centre, so having big, iTunes-friendly buttons is handy.

I did find the computer sometimes lagged a bit in registering keyboard strokes - it really all comes down to the placement of your USB receiver. If you have it in a good place, you'll be just fine.

The mouse is the thing that's easier to get wrong when it comes to wireless products. Thankfully, it stacks up well in every way. It feels good in hand - although it seems to be designed just for right-handed users. Button placement is well thought out and easily customisable - I particularly liked the 'hidden' button by your thumb that brings up the Vista window changer.

I'm not so keen on the mouse wheel - it doesn't click with each revolution, and seems to have a bit of a life of its own. But after some tweaking of the settings I got it more or less under control.

I'm more keen on the battery - it's USB rechargeable! That right there cuts out a lot of what's annoying about wireless products.

But most importantly, the mouse tracks well on a variety of surfaces. I've got a cheap Microsoft wireless mouse as well, and it simply doesn't work on our couch or coffee table. This one, however, works just fine, and that makes this set worth checking out.

The RRP for this set is $200 - and as I've found, it's worth spending a bit more money when it comes to wireless products, if you don't want them to suck. From what I've tested out, this set is worth the money.

- NZGamer.com