Find The Right Keyboards

Adesso WKB-3100UB wireless keyboard with trackball

For $79.99, you're better off buying a cheaper wireless keyboard than the Adesso WKB-3100UB--one that uses encryption and has a longer battery life for your sofa Web-surfing and portable-typing needs.

Specs: 11.7 in x 5.9 in x 1.1 in, External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Optical, Trackball

Logitech MK700

Although it's not our favorite keyboard and mouse combination, the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 set earns our recommendation for its comfortable "Incurve" key design, quick scrolling mouse, and impressive battery life. If you're looking to upgrade your input devices and are on a budget, this $100 combination deserves your attention.

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

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350

The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, affordable price, and unique Unifying connection. We have minor issues with the placement of the media controls, but heavy typists will appreciate what Logitech has to offer.

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

Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000

The Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 is a solid keyboard and mouse combination with a bevy of customizable buttons that make it a no-brainer to use with a home theater PC, but the asymmetrical button layout on the keyboard requires time to learn. If you're looking for a more ergonomic desktop set and willing to put in a little work, the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 will serve you well.

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

Logitech G19

Logitech's $200 G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in color LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps--thus far--that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped. Until the community software effort gets rolling, we can't recommend spending this much on a keyboard that, while flashy, has yet to realize its full potential.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks

The Logitech diNovo for Notebooks looks sexy and is comfortable for typing, but it's a pricey upgrade for a keyboard that lacks integrated USB ports and backlit keys.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Piano black

Logitech diNovo Keyboard Mac Edition

The Logitech diNovo Mac Edition looks sexy and is comfortable for typing, but it's a pricey upgrade for a keyboard that lacks integrated USB ports and backlit keys.

Specs: External, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Piano black

Microsoft Sidewinder X6 - keyboard

With its 30 programmable buttons, the Sidewinder X6 is solid choice for PC gamers who demand total customization. Its removable keypad is also sure to draw in the gamer who wants control over ergonomic preferences.

Specs: 20.2 in x 9.2 in x 1.8 in, 2.9 lbs, External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Moshi Celesta Keyboard (Mac)

The Moshi Celesta Keyboard looks good and works well, but a few design missteps and a lofty price tag prevent us from giving it a full recommendation.

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