In an age where spending extended hours at the computer has become the norm, the demand for ergonomic solutions is surging. Logitech has just dropped an ergonomic answer in the form of “Wave Keys.”
Wave Keys is a wireless ergonomic keyboard specially engineered for comfort. The keyboard’s standout feature is its signature wave design that is optimized for comfortable typing. Here’s the best part: you won’t need to relearn how to type. It’s designed to effortlessly adapt to your natural hand movements. No more worries about wrist fatigue, thanks to the integrated cushioned palm rest that provides reliable support throughout your workday.
Wave Keys joins Logitech’s ERGO Series, which encompasses various workplace wellbeing products. This latest keyboard was carefully crafted after rounds of user testing, including at Logitech’s Ergo Lab. It has received the stamp of approval from US Ergonomics.
This multi-OS compatible keyboard connects seamlessly via Bluetooth® or the included Logi BOLT receiver, ensuring your data’s security. And here’s the kicker: it connects to up to three devices simultaneously. Whether you’re working on your Mac, PC, or iPad, you can easily switch between them with a simple tap of a button.
But that’s not all. With the Logi Options+ App, you can personalize your experience. Create productivity shortcuts, like “Do Not Disturb,” to keep your focus intact. Establish Smart Actions to save time and keep your workflow smooth. This includes a one-touch morning routine to kickstart your day and relaxation time to give you well-deserved breaks.
Logitech is not merely keeping pace with the times; it’s ahead of the curve. As per RationalStat’s market report, ergonomic needs are set to grow by 4.6% over the next seven years.
“We believe that everybody deserves to feel good at the end of a day of work, so we set about designing workspace essentials that are as attractive and approachable as they are ergonomic,” says Art O’Gnimh, the General Manager of Core Personal Workspace at Logitech.
In line with Logitech’s commitment to making products that enhance lives while being environmentally responsible, Wave Keys is certified carbon neutral. The packaging is eco-friendly, and sourced from FSC™-certified forests and other controlled sources. Wave Keys also contributes to reducing plastic waste. It incorporates certified post-consumer recycled plastic, giving a second life to old consumer electronics. For Graphite, this figure stands at a remarkable 61%, and for Off-White, it’s 46%.
Pricing & Availability
Wave Keys is set to retail at RM299, available in the elegant shades of Graphite and Off-White.
You can grab yours starting from October 13, 2023, on Logitech’s official Lazada and Shopee pages and at participating retailers.
Logitech has just unveiled two power-packed gaming products tailored to cater to the demands of serious eSports players and everyday gamers. In a gaming arena where precision and performance can make or break a victory, Logitech aims to empower gamers with its latest offerings – the Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed keyboard and the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 gaming mouse.
The Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed Keyboard
The Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed keyboard is designed with eSports professionals in mind. Gamers can customize their experience by choosing from Tactile Switches (GX Brown), Linear Switches (GX Red), or Clicky Switches (GX Blue) to match their gameplay style. The keyboard’s RGB backlighting can be personalized to create an immersive gaming atmosphere.
But it’s not just about aesthetics. Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless technology ensures minimal latency, surpassing the performance of standard Bluetooth connections. eSports enthusiasts and gamers will find an array of customization options at their fingertips, including programmable F keys that double as G keys for controlling various aspects of their desktop environment.
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Gaming Mouse represents the next evolution in the gaming mouse domain. Designed to be faster and more precise than its predecessor, this lightweight mouse weighs a mere 60 grams.
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Under the hood, Logitech has introduced the Lightforce Hybrid switches, combining the best of optical sensors – speed and reliability – with the tactile feel of mechanical switches. This innovative approach ensures durable and responsive clicks.
The Hero 2 sensor takes tracking to new heights, capable of registering movements at a rate of 500 inches per second and offering a staggering 32,000 DPI. Logitech’s unique dual array design ensures accurate tracking even when lifting or tilting the mouse.
Connectivity receives an upgrade with the inclusion of a USB Type-C port. The Superlight 2 features a shape and coating identical to its predecessor, ensuring a seamless transition for existing users.
Battery life also gets a boost – a 26% improvement over the previous model. With Logitech’s Lightspeed Wireless technology, the mouse promises up to 95 hours of gaming on a single charge. The mouse’s zero-additive PTFE feet ensure a smooth glide, vital for optimal gaming performance.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Gaming Mouse are available in pink, black, and white colour options.
The PRO X TKL gaming keyboard is priced at $199 while the PRO X Superlight 2 gaming mouse at $159. These products are now available for purchase on LogitechG.com and in select markets worldwide, including the US and Canada.
You know Alienware as one of the first brands to cater its brand and hardware. Unlike Razer, Alienware delved into the PC gaming market by creating the most powerful PCs in its early days specifically for gaming purposes. This was back when games did not even look half as good as it is today. This was back when 3D graphics was still a blocky mess.
Back then as well, gaming peripherals were not really gaming peripherals at all. They were redressed regular mice, keyboards, and speakers for ‘gaming’ that has no real advantage or difference over regular peripherals. It is a very different story today.
Gaming peripherals are not just a more expensive version and RGB dressed regular peripherals. In 2023, they are purpose built gear to enhance both a gamer’s experience and performance in their chosen games. To think about it, while other manufacturers like ASUS ROG has been pushing their peripherals for a bit, Alienware has been silent about new gaming peripherals, until now that is.
Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW620M)
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To start with, you want a reliable gaming mouse. Something that is ergonomic that fits perfectly in the palm of your hands. You want it to be an extension of your arms and you want it to feel like it is a part of your limb, for it to be as light as possible.
The new AW620M gaming mouse is Alienware’s latest wireless symmetrical gaming mouse. This is not made for the left-handers, unfortunately. It is made specifically to be wielded by right-handers. It is oddly shaped to ensure that your right palm gets the best grip possible with the mouse without feeling as much as a strain. The right mouse button is also slightly longer than the left mouse button to accommodate the naturally longer middle finger. The mouse also features a thumb rest below the two extra buttons on the side.
The new gaming mouse packs Alienware’s sensor technology below their magnetic-force keyplates. What that means is you get Alienware precision and speeds with every click of the buttons. It is highly accurate and flexible to work with too at 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS, and 50G max acceleration capabilities. While the best way to work the mouse is with a wired connection with your PC, the 2.4GHz wireless dongle offers 1000Hz polling rate for a near lag-free experience for up to 140 hours on a single charge.
Alienware Wireless Gaming Keyboard (AW920K)
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Once you settle in on a gaming mouse, you want your keyboard to also match your set up and speed. You want a gaming keyboard that can also work wirelessly to keep that clean look on your desk. You also want your keyboard all-in-one keyboard for not just gaming. You want a single keyboard to be the control center of your entire desk set-up. This one does just that.
Alienware’s first wireless gaming keyboard is a mechanical keyboard with CHERRY MX Red switches for fast and fluid strokes and near instant presses. Working the switches are Alienware’s PBT double-shot keycaps that are beautiful and durable. Of course, underneath the switches are per-key AlienFX RGB lighting that shines through the keycaps’ letters. There is also a new Programmable Rocker Switch right beside a programmable dial as well to control media. You can program them via Alienware’s new Command Center.
You can use it with a USB paracord cable included in the box. You can also turn it wireless with a 2.4GHz dongle and work with it for 42 hours in that mode. You can also make it your Bluetooth 5.2 keyboard for up to three devices with a simple switch at the back of the keyboard. There is also a Tenkeyless (TKL) variant (AW420K) of the wireless keyboard if that is what you prefer to work with.
Once you deal with your controls, you now want something that will sharpen and hone your senses. You need absolute focus and immersion when it comes to getting your senses tuned. You want a gaming headset that pulls you into the game world. You want an Alienware AW720H wireless gaming headset.
The AW720H Wireless Gaming Headset packs a powerful 40mm driver with hi-res certification and Dolby Atmos tuning for the most immersive experience you can get in a headphone. It offers 3D virtual surround sound for that all-important environmental awareness in your games. Attached to the headphone is an AI equipped noise-cancelling boom microphone for your communication needs. The mic reduces ambient sound in your physical environment to ensure that your speeches are extra crisp and clear even during an intense battle. If your teammates cannot hear you, you might want to get them to buy this pair of headphones too.
It comes with a 2.4GHz USB Type-C dongle to be plugged into your PC or your smartphone if you want. It will last up to 30 hours in wireless mode. If you prefer a wired connection, there is still the 3.5mm AUX jack. Or, you can go for the wired variant (AW520H) of the headset. There is no gesture control nonsense here either. There is a quick-access button array on either side of the ear cups to quickly control your headphones without exiting your games.
Price and Availability
Alienware’s latest Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard AW420K is now available on their website at MYR 719. The new wireless gaming headset AW720H and wireless gaming mouse AW620M will be available by the end of March 2023 for MYR 679 and 369 respectively. You can choose between Alienware’s signature White or black colour option for the headset. The wired variant of the headset (AW520H) and the full-sized wireless gaming keyboard AW920K will be available in Q2 2023 onward with no price revealed. For more information on Alienware’s latest gaming peripherals, you can head to their website.
Mechanical keyboards are the current fad. Everyone wants one, but not every person needs one. They are nice things to have, and the choices are currently endless, especially when you take custom keyboards into account these days.
Custom keyboards are complex though. You need to make endless choices between the huge selection of mechanical switches, to keycaps, to the case, plates, and even the circuit board itself. What if you just want a fuss free experience and get yourself a nice mechanical keyboard that games well and works for your daily use? Why not just get a Razer keyboard? Why not the latest Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro.
The BlackWidow V4 Pro, as its name suggests, is not necessarily a new series of keyboards from Razer. It is an evolution of one of their highest rated gaming peripherals, the quintessential gaming keyboard. The evolution added a new control dial on the top left corner of the keyboard too, which adds an extra layer of control from your keyboard.
The Command Dial
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They call it the Command Dial and they allow you to program it to whatever your heart pleases. They say you can program the dial with up to 100 different functions. Both clockwise and counter-clockwise movements could have different functions too, even if it is a regular volume-up or -down commands. For the creatives, you might find it useful for your creative applications. We can imagine programming the dial to scrub through video footages in Adobe’s Premiere Pro app. There is also backlighting for the dial so you can easily identify it even if you are working under less-than-optimal lighting conditions.
If you are not into customizing your own functions and prefer the simple plug-and-play solution, there are up to eight different default functions for the dial. You get to choose between window zooming to tab switching, giving you more convenience especially for research purposes. You can even toggle between its modes and functions by clicking the Command Dial. Each program has their own backlight colour too for easy identification. Alongside the Command Dial, lined up below, are five programmable macro keys you can program for easy access to differing functions in different applications or games. There are three more macro keys on the edge of the keyboard for even more quick-launch, or quick-access programmed into the keyboard.
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Of course, the keyboard is not a Razer product without RGB. Specifically, you get Razer’s very famous Chroma RGB function built into the keyboard. It is a high-end keyboard after all, and that is why each keys get their own addressable RGB diode. There is even a 38-zone underglow RGB that can also be programmed separately. The included magnetic wrist rest extends the underglow RGB too. All the RGB is controlled by Razer’s proprietary Synapse program. If you have other Razer Chroma RGB peripherals, you can easily synchronize the lighting program via Synapse. Razer’s Synapse also works with other select addressable RGB products that are Chroma Connect compatible. You can even synchronize your RGB program to over 200 supported games for that matter.
The Mechanics
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Of course, the BlackWidow V4 Pro comes with mechanical switches. They are not ordinary mechanical switches though. They are Razer’s very own mechanical switches. You can choose between a Razer Green Clicky for a better tactile feel, or Razer’s Yellow Linear for smooth, silent functions. The switches are tested to up to 100-million keystrokes as well, so you know it will last you a while. We think the linear option will be the more popular one with gamers.
The keyboard is operable with USB Type-C connection to your PC. There is also a USB 2.0 passthrough on the keyboard. That also means that you might only need one cable running from your keyboard and mouse set-up to your PC. The keyboard is also made with up to 8000Hz polling rate, meaning it is one of the fastest responding keyboards you can find in the world today, perfect for gaming. All of these is packed into a 5052 aluminium alloy case that is proven to be durable. Within the case are two layers of sound dampening foam for better acoustics. The switches are also factory lubed for optimal acoustics. Of course, the keycaps are durable doubleshot ABS keycaps.
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Price and Availability
The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is now available in select markets on Razer.com, RazerStores, and authorized resellers. It is not yet available in Malaysia though; we are expecting it to be available within February or early March 2023. It retails for US$ 229.99 (MYR 1,019*) in markets where it is available. There are no colour options on it, as with most Razer ‘Pro’ products out there. You can find out more about Razer’s BlackWidow V4 Pro from their website.
When you think of gaming peripherals, there is always one name that will never escape your shortlist – Razer. To be fair, Razer is not just a peripheral brand anymore. It is a household name in all things gaming now. It is more of a gaming lifestyle brand more than anything.
If you want to game, you want a fast mechanical switch. For work, you want something that gives you good feedback but also comfortable enough to type for a long time. If you want a multipurpose keyboard, well, there is always some form of compromise. You do want something that is fast and at the same time comfortable enough to work with for a long time. That is what the Razer Ornata is made for.
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The Razer Ornata is a little unique for a mechanical keyboard. For one, it is a mechanical keyboard, but it is also a membrane keyboard. They call the technology Mecha-membrane. It is clever mix of mechanical switches and membrane switches. While it does sound odd, it is quite a unique switch that combines the best of both worlds. The Ornata V2 was launched in 2017, which was five years ago. While keyboard standards hardly change, the Razer Ornata is due for an upgrade.
Why else are we talking about the Razer Ornata? There is a new one, the third version of the unique Mecha-membrane keyboard. It is smaller, lower profiled, and it is still a full-sized keyboard.
The Ornata V3’s switches have not changed much since the V2. It is still equipped with Mecha-membrane switches that combines the best of both mechanical and membrane switches. It gets the quick precision and tactile feel of mechanical switches, at the same time it also gets a cushioned feel for extended use.
The V3 is also equipped with ABS keycaps for durability. The ensure that the keycaps do not wear off too quickly, there is a UV coating to protect the letterings on the keycaps. At the same time, the Razer Ornata V3 comes with Razer’s proprietary Chroma RGB system with 10 lighting zones. It also features dedicated media keys with a magnetically detachable soft-touch wrist rest.
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The Razer Ornata is now available via Razer’s online stores on Shopee and Lazada. You can also find it sold in all Razer’s authorized retailers. It will set you back MYR 329, which is a lot less than plenty of gaming keyboards and even custom keyboards you can find in the market. For more information on the Razer Ornata V3 keyboard, you can head over to their website.
Alienware has become a really well known brand for their many offerings in the gaming space; ranging from laptops to desktops and even monitors and headphones, the brand has all their bases covered when it comes to the gamer’s experience. Well, all except one: gaming keyboards. That changes with the announcement of their new gaming keyboard: the Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
The new keyboard comes equipped with Cherry MX Brown switches which provide the optimal amount of travel for both productivity and gaming. It also strikes a unique balance between providing enough tactile feedback and keeping things quiet while players game or type.
The Alienware keyboard comes with fully programmable keys which allow gamers to program their own, customized macros and personalised key assignments via their Alienware Command Centre. Need a little more customisation? The keyboard comes with AlienFX per key lighting which allows you to customise your key backlight colour from a choice of 16.8 million colours for a bespoke keyboard which is uniquely you. It also has 3 height adjustments to allow for greater comfort when typing and gaming.
It’s a fully metal keyboard with floating keys atop. This allows users to better clean and maintain their keyboards to optimal usability and comfort. It comes equipped with a USB passthrough which allows easy access to USB connectivity without needing to navigate through the nooks and crannies of your desk. Also along for the ride are dedicated media keys for easy control during gaming and convenience for a better overall experience.
Pricing & Availability
The Alienware Keyboard (AWK410K) will be available starting on August 4, 2020 with prices starting at USD$129.99 (MYR555.38). No official pricing has been announced for the Malaysian market just yet.
