The star of the show is Logitech's first ergonomic keyboard in a while. Its contoured design and cushioning hold your wrists comfortably in place, while the keys themselves have their own waves, to cup your fingers gently. We actually showed it to you a while back when it hit the FCC, but the pic was a top-down view which couldn't convey the comforting waviness. The desktop set adds an ambidextrous cordless laser mouse that looks vaguely familiar, though I can't place it. The mouse's big trick is a Windows Vista Flip 3D button, and it can go for six months on a set of batteries. (The keyboard can go for 15.)

Fact Sheet Logitech® Cordless Desktop Wave™ Get More Done, with More Comfort Announcement Date: July 26, 2007 Shipping: Late August 2007 Price: $89.99 Available at: www.logitech.com

Product Description
Because the average computer user types more than 2,000,000 keystrokes per year, the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave mouse-and-keyboard combination introduces a new design for more comfort. The Logitech Comfort Wave Design naturally guides people's hands into a more comfortable position, while the high-performance laser mouse provides superior precision and rubber side grips.

Key Features
• Logitech Comfort Wave Design combines Logitech's new wave key design, a U-shaped constant curve and a cushioned palm rest to guide people's hands into a more natural position - significantly increasing comfort.
• Wave key design gradually varies the vertical position of the keys, taking into consideration the length of people's fingers. The keyboard's wave-shaped contour comfortably and naturally cradles the user's fingers.
• Constant curve positions the consistently-sized keys in a gentle U-shaped curve so the wrists and arms are at a more natural angle.
• Cushioned palm rest provides a comfortable surface for the palms.
• High-performance laser mouse is designed to complement the striking design of the keyboard. Its laser tracking engine provides pixel-precise navigation, while soft rubber grips on either side of the mouse support both left- and right-handed users.
• Laser tracking outperforms optical mice. Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control on virtually any surface (except mirrors or clear glass).
• Tilt Wheel with Flip 3D enables side-to-side scrolling and quick access to Flip 3D on computers running Windows Vista™.
• Programmable buttons add extra hand-control.
• Logitech cordless technology provides a hassle-free wireless experience and reduces cord chaos.
• Easy-access hot keys make accessing frequently used applications and Web sites as easy as the push of a button.
• Media buttons offer one-touch control of media (e.g. Play/Pause, Volume, Mute and more).
• Long battery life of up to 15 months of typing and 6 months of mousing power. Both mouse and keyboard take two AA batteries. Battery status indicators help users avoid unexpected surprises.

System Requirements
• PC with Windows® XP, Windows Vista or Macintosh® computer with Mac® OS X (10.2.8 or above)
• 1 available USB port
• CD-ROM drive

Product Page [Via ubergizmo]

Don't stop with just ergonomic keyboards, though. Why not throw in a laserized Microsoft mouse and megacool ergonomic mousepad? Yes, then you'll the coolest guy at the office. Too bad your coworkers will ceaselessly tease you. – Nicholas Deleon

Product Page [Kinesis via Fareastgizmos.com]

By aligning the buttons vertically, the company argues, "you don't feel almost any pains and fatigue over the regular mouse." That's the kind of language you can trust. The spacing of the buttons was also taken into account, and are supposedly located at just the right spot so that you "never feel any inconvenience" during use. Just combine this with other ergonomic nonsense and you're well on your way to believing you're more comfortable than you really are. – Nicholas Deleon

Product Page [Waawoo Tech via Everything USB]

According to the company, normally when people stand upright naturally, the palm of the hand turns towards the body. But when people use a mouse, the palm is forced to turn to the ground as a ligament and muscle in the shoulder is twisted, thereby causing a crick and pain.

This sorta makes sense—you want to make your arms and wrists as close to resting position as possible so that keeping it there for a long period wouldn't cause a lot of stress. Another idea along the same lines would be the ergonomic mouse, which lets you mouse vertically—like the handshake position.

We're not sure about this other feature though: "Golden-plated conductor material is also adopted to absorb harmful electro-magnatic waves generating from a pc monitor." At least it's comfy. – Jason Chen

Prevent a shoulder crick with 'Shouldercool' [AVING]

There's no shortage of ergonomic peripherals these days, though we do kind of like the pointy shapes that come on this Designer Appliances AirO2bic grip-less mouse. Pronounced "aerobic," it specifically claims that it can prevent and even remedy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

The shape of the gadget lets you rest your hand in a vertical position on the base so you don't have to grip anything. Once you start moving your hand, the mouse should easily slide with it, though it may seem awkward at first. It comes with a optical sensor and Clickless software, though for $100, this thing better sing and dance too.

Designer Appliances Vertical Ergonomic Mouse [Bios Magazine]

Purchase info for the AirO2bic ergonomic mouse [Amazon]