Notebook PCs are fast-becoming the standard PC choice in homes around the world. But the compact form of a notebook PC often comes at the expense of comfort as people assume awkward postures to type on the small built-in keyboards, often with non-conventional key layouts, and stare down at the low-lying screens. The Logitech Alto addresses these comfort issues with a simple, all-in-one solution that opens like a book to reveal an integrated full-size keyboard on one side and an angled platform for the notebook PC on the other. The keyboard gives people the typing experience they are accustomed to having with a desktop PC, complete with a number pad, a media panel and a standard key layout, while the easy-to-set-up platform raises the monitor to eye level and establishes an ideal distance between the monitor and the user´s eyes.

Perfect for use at the desk or the kitchen table, the Logitech Alto takes less than 30 seconds to set up; it´s as simple as placing a notebook PC on the stand and plugging in the USB cable. And it´s designed to be equally as simple to put it away; by collapsing the stand and folding the product in half, reducing the size of the product to a slim and compact 9.33-by-16.84-by-1.41 inches (23.7-by-42.8-by-3.6 cm), making it easy to tuck away and clear valuable surfaces in the home.

In addition to the ergonomic benefits offered by a full-size keyboard and having a monitor at eye level, the Logitech Alto keeps people´s hands away from the heat generated by a notebook PC. In a recent study of 1,000 U.S. notebook users by research firm GfK Custom Research Inc. in conjunction with Logitech, 49 percent identified heat from a notebook PC as a drawback to using it. To offer additional wrist support, the Alto also includes a soft palm rest at the base of the keyboard.

To further enhance the comfort of their notebook experience, people can use the premium new Logitech® VX Revolution™ cordless laser mouse for notebooks. The VX Revolution mouse includes the revolutionary MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel, sculpted contours, a rubber thumb grip, and low-resistance polytetrafluoroethylene feet that make navigating complex digital content more comfortable than ever.

Unlike a docking station, Logitech Alto is compatible with many notebook PC brands; it can accommodate multiple computers and can be shared among household members. Because it uses USB to connect the built-in keyboard and USB hub, the Logitech Alto works with the vast majority of Windows-based notebook PCs on the market. Its hinge is designed to support notebook PCs that weigh up to 9 pounds (4 kilograms), which includes most notebooks currently available.

The space-saving Logitech Alto is simple enough to set up and use on the kitchen counter on a moment´s notice, and it´s easy to pack it up and put it away. But it´s also versatile enough to serve as a hub for other devices if people want to connect and use their notebook in a more permanent location. Three built-in Hi-Speed USB ports are available for connecting a variety of peripherals, such as one of Logitech´s award-winning cordless mice for notebook PCs, a webcam, or even an external drive or printer, to the notebook. The Logitech Alto also includes a cable-management system that makes it easier to connect other corded peripherals without creating cord chaos.

The Alto offers a sense of style to the notebook experience with its solid black surfaces and glossy black dashboard, which includes orange backlighted icons. The keyboard also includes one-touch media and volume controls and additional hot keys that deliver quick access to favorite applications, folders, and Web pages.