The Alto from Logitech gives notebook users the convenience of a full size keyboard as well as a notebook stand that brings your notebook screen up to eye-level when working on a desk, as well as a few other nifty features. We take a look in a bit more detail.

The Logitech Alto retails online for around AU$145, which is not too bad considering it’s a Logitech product in the inherent quality that should come with it, but it’s still at the expensive end of the spectrum for what it is.

Logitech Alto - Closed

The Alto consists of a full-size Windows keyboard, a laptop stand and a 3-port USB2.0 hub. The keyboard has 13 function keys for things such as quick launch shortcuts and multimedia controls as well as an incorporated wrist-rest for a more ergonomic feel, and feet for tilt adjustment just like most desktop keyboards.

Logitech Alto - Open

Stand Raised

Laptop Mounted on Alto

The laptop stand will mount your laptop at around a 45 degree angle, which will bring the screen of most laptops closer to eye-level so you’re not hunching over when using your laptop on a desk. The stand can support any laptop size up to a weight of around 4Kgs (9lbs). One issue I noticed right away is that the little part the sticks out at the bottom of the stand to keep your laptop in place is not very prominent, and if your laptop curves under at the front (like mine does) it will slip right off this little catch and slide down over it. Not a huge problem, as the laptop is still basically in the right position, it’s just not sitting how it should be, a bigger catch at the bottom of the mount would have been a good idea.

How it should sit

How it actually sits

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