wireless keyboard

joemc99

I am setting up my PC to work off the living room TV, not serious stuff, just use for browsing web, images, music, etc (no gaming!).

I was looking at getting a wireless keyboard with a mouse built in (ball type), instead of having a separate mouse. Looking for one with ball in top right, buttons on top left. What would people think of this option?

Keyboards found

Looks ok!
- http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=278

Dell - no image!
- http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=ie&l=en&s=dhs&cs=iedhs1&sku=580-10028

TommyGun

Why dont you instal MS media center XP and use a the remote control that comes with that.

Then you can get a normal KB as back up.

joemc99

I thought MS media centre was only available as part of a PC bundle, not separate!

Also, RC would be great, but still like to browse the web, pain with std keyboard from couch!

TommyGun

I meant to say 'use a normal wireless KB, there cheaper than the ones you looking at.'

Back to MS media center, you can get a copy of and do a reinstall of your OS. It's not difficult.

My Friend set up his PC under the TV, installed Media center and he swears by it (not at it). He has the wireless KB hidden away for when he needs it.

What ever suits you best.

You could also get a RC, mouse and Keyboard combination. I got one a few months ago from Logitec for E60. It is bundled with software It works like media center (not as good but does the job). And it works with normal XP.

joemc99

Thanks Tommy!

I assume this is the one you got, €89 from logitech.ie!

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/IE/EN,CRID=2162,CONTENTID=10711

Where can I get the MCE software online?

joemc99

TommyGun wrote:

Back to MS media center, you can get a copy of and do a reinstall of your OS. It's not difficult.

Where do I get a copy?

From MS site.

'Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is only available pre-installed on computers sold by PC manufacturers. You can purchase a PC with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 pre-installed at retail consumer electronic stores, direct from PC manufacturers, or through online consumer electronics Web sites'

TommyGun

joemc99 wrote:

Thanks Tommy!

I assume this is the one you got, €89 from logitech.ie!

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/IE/EN,CRID=2162,CONTENTID=10711

Where can I get the MCE software online?

I got it on special from PC world for E59

TommyGun

joemc99 wrote:

Where do I get a copy?

From MS site.

'Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is only available pre-installed on computers sold by PC manufacturers. You can purchase a PC with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 pre-installed at retail consumer electronic stores, direct from PC manufacturers, or through online consumer electronics Web sites'

You can get it here

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Operating_Systems_20.html

If you look around you may find somewhere cheaper.

TommyGun

This is better and cheaper. I use the site regulary.

The Remote Control E33
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=309575

The Software is at a better price E101
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=315135

joemc99

Thanks Tommy, you de man!

TommyGun

There is a forum just for this sort of thing. - Media center

It might help................

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=643&page=2&order=desc