HTPC Keyboard

MAJJ

Hi Folks,

I need a new wireless keyboard with a built in mouse. I had a BTC one with a track point, the latter has stopped working.

Any recommendations/links suppliers would be very welcome.

I need the receiver not to need line of sight as the computer is behind a wall, although I could get a receiver into the room where I use the keyboard.

Thanks,
MAJJ

demon1

I just ordered one of these on ebay for 10 dollars

Feature:
Bluetooth Mini keyboard with Touchpad
82 keys handheld style keyboard with Touchpad,
Multi-language supporting
Multi-touch and Scrolling bar
Google TV keyboards
Unique Page up and Page down for presentation
Ultra sentitive touchpad
Freedom pairing
External keyboard for iPad, iPhone4, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Mobile Phone(with bluetooth keyboard driver)
Touchpad 90-degree flip
Innovative design of the Navigation keys
Windows Multimedia Control
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Laserpointer with remote control
With a real notebook Touchpad
Real QWERT full-function mini keyboard
System require:
-Windows 2000
-Windows XP
-Windows Vista ,windows CE,windows 7
-Linux(Debian-3.1,Redhat-9.0 Ubuntu-8.10 Fedora-7.0 tested)
-Macintosh MAC OS
-Android PC OS
- iPad, iPhone4, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Mobile Phone(with bluetooth keyboard driver)
Main specification:
Operating distance: 10 meters
Model: Bluetooth wireless
battery capacity:400mA
Transmitting power: Max +4dBm
Working voltage: 3.3V
Working current: <150mA
Charge voltage: 4.2V~5.05V
Charge current: <350mA
Sleep current: <1mA
Dimension: 151*59*12.5mm
Weight: 100g
Color: black

Nforce

I've been happily using a Logitech DiNovo Edge bluetooth keyboard for the last few years now. Pretty big to have around the sitting room, but there's a mini version available too (I haven't tried these though).

sink

Nforce wrote: »

I've been happily using a Logitech DiNovo Edge bluetooth keyboard for the last few years now. Pretty big to have around the sitting room, but there's a mini version available too (I haven't tried these though).

I have the same. It's big but imo that's a plus, I can easily type with it resting on my lap. It looks stylish and is well constructed but it is expensive. If you have the money it's a great keyboard for the living room. I've had mine 4 years now and counting.

Antigrav

I have a gyration mouse/keyboard a bit like this one

The mouse uses motion sensing (like a Wii remote) so is easy to use on the couch. It is handy having a full sized keyboard that is still quite small, for typing search strings or the odd email.

Nforce

If you've an Xbox Kinect sensor it might be worth giving this a shot.. http://www.win-and-i.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4U1pzVf9hY

slave1

I've been though a good few of these over the years and the best one (and current one) is the €40 job that Lidl have for sale about once a year.
Great signal carry and very efficent on batteries, nice size because it's not too big not too small.

Carter P Fly

I have a Keysonic Mini RF Touch Pad Wireless Keyboard Black, Its crap, dont buy one.

I had an Emprex 9039ARF Emprex Wireless MCE Keyboard w/Trackball, I Loved it but soem keys stopped working. I may buy another instead of the horrible keysonic.

scorn

Not sure where you'd buy these (Gyration remote and keyboard) but I bought one from iBood a good while back and can't fault it. Fantastic pieces of kit...

kuro_man

Just got a Trust Thinity - about €60 - small, with track-pad, rechargeable, works on Linux (plug-and-play). Not perfect, but fine for basic browsing/media centre

MAJJ

Reckon the logictech is too expensive for my amount of use, although they seem to be durable. The emprex is like my BTC but mine had a joysitck that stopped working.

Lidl one sounds like a good one but can't wait on a promise

Thanks to you all, really great response. Will mull over and make a decision and respond with some feedback on my choice.

Vic Vinegar

demon1 wrote: »

I just ordered one of these on ebay for 10 dollars

did you receive this yet? Is it any good?

ninjasurfer1

slave1 wrote: »

I've been though a good few of these over the years and the best one (and current one) is the €40 job that Lidl have for sale about once a year.
Great signal carry and very efficent on batteries, nice size because it's not too big not too small.

+1 to this.

I've tried 4 or 5 different htpc keyboards over the last few years. This one beats them all by a mile as far as i'm concerned. Brilliant battery life, excellent range and nice and small.

MAJJ

ninjasurfer1/Slave1,

Sounds ideal expcept for avalability Any idea of model number or generic make, I know for Aldi it's medion?

Thanks,
MAJJ

MAJJ

MAJJ wrote: »

ninjasurfer1/Slave1,

Any idea of model number or generic makeMAJJ

rebadged A4Tech products by Silvercrest

ninjasurfer1

MAJJ wrote: »

ninjasurfer1/Slave1,

Sounds ideal expcept for avalability Any idea of model number or generic make, I know for Aldi it's medion?

Thanks,
MAJJ

Hi Majj,

I've just had a look at mine and its a Targa (MK20-K IE)

demon1

Finally received the IPazzPort Bluetooth Wireless Handheld Mini Keyboard. Have to say it works like a charm out of the box. My fear was the keyboard would be too small to be practical but it not.

Auvers

just trying Mobile mouse pro for the iphone and its great beats my ole DiNovo mini hands down, give it a shot if you process an iphone at 8 quid its well worth it

eoinf

keysonic 540rf is your only man, light, durable, easy on battery's looks decent enough. some may not like the size. about the size of a screenless 13" laptop (but much much lighter)

about €50 from numerous sites online.