Keyboard Recommendation ? wireless infra red for MP

audiodigital · 2007-07-24, 16:05

I have always run MP with a usb keyboard which I attach/detach as required but I now want to use a wireless keyboard so which one ?

I don't mind if its wireless radio, infra red etc what is the recommended one for Media Portal ?

I've been looking at the Microsoft one and also the BTC 9029

any help you can give gained from experience in MP gratefully recieved ;-)

Cheers

cheezey · 2007-07-24, 16:39

I've used the Microsoft MCE keyboard for a couple of years now and it's great, once you get used to the nipple mouse.

It's supported in MP out of the box. I have multiple HTPC's each with an MCE remote and I just use the same keyboard for them all.

sunflower · 2007-07-24, 16:46

I'm using the Logitech DINuovo, great keyboard, with integrated touchpad, works via bluetooth. No numeric keypad. In particular I like the mouse functions.
Looks also very beautiful and stylish (in the living room).
Rechargeable (Li-Io).

A bit expensive... (about 100 €) but the best keyboard I ever had.

wewe · 2007-07-24, 20:29

M$ MCE Keyboard+MCE remote = perfect for MP!

audiodigital · 2007-07-24, 23:31

Thanks guys, I forgot to say that the keyboard is for use in my lounge so what's the mce like for range ?

i've just won an mce on ebay but reading up it has no infra red so I'll have to get the remote too as it seems I need that :-s

i'm not using xp mce just xp pro is this OK

patricon · 2007-07-25, 01:57

I'm using Genius Luxemate 810 Media Cruiser. It's much better than the M$ one, and it's wireless (not IR); take a look: http://www.gadgetcentre.com/news/ima...xemate-810.jpg

regards,

and-81 · 2007-07-25, 05:01

The MCE Remote and Keyboard have great range. I've just been given an MCE keyboard and I think it's very good. I haven't used a Genius Luxemate but I've heard good things about them also.

I can recommend the MCE Keyboard.

Either way, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Cheers,

cheezey · 2007-07-25, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiodigital

i've just won an mce on ebay but reading up it has no infra red so I'll have to get the remote too as it seems I need that :-s

Yes - the keyboard does not come with the IR receiver, the MCE remote does, Microsoft assume if you buy their keyboard then you'll have the remote too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiodigital

i'm not using xp mce just xp pro is this OK

The MCE keyboard & remote work out of the box with XP Pro, just download and install the Rollup.

Koempy · 2007-07-25, 13:33

I am using the Cherry CyMotion Pro Wireless Desktop
Its great because it has a range about 20 m.
It uses Radio, so u can hide the Receiver station behind your case.

crossmax · 2007-07-25, 15:40

GlobaLink GKM-700. It´s a great keyboard with trackball

2007-07-24, 16:05	#1 (permalink)
audiodigital Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Epsom, Surrey, UK Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Keyboard Recommendation ? wireless infra red for MP I have always run MP with a usb keyboard which I attach/detach as required but I now want to use a wireless keyboard so which one ? I don't mind if its wireless radio, infra red etc what is the recommended one for Media Portal ? I've been looking at the Microsoft one and also the BTC 9029 any help you can give gained from experience in MP gratefully recieved ;-) Cheers __________________ Case:: Antec Fusion ::CPU:: 2.00Ghz Pentium M760 Dothan ::Board:: ASUS P4S800 (m)ATX (with Asus CT-479 Adapter) RAM:: 1Gb PC3200 ::Video Card:: Nvidia 6200 (passive cooled) ::Hard Disk:: Samsung 400GB/7200/8Mb SATA ::TV Card:: Hauppage Nova-T 500 (Dual Tuner) ::OS:: Win XP Pro Cooling:: CPU Fan is stock 60mm as supplied with CT479 adapter, 2x std 120mm Antec case fans both set to slowest

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wewe Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Herxheim Age: 47 Posts: 353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	M$ MCE Keyboard+MCE remote = perfect for MP! __________________ Hard: ASUS K8M-VX, Sempron 3100+, MSI NX6200AX-TD256, Spinpoint SP2004C, WinTV PVR 150, MCE Remote + Keyboard / Soft: Win XP MCE, MP 0.2.1.0

2007-07-24, 23:31	#5 (permalink)
audiodigital Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Epsom, Surrey, UK Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, I forgot to say that the keyboard is for use in my lounge so what's the mce like for range ? i've just won an mce on ebay but reading up it has no infra red so I'll have to get the remote too as it seems I need that :-s i'm not using xp mce just xp pro is this OK __________________ Case:: Antec Fusion ::CPU:: 2.00Ghz Pentium M760 Dothan ::Board:: ASUS P4S800 (m)ATX (with Asus CT-479 Adapter) RAM:: 1Gb PC3200 ::Video Card:: Nvidia 6200 (passive cooled) ::Hard Disk:: Samsung 400GB/7200/8Mb SATA ::TV Card:: Hauppage Nova-T 500 (Dual Tuner) ::OS:: Win XP Pro Cooling:: CPU Fan is stock 60mm as supplied with CT479 adapter, 2x std 120mm Antec case fans both set to slowest Last edited by audiodigital; 2007-07-24 at 23:34. Reason: more detail

2007-07-25, 05:01	#7 (permalink)
and-81 Portal Developer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Age: 27 Posts: 2,248 Thanks: 30 Thanked 139 Times in 88 Posts Country: My System	The MCE Remote and Keyboard have great range. I've just been given an MCE keyboard and I think it's very good. I haven't used a Genius Luxemate but I've heard good things about them also. I can recommend the MCE Keyboard. Either way, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Cheers, __________________ - Aaron. IR Server Suite - Version 1.0.4.1 MCE Replacement Plugin - Version 1.0.4.1 You don't need the MCE Replacement Driver

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2007-07-24, 16:39	#2 (permalink)
cheezey Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Yorks Age: 40 Posts: 401 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Country: My System	I've used the Microsoft MCE keyboard for a couple of years now and it's great, once you get used to the nipple mouse. It's supported in MP out of the box. I have multiple HTPC's each with an MCE remote and I just use the same keyboard for them all.

2007-07-24, 16:46	#3 (permalink)
sunflower Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cologne Age: 46 Posts: 80 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I'm using the Logitech DINuovo, great keyboard, with integrated touchpad, works via bluetooth. No numeric keypad. In particular I like the mouse functions. Looks also very beautiful and stylish (in the living room). Rechargeable (Li-Io). A bit expensive... (about 100 €) but the best keyboard I ever had.

2007-07-25, 01:57	#6 (permalink)
patricon Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 540 Thanks: 12 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Country: My System	I'm using Genius Luxemate 810 Media Cruiser. It's much better than the M$ one, and it's wireless (not IR); take a look: http://www.gadgetcentre.com/news/ima...xemate-810.jpg regards,

2007-07-25, 13:33	#9 (permalink)
Koempy Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	I am using the Cherry CyMotion Pro Wireless Desktop Its great because it has a range about 20 m. It uses Radio, so u can hide the Receiver station behind your case.

2007-07-25, 15:40	#10 (permalink)
crossmax Portal User Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GlobaLink GKM-700. It´s a great keyboard with trackball

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