Media Centre Keyboard Suggestions

revs · 2007-03-15, 13:23

Title says it all!

I looked at the MS one - but that says it requires XP MCE and an official receiver...

so any similar ones that work with XP?

I nearly got a standard KB and mouse wirelss combo - but having a built in mouse could be a lot better i think

Spragleknas · 2007-03-15, 16:31

I believe the MS keyboard works with XP non-MCE (well, XP-pro, anyway). Uses the receiver that is bundled with MS remote (e-home) or Hauppauge! MCE-remote (SDK). Not 100% on the Hauppauge.

In general there are few keyboards like this (LOGITECH, COME ON!), but Trust and Speed Link have some modells, as well as BTC.

Good luck!

revs · 2007-03-15, 17:44

I only ask as it specifically states that MCE is required, and also Ive googled and read a lot of reports of it not working on XP.

Ill wait and see if anyone can confirm 100% that it works

mPod · 2007-03-15, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by revs

I only ask as it specifically states that MCE is required, and also Ive googled and read a lot of reports of it not working on XP.

Ill wait and see if anyone can confirm 100% that it works

Just search our forums.

revs · 2007-03-16, 09:46

ok - i should really know better!!

Im getting quite lazy and posting before searching

well seems like ill be spending another £100 on a receiver, remote and keyboard!!

BriniMav · 2007-03-16, 12:24

Use these Instructions to resolve your driver problem. Unfortunately you will still need to buy the Microsoft IR receiver. I am getting both the IR receiver and the keyboard tonight. I will let you know if they work. By the way I got the remote and IR receiver here for $27 with shipping but I live in the US.

flokel · 2007-03-16, 13:22

I've tested the mce keyboard for quite some time
and the mouse pointer is really a pain in the ass

other solutions like from speedlink with a trackball instead of the mouse pointer
are way much better

revs · 2007-03-16, 13:53

hmmm i wonder how much ill actually use the mouse pointer.. if not a lot then i might be better etting a standard wireless kb/mouse combo?

Spragleknas · 2007-03-16, 23:20

Perhaps worth mentioning: I've yet to experience the MCE keyboard to work in BIOS. Not crucial, but annoying, nevertheless.

duppsko · 2007-03-17, 00:17

I have installed the patch, but i can't seem to get the keyboard to work.
Trying to use Hauppauge HVR-1300's IR. Am using XP Pro.
Still have my old wireless keyboard also connected if that's a problem.
Anyone have an solution?

2007-03-15, 13:23	#1 (permalink)
revs Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Country: My System	Media Centre Keyboard Suggestions Title says it all! I looked at the MS one - but that says it requires XP MCE and an official receiver... so any similar ones that work with XP? I nearly got a standard KB and mouse wirelss combo - but having a built in mouse could be a lot better i think

2007-03-15, 16:31	#2 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,348 Thanks: 137 Thanked 59 Times in 49 Posts Country: My System	I believe the MS keyboard works with XP non-MCE (well, XP-pro, anyway). Uses the receiver that is bundled with MS remote (e-home) or Hauppauge! MCE-remote (SDK). Not 100% on the Hauppauge. In general there are few keyboards like this (LOGITECH, COME ON!), but Trust and Speed Link have some modells, as well as BTC. Good luck! __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2007-03-16, 12:24	#6 (permalink)
BriniMav Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 26 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Use these Instructions to resolve your driver problem. Unfortunately you will still need to buy the Microsoft IR receiver. I am getting both the IR receiver and the keyboard tonight. I will let you know if they work. By the way I got the remote and IR receiver here for $27 with shipping but I live in the US. __________________ Brian Rogers

2007-03-16, 13:22	#7 (permalink)
flokel Portal Tester Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Unterfranken Age: 24 Posts: 366 Thanks: 23 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Country: My System	I've tested the mce keyboard for quite some time and the mouse pointer is really a pain in the ass other solutions like from speedlink with a trackball instead of the mouse pointer are way much better __________________ Regards, Flo

2007-03-16, 23:20	#9 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,348 Thanks: 137 Thanked 59 Times in 49 Posts Country: My System	Perhaps worth mentioning: I've yet to experience the MCE keyboard to work in BIOS. Not crucial, but annoying, nevertheless. __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2007-03-15, 17:44	#3 (permalink)
revs Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Country: My System	I only ask as it specifically states that MCE is required, and also Ive googled and read a lot of reports of it not working on XP. Ill wait and see if anyone can confirm 100% that it works

2007-03-16, 09:46	#5 (permalink)
revs Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Country: My System	ok - i should really know better!! Im getting quite lazy and posting before searching well seems like ill be spending another £100 on a receiver, remote and keyboard!!

2007-03-16, 13:53	#8 (permalink)
revs Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Country: My System	hmmm i wonder how much ill actually use the mouse pointer.. if not a lot then i might be better etting a standard wireless kb/mouse combo?

2007-03-17, 00:17	#10 (permalink)
duppsko Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	I have installed the patch, but i can't seem to get the keyboard to work. Trying to use Hauppauge HVR-1300's IR. Am using XP Pro. Still have my old wireless keyboard also connected if that's a problem. Anyone have an solution?

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