Media Centre Keyboard Suggestions - Page 2

flokel · 2007-03-17, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spragleknas

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

mce keyboard won't work in bios

revs · 2007-03-18, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by duppsko

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?

You have to use the official MCE IR receiver. The Hauppage one wont work unfortunately.

Noelix · 2007-03-19, 18:20

I've been looking into getting a wireless keyboard myself for my pvr. I looked to Newegg for reviews, and the consensus seems to be that the MCE wireless keyboard is decent, but the mouse functionality is lacking. I'm thinking about getting this one instead. I'd like to be able to fix MP problems from my couch without needing a laptop and UVNC, so this may be the ticket. I'll report back if I end up getting it.

Edna · 2007-03-19, 21:43

Hi
I'm using a Logitect Edge keyboard - It has a touchpad and works great. I tried using a Ms mediacenter keyboard but the mouse control was no good.

funkstar · 2007-03-21, 00:37

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=433757

this works pretty well.

nojke · 2007-03-21, 16:17

I just got this keyboard over the weekend.. Works great and its even RF so it doesn't have to be IN_LINE with the receiver. got it for $30-$10 rebate at my local FRYS.

Been using it with no problems.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823110001

IceHappy · 2008-01-23, 22:00

I use two different keyboards in 2 HTPC and they both work in XP PRO or XP MCE. Neither work in BIOs and I have found only a hardware wired keyb and mouse will do that. 1st one is the MCE Keyboard with thumb mouse that in time and practice works. 2nd one is when I need to do more typing as I have had RSI since 1986 is the MS Bluetooth Split Keyboard and ergo Mouse and this option comes with Bluetooth dongle which adds to your system expandability as I just found it works with my mobile bluetooth!!!!! Most of the time I just use MCE IR remote...
Hope this helps...

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Noelix Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Age: 26 Posts: 391 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	I've been looking into getting a wireless keyboard myself for my pvr. I looked to Newegg for reviews, and the consensus seems to be that the MCE wireless keyboard is decent, but the mouse functionality is lacking. I'm thinking about getting this one instead. I'd like to be able to fix MP problems from my couch without needing a laptop and UVNC, so this may be the ticket. I'll report back if I end up getting it. __________________

2008-01-23, 22:00	#17 (permalink)
IceHappy Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Devon England Age: 55 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	I use two different keyboards in 2 HTPC and they both work in XP PRO or XP MCE. Neither work in BIOs and I have found only a hardware wired keyb and mouse will do that. 1st one is the MCE Keyboard with thumb mouse that in time and practice works. 2nd one is when I need to do more typing as I have had RSI since 1986 is the MS Bluetooth Split Keyboard and ergo Mouse and this option comes with Bluetooth dongle which adds to your system expandability as I just found it works with my mobile bluetooth!!!!! Most of the time I just use MCE IR remote... Hope this helps... __________________ Supermicro P4SPA Intel P4 Corsair 1024Mb Antec 550 PSU AOpen Aeolus6800 SB Xtreme X-Fi Elite Pro Gigaworks S750 Nova-T 500 HVR1300 Plextor PX-708 Barracuda 300GbX2 Tosh42Z3030DB WaterChill KT12-12VX Supermicro PDSLA Intel Pent 4 Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2Gig SilentMaxx5098 SemiFanLess 2X80 Acoustifan SilentFans 2X120 Scythe S-FlexFans 2XScythe Silent Box HDD 2XSeagate 300Gb Plextor PX760SA Gigabyte7600GT IceHappy Last edited by IceHappy; 2008-01-23 at 22:03.

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2007-03-19, 21:43	#14 (permalink)
Edna Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 35 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Hi I'm using a Logitect Edge keyboard - It has a touchpad and works great. I tried using a Ms mediacenter keyboard but the mouse control was no good.

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funkstar Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Home Posts: 361 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country:	http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=433757 this works pretty well.

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nojke Portal User Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just got this keyboard over the weekend.. Works great and its even RF so it doesn't have to be IN_LINE with the receiver. got it for $30-$10 rebate at my local FRYS. Been using it with no problems. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823110001