do you use a keyboard, and then what keyboard you use

player-x · 2006-09-27, 19:01

Hi just queries, if and if yes what gine keyboard people use whit there HTPC

Me I use the Microsoft MCE-keyboard that I love and hate

I love the shape and layout and keys work all perfect
But I really hate the mouse pointer it’s like it’s made out of jelly

What are your experience whit small keyboard and is there some ware out there the perfect HTPC keyboard you can use whit comfort on the coughs

so please post what gine keyboard you are using if you use one and what you think of it.

NLS · 2006-09-27, 20:28

I use DiNovo WHEN I need to use keyboard and I am very happy with it being in my living room. It is very nice looking and doesn't look weird on the table (when I have it on the table - mostly is in a closet beside HTPC).

ASiDiE · 2006-09-27, 20:36

I have been using the MS Bluetooth Elite keyboard and mouse as seen below:

I only use this keyboard and mouse becuase it was free from microsoft. I would not pay 129 bucks for this combo... but it is very nice.

pocketpal · 2006-09-27, 20:53

I use the Logitech DiNovo keyboard/mouse/media-pad setup, which is wireless via Bluetooth, pictured here:

I have been very happy with it, but some others might not like the laptop-style keys and/or the separate numberpad... or maybe the $$.

Spragleknas · 2006-09-27, 21:31

I use a generic "media"-keyboard when I have to.

The MCE keyboard is to expensive and the "mouse" is hopless!

Strange that Logitech hasent made a "MCE-keyboard" (or remote w/blaster)

An alternative is SpeedLinks MCE-keyboard

James · 2006-09-27, 21:41

When I use a keyboard, which is not often. I use a Logitech DiNovo for Notebooks (RF not Bluetooth), cheaper than the bluetooth job. I have also found the bluetooth one to take a very long time to become active (usable) after booting.

Skar29 · 2006-09-27, 21:56

When i use a keyboard i use a generic keyboard with trackball

moullas · 2006-09-27, 23:38

When i use a keyboard, it's my Logitech Bluetooth MX5000 Desktop

Pretty good for computing work, but a bit out of place on a coffee table

NorthernJohn · 2006-09-28, 00:45

I've got a generic with a trackball but it is worse than useless. Have to keep pulling the receiver out and plugging it back in. Too much hassle.

I have a laptop floating around the living room. Much better for surfing and email etc. If I need to use a keyboard for the htpc, I'll use VNC and the laptop.

faleloncio · 2006-09-28, 18:20

There is another thread talking about "our" keyboards ...

Which Keyboard/Mouse for HTPC?

where we can see more flavours of keyboards if we are thinking on buying someone.

View Poll Results: Are you using a keyboard whit your HTPC
No, i dont really have need for one.	6	17.14%
No, but i am thinking of buying one.	4	11.43%
yes, and i am happy whit it.	18	51.43%
yes, but i am so so whit it.	4	11.43%
yes, but i am so so whit it, and want a new one.	2	5.71%
yes, and i am not happy whit it, but they cant make a proper keyboard.	1	2.86%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

2006-09-27, 19:01	#1 (permalink)
player-x Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 103 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	do you use a keyboard, and then what keyboard you use Hi just queries, if and if yes what gine keyboard people use whit there HTPC Me I use the Microsoft MCE-keyboard that I love and hate I love the shape and layout and keys work all perfect But I really hate the mouse pointer it’s like it’s made out of jelly What are your experience whit small keyboard and is there some ware out there the perfect HTPC keyboard you can use whit comfort on the coughs so please post what gine keyboard you are using if you use one and what you think of it. __________________ How many forum members does it takes to change a light bulb? Last edited by player-x; 2006-09-28 at 07:27.

2006-09-27, 20:28	#2 (permalink)
NLS Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 34 Posts: 879 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I use DiNovo WHEN I need to use keyboard and I am very happy with it being in my living room. It is very nice looking and doesn't look weird on the table (when I have it on the table - mostly is in a closet beside HTPC). __________________ NLS ...never thought I would advertise MP around that much, so soon... (and when some dev adds better menu handling, multiple calls to modules and plugins with different options and much better dbase handling, it will be love... ah and a nice 3D front end and inter-module messaging system and...) Don't argue with the founder of Greek Off-Topic Community about taking a thread off-topic. I cannot help it! My webshots album (contains the old version of my HTPC setup too)

2006-09-27, 20:36	#3 (permalink)
ASiDiE Portal Tester Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Age: 32 Posts: 891 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My System	I have been using the MS Bluetooth Elite keyboard and mouse as seen below: I only use this keyboard and mouse becuase it was free from microsoft. I would not pay 129 bucks for this combo... but it is very nice. __________________ I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!

2006-09-27, 20:53	#4 (permalink)
pocketpal Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Age: 34 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	I use the Logitech DiNovo keyboard/mouse/media-pad setup, which is wireless via Bluetooth, pictured here: I have been very happy with it, but some others might not like the laptop-style keys and/or the separate numberpad... or maybe the $$. __________________ What's in your pocket?

2006-09-27, 21:31	#5 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,968 Thanks: 194 Thanked 106 Times in 86 Posts Country: My System	I use a generic "media"-keyboard when I have to. The MCE keyboard is to expensive and the "mouse" is hopless! Strange that Logitech hasent made a "MCE-keyboard" (or remote w/blaster) An alternative is SpeedLinks MCE-keyboard __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no My Christmas skin 2008 (widescreen)

2006-09-27, 21:41	#6 (permalink)
James Portal Developer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 4 Thanked 58 Times in 37 Posts	When I use a keyboard, which is not often. I use a Logitech DiNovo for Notebooks (RF not Bluetooth), cheaper than the bluetooth job. I have also found the bluetooth one to take a very long time to become active (usable) after booting.

2006-09-27, 21:56	#7 (permalink)
Skar29 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Munich Age: 35 Posts: 269 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	When i use a keyboard i use a generic keyboard with trackball __________________ Server: Asus Pundit P1-AH2 Athlon64 3200+/ 1024 MB DDR2-667/ 2x 250GB Samsung SP/Hauppauge PVR 150/ Floppy DTV-C/Alphacrypt Light/ Hauppauge Nova T/Geforce 6150 Client1: Thermaltake Mozart 7000 SX/ Athlon64 3700+/ ASRock DualSata2/ 2048 MB DDR400/ 80 GB Samsung / Theatron 7.1 DD / Geforce 7100/Cyberlink Codec Client2: Ahtlon XP1700+/MSi Mega 180, nforce2 based/ GeForce MX440 onboard/ 768 MB DDR333/ 8 GB Transcend Compact Flash

2006-09-27, 23:38	#8 (permalink)
moullas Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	When i use a keyboard, it's my Logitech Bluetooth MX5000 Desktop Pretty good for computing work, but a bit out of place on a coffee table

2006-09-28, 00:45	#9 (permalink)
NorthernJohn Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hopefully on my bike. Posts: 147 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	I've got a generic with a trackball but it is worse than useless. Have to keep pulling the receiver out and plugging it back in. Too much hassle. I have a laptop floating around the living room. Much better for surfing and email etc. If I need to use a keyboard for the htpc, I'll use VNC and the laptop. __________________

2006-09-28, 18:20	#10 (permalink)
faleloncio Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Badajoz Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	There is another thread talking about "our" keyboards ... Which Keyboard/Mouse for HTPC? where we can see more flavours of keyboards if we are thinking on buying someone.

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