do you use a keyboard, and then what keyboard you use (2 Viewers)

[player-x]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[moullas]

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]

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]

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

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?t=11125

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