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Devices => PC's and Other Hardware => Topic started by: glynor on June 17, 2011, 11:14:21 am

Title: Check This Out - HTPC Keyboard Anyone?
Post by: glynor on June 17, 2011, 11:14:21 am
Via Tech Report (http://techreport.com/discussions.x/21140):

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Looking for a diminutive keyboard for your home-theater PC? Chill Innovations has an interesting Bluetooth device that might do the trick. The KB-1BT combines a keyboard and touchpad in a device that looks no larger than a plus-sized smartphone. An LED backlight provides illumination for the keyboard, and there's an integrated flashlight if you can't find your bowl of popcorn in the dark.

(http://techreport.com/r.x/2011_6_16_Release_roundup_Input_devices_a_case_and_a_system_utility/chill-keyboard.jpg) (http://techreport.com/discussions.x/21140)

There's a more detailed spec sheet (PDF so I didn't want to link directly), linked from TR's quick article.

I really like my Apple Wireless Keyboard for my HTPC, but this might just work as a replacement if/when the inevitable beer or glass of wine kills the Apple keyboard off.
Title: Re: Check This Out - HTPC Keyboard Anyone?
Post by: Matt on June 17, 2011, 12:01:59 pm
Here's one I saw at Microcenter the other day:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0350038

What I want for a remote is something that has a directional pad and green button that are easily usable with one hand, but a keyboard / mouse you can use with two hands.  Something like a Logitech Dinovo that had the directional buttons on the top of the clamshell when closed, for example.

As it stands, I need a remote for normal stuff and once in a while a wireless keyboard for email, etc.
Title: Re: Check This Out - HTPC Keyboard Anyone?
Post by: Daydream on June 18, 2011, 02:34:09 am
There are a zillion of them on Amazon, including a laser pointer - ProMini (http://www.amazon.com/ProMini-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003ZJEUBI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382051&sr=8-13), Anker (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Cellphones/dp/B004I4RW8C/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382069&sr=8-32), DBTech (http://www.amazon.com/DBTech-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Built-/dp/B0041SL6Z0/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382089&sr=8-39), with or without iPad support (http://www.amazon.com/DBTech-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-iPhone/dp/B0043AV8WC/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382089&sr=8-47) and... I lost track.

People are trying to pair them with Android tablets. Some say they work.
Title: Re: Check This Out - HTPC Keyboard Anyone?
Post by: glynor on June 19, 2011, 11:45:33 am
Quote from: Daydream on June 18, 2011, 02:34:09 am
There are a zillion of them on Amazon, including a laser pointer - ProMini (http://www.amazon.com/ProMini-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-TouchPad/dp/B003ZJEUBI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382051&sr=8-13), Anker (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Cellphones/dp/B004I4RW8C/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382069&sr=8-32), DBTech (http://www.amazon.com/DBTech-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Built-/dp/B0041SL6Z0/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382089&sr=8-39), with or without iPad support (http://www.amazon.com/DBTech-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-iPhone/dp/B0043AV8WC/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1308382089&sr=8-47) and... I lost track.

I know... This one just looked particularly well designed.
Title: Re: Check This Out - HTPC Keyboard Anyone?
Post by: Daydream on June 20, 2011, 04:33:00 pm
Yeah, the design & quality looks better. But considering the price... it seems it sells (http://www.mts-shop.eu/not-categorized/Bluetooth-Micro-Keyboard::152311.html?XTCsid=s09t1a88rd5sfqihrfu096n2e0) in Europe for the equivalent of ~90USD.
Title: Re: Check This Out - HTPC Keyboard Anyone?
Post by: glynor on June 20, 2011, 10:33:36 pm
Quote from: Daydream on June 20, 2011, 04:33:00 pm
Yeah, the design & quality looks better. But considering the price... it seems it sells (http://www.mts-shop.eu/not-categorized/Bluetooth-Micro-Keyboard::152311.html?XTCsid=s09t1a88rd5sfqihrfu096n2e0) in Europe for the equivalent of ~90USD.

European prices don't always (or even usually) carry across the pond in a straight currency-conversion manner, but if that is the price, then it would be way too much...