What keyboard to you use for your HTPC?

[tbergman]

Ok, I'm ready to make the move from my XBox with XBMC to my linux PC that I've been piecing together for a while now. The primary use will be XBMC but I would still like to be able to use it for internet browsing so I'll need a keyboard/mouse setup as well.

What are you guys using for your HTPC and how does it work? Really interested in the keyboards with trackpads.

 

[majorloser]

If you're looking for something compact, check this out:

http://reviews.cnet.com/keyboards/logitech-dinovo-mini-keyboard/4505-3134_7-32784878.html

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=us,en

Not cheap, but not something that will take up the whole armrest on your favorite recliner chair.

If you deceide to go with a standard size keyboard and mouse, just make sure you use Bluetooth tfor the extended range. Also, use a laser mouse

 

[GlocksRock]

The stuff from Gyration is pretty good too.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_6_8?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=gyration+keyboard+and+mouse&sprefix=gyration

I peronally just use a wireless microsoft mouse/keyboard combo.

 

[itschris]

This is what I'm going with... The Logitch dinovo.

It's actually a nice keyboard and works just as good as it looks. It'll look right at home with your high end stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-diNovo-Edge-Keyboard-Black/dp/B000J43HJ8

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

This is what I'm going with... The Logitch dinovo.

It's actually a nice keyboard and works just as good as it looks. It'll look right at home with your high end stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-diNovo-Edge-Keyboard-Black/dp/B000J43HJ8

I approve Logitech DiNovo - is a great and small keyboard.

But Imo the whole purpose of HTPC is media center - I don't want or need to run games on - therefore - best htpc keyboard is none

I just use the Harmony remote with MS MCE ir receiver. (thou some functions come from MCE Keyboard )

 

[itschris]

I approve Logitech DiNovo - is a great and small keyboard.

But Imo the whole purpose of HTPC is media center - I don't want or need to run games on - therefore - best htpc keyboard is none

I just use the Harmony remote with MS MCE ir receiver. (thou some functions come from MCE Keyboard )

I work in the finance industry so I'm constantly in large spreadsheets and databases and creating complicated charting. Late at night when it's quiet, I do like to sometimes work on projects on the TV. It's nice just to spread alll my crap out on the coffee table and view my work on a 65" screen. Plus, I'm sure because it's available, I will be using the computer as a computer... it'll just end up happeing that way.

I've had the chance to play with that keyboard and I do feel it's a nice piece of equipment. It's solid and it'll look good with the rest of my stuff.

PS - your blog's pretty cool I don't understand a lot of it, but it's cool nonetheless.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I work in the finance industry so I'm constantly in large spreadsheets and databases and creating complicated charting. Late at night when it's quiet, I do like to sometimes work on projects on the TV. It's nice just to spread alll my crap out on the coffee table and view my work on a 65" screen. Plus, I'm sure because it's available, I will be using the computer as a computer... it'll just end up happeing that way.

I've had the chance to play with that keyboard and I do feel it's a nice piece of equipment. It's solid and it'll look good with the rest of my stuff.

PS - your blog's pretty cool I don't understand a lot of it, but it's cool nonetheless.

I see your point... Great Idea.
Thanks for checkout my blog.
p.s: I works as IT Associate in large fund-of-funds... and No, I'm always bored

 

[sholling]

Before I gave up on my HTPC I looked at a lot. If you're like me you want something small. As small as possible. I'll rank them as I see them.

1. diNovo Mini
2. X-Gene. These work good but are awfully big.

 

[itschris]

Hey Sholling, was this the keyboard?

http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=57Y6336&current-category-id=C39222A11DEF47F490A58490A545DAC0&&hide_menu_area=yes

 

[sholling]

Hey Sholling, was this the keyboard?

http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=57Y6336&current-category-id=C39222A11DEF47F490A58490A545DAC0&&hide_menu_area=yes

That's it. I ordered one last week and then bought a WDTV Live, and retired the HTPC and will probably never use it.

 

[jinjuku]

The stuff from Gyration is pretty good too.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_6_8?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=gyration+keyboard+and+mouse&sprefix=gyration

I peronally just use a wireless microsoft mouse/keyboard combo.

I will 2nd that. I have the Gyration MCE kb and remote. It's great to be able to flick the remote around to move the mouse cursor.

I had my first one die on me (the vertical stopped working). Called them up and in 2 minutes had an RMA. Very helpful support there.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I like these 2:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PlayS...2224449&sr=8-1

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...ngid=30542704e