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    Mini wireless/multimedia keyboards...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by pelotudo, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. pelotudo

    pelotudo Notebook Geek

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    I searched but couldn't find much on the matter, or not recent at least.

    After playing with a friends Lenovo Multimedia Remote Im set on getting a mini keyboard w/ mouse for the house.

    Primary function is going to be using the mouth to navigate videos/webpages with some typing. This is going to be used pretty much when Ive got my laptop plugged in my TV watching movies or surfing the internet.

    I liked the Lenovo Multimedia Remote but everyone keeps giving it bad reviews. I also had issues with the mouse buttons and the trackball sensitivity when I used it.

    Others Ive been looking at:

    IO Gear Mini Multimedia Keyboard w/ Trackball - $70
    Amazon.com: IOGEAR 2.4G Hz Multimedia Mini Keyboard with Trackball, Scroll Wheel and Backlight LED, GKM571R (Black): Electronics

    If I could get rid of the cover, this would be my first choice.


    VisionTek CANDYBOARD Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard with Touchpad - $50
    Amazon.com: VisionTek CANDYBOARD Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard with Touchpad 900335 (Black): Electronics

    Cool idea but the touchpad < trackball IMHO.


    IOGEAR Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel, 2.4GHz Wireless GKM561R (Black) - $40
    Amazon.com: IOGEAR Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel, 2.4GHz Wireless GKM561R (Black): Electronics

    Good reviews but too much plastic.


    IOGEAR 2.4GHz Wireless Compact Keyboard with Optical Trackball and Scroll Wheel GKM681R (Black/Grey) - $40
    Amazon.com: IOGEAR 2.4GHz Wireless Compact Keyboard with Optical Trackball and Scroll Wheel GKM681R (Black/Grey): Electronics

    My favorite of all except the Lenovo. Reviews are all bad though.


    Do any of you guys own any of these or in the same market?
     
    pelotudo, Aug 1, 2011
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  2. jnjroach

    jnjroach Notebook Evangelist

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    I use the VisionTek on my MediaCenter Desktop attached to my 42" 3D LCD, I've had no issues with it, I like it as it about the size of the rest of the remotes.

    It uses a mini-usb connection to charge it and we can go 3-7 days between charges.
     
    jnjroach, Aug 2, 2011
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