For those of you operating with a HTPC on your couch. What longer dist mouse/keyboard combo do you use. I was using a Targus 2.4ghz combo that worked ok, but the mouse recently broke. I am now using USB cord extenders for the time being (bluh). What should I be using? What have you had luck with? I want something with up to 30ft range as I am 15 or so feet away.
[HTPC] What longer distance Mouse/Key?
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I picked up a Logitech MK320 combo today. It says it will work for 10 meters so it should work fine.
I use this for my PS3, Bluetooth: Amazon.com: ProMini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (Build-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black: Electronics
You're probably looking for something full-size though.
I'll say the range probably depends more on the strength of the dongle or whatever attached to the HTPC. The PS3 BT radio gets much more range than the crappy class 1 dongle that was included with this thing.
You're probably looking for something full-size though.
I'll say the range probably depends more on the strength of the dongle or whatever attached to the HTPC. The PS3 BT radio gets much more range than the crappy class 1 dongle that was included with this thing.
TF_Grungir
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what about those Logitech DiNovo ones?
I have one, and it's useful on the occasions I use it. One downside is the lack of a backlight for the keys.
My recommendation for an HTPC is to get a decent universal remote that controls your other devices, and then invest in a cheap USB IR receiver for the HTPC.
There are a few programs (Intelliremote, Girder) that can easily be programmed to do whatever you want. I use Intelliremote with great success. You can use it in conjunction with WMC, Boxee, XBMC, MediaPortal, etc.
gumb0 juan
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im using the droidremote app for long distances.
I have been using HippoRemote for my iphone - HippoRemote Pro — Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control and Game Controller for iPhone and iPod touch
If you're not needing a full keyboard, the little Lenovo keyboard + trackball combo things are cool.
Gyro mouse. Works like a mouse and an 'air mouse'(like a wii controller on the pc). It uses RF instead of bluetooth which works up to about 100ft and doesnt need line of site.
Imo, don't get anything that requires a hard/steady surface... it just doesnt work in a couch environment.
Imo, don't get anything that requires a hard/steady surface... it just doesnt work in a couch environment.
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I use the logitech dinovo mini keyboard for my living room htpc. My bedroom htpc has some big keyboard with a joystick on it for a mouse. The biggest difference between the two is that the living room keyboard is bluetooth and my bedroom one is 2.4ghz.
with this in mind, my primary advice: if you get a keyboard, it MUST be bluetooth. RF receiver keyboards more often than not can't get a signal beyond like 5 freakin feet.
My dinovo mini is great. It's about the size of a remote control and serves my needs. I just wish I knew where the escape key was on it...
with this in mind, my primary advice: if you get a keyboard, it MUST be bluetooth. RF receiver keyboards more often than not can't get a signal beyond like 5 freakin feet.
My dinovo mini is great. It's about the size of a remote control and serves my needs. I just wish I knew where the escape key was on it...
Fuzzy Lumpkins
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Like substance I use a Gyration product. But I use a Gyration Air Music video remote with keyboard. It works fantastic with great range.
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I bought one of these for our large conf rm at work and they work great 20 ft away, also have found the ability to pickup the mouse and use it in the air handy on occasion.
Plan to buy one for my htpc
I use the Lenovo Keyboard/Trackball remote, love it....only downside is no backlight. Also none on my Boxee Box which has a fantastic remote, but who the fuck thought no backlight and dark grey on black keys was a smart idea?
Impossible to see in a dimly lit room
Impossible to see in a dimly lit room