HTPC RF Keyboards

Oh well, this is going to be a fun one
if time allows, i plan on doing also a new remote thread
and maybe a mouse thread... we'll see...

Anyways, im just trying to gather all under the same roof ..
why only RF, well, lets say that all this time,
i definitely see preferences for RF devices rather then Bluetooth devices..

so, that being said, i think that so far,
these RF Keyboards are worth a spot in this thread...
here they are (in no particular order):


[1] Logitech Mini Controller (~$84)
RF: yes
BackLit: yes
Mouse: yes (TouchPad) (has Scroll-Wheel but requires holding the 'Shift/Scroll' button while scrolling)



[2] Lenovo N5902 (~$80) ** often on sale at $40 **
RF: yes
BackLit: yes
Mouse: yes (TouchPad) (has Scroll-Wheel)



[3] Microsoft Arc (~$37)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: No



[4] Cideko AK05 (~$76)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: Yes (Air) (no Scroll-Wheel)



[5] IOGEAR GKM561R (~$37)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: Yes (TrackBall) (has Scroll-Wheel)



[6] Lazy Men Air Fly (~$39)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: Yes (Air) (no Scroll-Wheel)

[7] Gyration Air GO Plus Compact (~$120)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: Yes (Air) (has Scroll-Wheel)



[8] Logitech K400 (~$37)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: Yes (TouchPad) (no Scroll-Wheel)



[9] Keysonic ACK-540RF (~$60)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: Yes (TouchPad) (no Scroll-Wheel)



[10] HP LK752AA#ABL / LK753AA#ABC / XB387AA#ABL (~$38)
RF: yes
BackLit: No
Mouse: yes (TouchButtons) (no Scroll-Wheel)



[11] Logitech K800 (~$70)
RF: yes
BackLit: yes
Mouse: no



[12] IOGEAR GKM571R (~$80) ** often on sale at $40 **
RF: Yes
BackLit: Yes
Mouse: Yes (TrackBall) (has Scroll-Wheel)

[13] iPazzPort KP-810-10A (~$25)
RF: Yes
BackLit: Yes
Mouse: Yes (TouchPad) (has Scroll-Wheel)

What about the logitech K400? This is the one I'll be getting for my HTPC.

Nexxo Wrote:What about the logitech K400? This is the one I'll be getting for my HTPC.

i agree, i just added it! thx

The Keysonic 540RF absolutely has to be on there. It seems to be quite pricey outside the UK though.

RF: Yes
Backlit: No
Touchpad

The range and battery life of the Logitechs are awful in my experience.

since you use it and say its great, i'll add the Keysonic 540RF to the list!

but in the USA, we have this one here http://www.amazon.com/PERIPHERAL-LOGIX-P...219&sr=1-2

and it has all perfect reviews!

All of 2 reviews is rather meaningless on Amazon.... anyone can register on Amazon and post a review for their own products.... but the reviews do both seem genuine.

But it's not RF so it's not exactly much use for this thread....

.....and yes, BT keyboards aren't always responsive enough, although if you need a BT keyboard for some reason (e.g. a smartphone, or some kind of shoebox sized PC without any USB ports?!) most RF keyboards do have BT equivalents. The Keysonic has both BT and USB wired variants.

@baldmosher: i replaced the PERIBOARD-510 for the Keysonic ACK-540RF added in #9 on the list!

I'm glad that you generated this list after we discussed it yesterday.

You got the Logitech Mini Keyboard Controller that I suggested on the list, but you left out the top rated HP TouchPad Wireless Keyboard.