HTPC RF Keyboards

QLink Wrote:so is it possible that there is no "normal" sized rf keyboard with touchpad and backlight out there which covers more than 10m in range ?

MORE than 10m? Good luck finding a mfr that targets that niche market of 3 people worldwide

It'd be easier (and cheaper) if you use a USB extension cable for the sensor to reduce RF distance.

baldmosher Wrote:MORE than 10m? Good luck finding a mfr that targets that niche market of 3 people worldwide

hmm, even with shorter range, let's say ~6m i'm not able to find a "normal" sized rf keyboard with touchpad and backlight ...

any1 any suggestions ?

What about the Boxee Remote?

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DSM-22-Boxe...B00480OSVK

Note comment from reviewer:

Quote:The one caveat I mentioned in the title refers to the issue I had with a bug in the Xorg X11 server (on my Ubuntu 10.10 box). This is not strictly D-Link/Boxee's fault, but I would have expected that team to actively work with the open source community to make sure these bugs did not exist. -1 star for that. The fix is not complicated, but it was a speed bump in what would otherwise have been a true plug-and-play out-of-the-box solution. The fix for those who are having the same issue: add a PPA with the patched xorg-server [1]:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ken-vandine/boxee
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

remote side way too basic to control XBMC

Are there any simple remotes out there that use RF?

What about this one? Pulse Eight RF remote

mclog Wrote:What about this one? Pulse Eight RF remote

Aye, think this is going to be the best one I'm interested to see what Malard has in store for the future though, so I may just wait. I heard him talking about creating alternate designs.

Got the Microsoft 3000 rf keyboard. Mediakeys works out of the box even in linux, but the range is awful. Need to get something else sooner or later...

delete plz

Hi,

I prefer bluetooth stuff - one bluetooth stick fits all

1. Logitech Cordless Mediaboard Pro for PS3
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PlayStati...583&sr=1-1

2. Sony PS3 Remote control
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Blu-Ray-Disk-...540&sr=8-1

3. Sony PS3 Wireless controller for gaming ..
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Dualsh...557&sr=8-4

Works really nice with both Linux and windows.

I have a Logitech MK260 set too (RF) but it's limited to 2-3m distance from the RF receiver in practise ... the remote control for example bypasses more than 10 m through 3 walls .. useless feature, but nice to have

So long

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