Best Keyboard/Mouse Combo....

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Rogue71

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im looking at getting a wireless set for my htpc.

ive heard alot of problems with the logitech MX5000 set. I'm wondering if the new MX5500 Revolution set resolves these problems??

the other set i was looking at was the microsoft media desktop 7000. i love the size of the kb but i hate ms mice. the new soft scroll wheels suck...grrr.

i have no interest in the gyration stuff at all, and the local availablility of some of the smaller brands isnt there.

id rather get a set that works well instead of mixing. but i guess if i have to ill buy the ms 7000 for the keyboard and ditch the mouse for a logitech mx revolution.

if anyone has experience with the logitech mx5500 revolution of ms 7000 sets id appreciate your honest input.

id be about 10-12 ft from the htpc at max.
 
Good question. The Microsoft Media Keyboard looks attractive but not sure how exactly it's native to MCE.
 
Best would definitely be the Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. Bloody expensive though (unless you manage to find a good deal on one).
 
Agree on the edge.

1. It works right (I've very rarely had missed keystrokes or poor mouse performance).

2. It has a charging stand so no real battery issues.
 
For HTPC purposes, I have yet to find a wireless keyboard that has an adequate built-in mouse and interfaces with MCE/PowerDVD (or any player that handles HD content).

It also would be nice to consolidate functionality to a single remote (I use SONY Commander) but I think it's asking too much for these keyboards to handle other components and the function of turning on all of the components. It just seems like every solution has a major drawback: crappy range, price, unusable mouse, non-MCE support....
 
I've got a Dinovo Edge, too. It's okay but to me it's more style than substance and certainly not worth the price. The volume control and track pad are virtually useless.
 
well im gonna be using it for some regular windows functions and not just media center. i cant stand touchpads like laptops have or whatever knock off built in crap keyboards sometimes have. they just arent the same as a good mouse. and for the $300 logitech dinova costs i can buy an mx revolution and whatever keyboard combo i want pretty much and still be under that cost.

id love to know WHY all these people love the dinovo edge. what it so special about it that you like?? i dont care about the way it looks and i hate touchpads. so what reasons could someone give me to justify even trying one out? is it just bragging rights or does someone actually say it has more functionality over everything else?
 
I actually use a microsoft wireless entertainment desktop 7000 and I leave the mouse that comes with out of the equation. The built in track pad is really nice, I like it. I also like the weight of the keyboard, not too much going on which to me is great. Nice MCE functions via some buttons/shortcuts. If I were going to buy again, Id get the 8000 since it has backlit keys, charger (7000 uses AA) and 4 usb ports!

Nice overall.

-Rikus
 
Rogue71 said:
well im gonna be using it for some regular windows functions and not just media center. i cant stand touchpads like laptops have or whatever knock off built in crap keyboards sometimes have. they just arent the same as a good mouse. and for the $300 logitech dinova costs i can buy an mx revolution and whatever keyboard combo i want pretty much and still be under that cost.

id love to know WHY all these people love the dinovo edge. what it so special about it that you like?? i dont care about the way it looks and i hate touchpads. so what reasons could someone give me to justify even trying one out? is it just bragging rights or does someone actually say it has more functionality over everything else?
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$300....try again. More like $100.
 
actually the lowest price i can find a logitech dinovo edge up here is $183.00 at a comp shop and that has to be ordered in. the local BB has it listed for 299.
 
Rogue71 said:
well im gonna be using it for some regular windows functions and not just media center. i cant stand touchpads like laptops have or whatever knock off built in crap keyboards sometimes have. they just arent the same as a good mouse. and for the $300 logitech dinova costs i can buy an mx revolution and whatever keyboard combo i want pretty much and still be under that cost.

id love to know WHY all these people love the dinovo edge. what it so special about it that you like?? i dont care about the way it looks and i hate touchpads. so what reasons could someone give me to justify even trying one out? is it just bragging rights or does someone actually say it has more functionality over everything else?
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If you're sitting on a recliner in front of your 50" TV/monitor that's connected to your HTPC, you want a light keyboard that can handle mouse functions like the dinova. That's regardless of whether you're doing "regular Windows work" or playing Blu Ray.... And, although I hate touch pads, as I recline backwards and enjoy my drink while doing some work (or just surf the net like I'm doing now), I feel that the benefits outweight the costs.

Also, if this is in your living room, you want something that does not look out of place.
 
I love the Edge, I have it hooked up to my 50" and not having to deal with a mouse is great. I had used an mx1000 before and that was a pita. It had trouble tracking and the receiver did not work well. I've never had a problem with the Edge, and i use the track pad ALL the time. It works very well, but my volume control still does not work even with the drivers installed... I might need to change a setting somewhere, but other than that it works great.
 
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