I've been looking for a solution to control my HTPC for some time now, and have been torn between the Logitech Harmony series of remote controls and this - the Dinovo Mini bluetooth keyboard.
I eventually plumped for this after missing the boat with the Amazon harmony offers, and I'm REALLY ... Read review
Enjoy total control of your PC entertainment from your sofa. Palm-sized, cordless ... more
mini-keyboard fits in your hand and gives you optimal control and access of the PC entertainment you love, including browsing the Internet, watching TV, listening to
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Compact: Perfect size for your coffee table Rechargeable Li-ion batteries: Last longer up ... more
t Bluetooth 2.0:Enjoy long-range wireless control Palm-sized mini-keyboard with backlighting: Fits Integrated dual-purpose ClickPad: Use as a touch, Platforms: Wi...
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Compact: Perfect size for your coffee table Rechargeable Li-ion batteries: Last longer up ... more
t Bluetooth 2.0: Enjoy long-range wireless control Palm-sized mini-keyboard with backlighting: Fits Integrated dual-purpose ClickPad: Use as a touch, Platforms: W...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Enjoy total control of your PC entertainment from your sofa. Palm-sized, cordless ... more
mini-keyboard fits in your hand and gives you optimal control and access of the PC entertainment you love, including browsing the Internet, watching TV, listening to
Postage & Packaging: see site for shipping costs Availability: 3-7 days
Advantages: Clickpad control, PS3 compatibility, Plug and Play Disadvantages: A bit expensive for a keyboard...but still worth the money
...have been torn between the Logitech Harmony series of remote controls and this - the Dinovo Mini bluetooth keyboard.
I eventually plumped for this after missing the boat with the Amazon harmony offers, and I'm REALLY glad that I did!
The first thing I would like to comment on is the build quality which is, in usual Logitech fashion, second to none. The devide feels sturdy and well built without being clunky and overly combersome ... ...this department were in relation to the lid - as I'd heard reports that it was quite flimsy and at risk of snapping off, but I can honestly say that it would take deliberate effort to strain the hinge enough for it to snap.
I haven't got the facility to test it's PS3 compatibility as I don't own a console myself, but with my Windows XP MCE based machine and my Vista Ultimate laptop it really was plug and play - just pop the dongle into ... more
I've been looking for a solution to control my HTPC for some time now, and have been torn between the Logitech Harmony series of remote controls and this - the Dinovo Mini bluetooth keyboard.
I eventually plumped for this after missing the boat with the Amazon harmony offers, and I'm REALLY glad that I did!
The first thing I would like to comment on is the build quality which is, in usual Logitech fashion, second to none. The devide feels sturdy and well built without being clunky and overly combersome and really is a pleasure to use. My concerns in this department were in relation to the lid - as I'd heard reports that it was quite flimsy and at risk of snapping off, but I can honestly say that it would take deliberate effort to strain the hinge enough for it to snap.
I haven't got the facility to test it's PS3 compatibility as I don't own a console myself, but with my Windows XP MCE based machine and my Vista Ultimate laptop it really was plug and play - just pop the dongle into the USB port and pair it with the keyboard using the red buttons (the button on the keyboard is secreted inside the battery compartment, for reference).
The keys offer a decent, resounding tactile response - far removed from the rubbery efforts usually found on ultra portable keyboards and remote controls. Whilst I'm sure that nobody would fancy typing a 50,000 word dissertation on this, it's absolutely spot on for smaller chunks of text - including this review! :D
The touchpad is a nice addition, and whilst it's unlikely that it'll get much use in my setup as a touch pad it's handy to have the facility should it be needed. Much more useful in the HTPC setup is the ability to flick a switch and have the touch pad converted into a D-Pad controller, giving much the same level of menu system control as the arrow buttons on your average TV remote. When in Media Centre mode it really is like having a remote control and keyboard all rolled into one.
And so, to conclude, BUY IT!! Yes, I really can't give it more praise than that...
faulknerm 25.03.2009 (25.03.2009)
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Review of Logitech diNovo Mini - keyboard , Dual-purpose ClickPad
Advantages: Sustains your want of comfort Disadvantages: The price...
...with models of diNovo keyboards, Logitech have made miniature keyboard in particular for such situations. If you sit comfortably in your armchair, and the distance to the PC seems infinite, you can use this keypad. Besides the fact that it is small, the functionality is the same as a regular keyboard. Logitech diNovo Mini is a great gadget in so many ways. The way in which it is created and functions gives you the feeling that you can control everything ... ...Logitech diNovo Mini includes a Li-Ion accumulator, able to resist for about a month until it is recharged. Despite his price (big?), you can consider it an extremely useful accessory for the PC, as well as for the PS3. Have you tried the chat function? It is very impressive. ...
Erolkus 25.11.2008
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Enjoy total control of your PC entertainment from your sofa. Palm-sized, cordless mini-keyboard fits in your hand and gives you optimal control and access of the PC entertainment you love, including browsing the Internet, watching TV, listening to music and playing PC games. Dedicated Windows Media Center controls optimize launch and navigation of Microsoft's popular entertainment platform. Integrated, dual-purpose ClickPad enhances control and access with innovative technology that can be used as a touch pad and a directional pad. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries give you up to one month of battery life. Bluetooth wireless technology provides long-range wireless control from up to 10 m (30 ft). Backlighting makes text entry effortless, even in low light.
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