Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition ( ZV1-00004 )
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This three-in-one wireless keyboard, mouse, and remote lets you control a Media Center PC from the couch. Launch digital media, surf the Web, watch movies, and send instant messages from up to 30 feet away. Features Backlit media keys: Easily control your Media Center even in low-light conditions. 30-foot wireless range: Wirelessly control a variety of digital entertainment devices from up to 30 feet away. Sleek, three-in-one design: Enjoy all of your digital media clutter-free. The three-in-one design integrates a keyboard with a mouse and remote control. Built-in television controls: Turn your TV on and off and control volume with convenient, built-in functionality. Green Start button: Put Media Cent (more…)
Oct 20th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I have been looking for a good wireless keyboard with built in mouse for some time. I have Media Center and I really wish I could control the PC portion from the couch. When I saw this for sale, I just had to have it. I immidiately took it home, hooked it up, and was sorely disappointed. The keyboard works fine. The Media Center specific buttons work fine. The mouse control is so bad I thought I had a defective unit. Alas, I found other reviews on the net indicating that i did not. The mouse looks like the little pointing device on Thinkpad laptops. It isn’t. Rather than just pushing to the side, you have to push down to make it work. It seems that you have to push down in the direction you want to go. This means if you want to switch directions, you have to let up and push down in another direction. Trying to get the mouse onto anything is an exercise in frustration. If you want a good remote keyboard, consider this. If you want a remote mouse too, stay away. Mine will be going back to the store.
Oct 20th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Used this remote keyboard for 4 days. It’s attractive, well designed and easy to use. An earlier reviewer described the mouse pointer as being awful and it is — BUT ONLY WHEN THE UNIT IS BRAND NEW. Initially the mouse pointer is difficult to use by way of the amount of finger pressure required to get it to operate. During the first few days of operation, it was difficult to place the cursor exactly where I wanted it because of the amount of pressure required. HOWEVER AFTER 3 DAYS OF USAGE THE POINTER HAS BROKEN IN AND NOW WORKS JUST AS GOOD AS A TOUCH STICK ON A QUALITY LAPTOP. I can now recommend this keyboard remote to anyone seeking the convenience of wanting a wireless keyboard/remote without having to manipulate 2 separate units. It’s easy to use from your own lap, table or computer drawer. JUST REMEMBER WHAT I MENTIONED EARLIER — WHEN YOU FIRST USE A NEW UNIT YOU WILL ACTUALLY HATE IT BECAUSE OF THE INITIAL STIFFNESS AND STUBBORN MOVEMENT OF THE POINTER, but give it a few days and hardly any pressure is required from your finger.
Oct 21st, 2009 at 3:16 am
A great keyboard with an esthetically pleasing and very ergonomic design. I have a media center in my living room and it completes the experience well. All the shortcuts keys to for the media center are right there. As many reviewers, I had a hard time with the pointer to control the mouse but by going to the control panel -> mouse and reducing the cursor speed (nearly to the min) it ended up working nicely.