 Fantastic keyboard for the PS3 |
| Review Date: October 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Anime Junkie, Hawaii |
I tried a standard wireless Logitech KB with the PS3 and while it worked, the range was only about 10 feet. As my couch is about 20 feet from the PS3, I had to string the KB receiver into the middle of the room. No such problem with the Mediaboard. I walked into a back bedroom over 50 ft away and it was able to transmit that distance through a number of walls. It is glossy black with a chrome strip on the top to complement the PS3. The X and O buttons are mapped to the Enter and Esc keys respectively; which works well since the X is usually "OK" and O is typically "Back". The touchpad beats using the D-pad to move around the PlayStation Store. I have not used the media buttons on the top since I have the Sony remote. Once you pair up the Mediaboard to the PS3 (which is an easy process) you don't have to do it again. I was concerned that I would have to pair it up each time I turned on the Mediaboard or PS3.
I only have three small issues with the Mediaboard. One, the power switch is a slider built into the chrome strip. There is a little nub in the center that I assume was to provide some grip. It doesn't help since the surface of the button is slick. I just use my fingernail to move the switch back and forth. Second: no Start button. You need to press Start to begin downloads from the Playstation Store. Not a big issue as you can use the arrow keys to move to the Start image on the screen and hit the Enter (X) key. Third: no PS button. A strange omission. It might have to do with the fact that the Mediaboard does not show up as a controller on the PS3.
I highly recommend the Mediaboard for anyone looking for a keyboard for their PS3.
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Great Bluetooth Keyboard !!
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| Review Date: January 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: ungrecco, NY |
| Just received this keyboard last night. Was worried from the reviews that construction might be flimsy. Not the case. I had the Logitech DiNovo desktop (keyboard, number pad, and mouse) previously. The number pad went missing pretty quickly and the keyboard was not the toughest of keyboards. The left CTRL key stopped working after about a year. I was using it for my living room computer (music, net surfing, etc), so use was not tremendous. Another year later, the keyboard croaked and mouse went missing, so it was time for a new bluetooth combo. Not much out there at the time of this writing - Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard (expensive) and the Microsoft combo set, but it requires WinXP SP2, which I wasn't keen on. I considered the Bestbuy Razorfish, but that looked pretty cheap. I found this one for PS3, but was worried about compatability with a regular computer (I don't have PS3). I got the box, opened it up, used another keyboard and mouse to set up, and DONE! Up and running in under 3 minutes. The keyboard weight is perfect. Not too light and not terribly heavy. Doesn't feel cheap. Looks great with piano black and chrome finish when its sitting unused. If you've used a laptop touchpad, you can use this thing. A couple tweaks on the mouse movement settings and all set! There is no WIN key, but use Ctrl-Esc instead. The key stroke depth is great. Longer stroke than the Dinovo Desktop - also quieter. The touchpad also has scrolling - BIG PLUS. The keyboard even has two keys on the bottom left which emulate the left and right mouse buttons, making dragging a bit easier than using just the right hand. Finally, there's a power switch, which helps with battery life. Two AA's and this thing goes! For the money, this is the best bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo around. Keep in mind, this is used on an entertainment computer, not a gamer. Gamers obviously need a better mouse, but the keyboard is still great. Overall, for a living room / entertaining computer, this keyboard rates an A+. |
Quite nice keyboard for HT-PC
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| Review Date: April 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Harold R. Schatz, Raleigh, NC United States |
| I got this keyboard to replace the Microsoft IR Media Center keyboard that I have. This former keyboard worked OK and had pretty good range, but you had to have line of site between the KB and the receiver and the mouse 'plunger' didn't work well. This new Logitech keyboard was very easy to install, has great range and the mouse pad is very usable. It's light-weight but doesn't feel cheap. It has an on/off switch, so I haven't encountered the annoying 'wake up delay' that other BT devices with power management have (just remember to turn it off when not in use to save battery power). No Start button, but just use Ctrl-Esc instead. Quite a good bargain for a BT keyboard. Don't forget to order a BT USB receiver for your PC since that doesn't come with the KB. |
Works with Mac mini, sort of
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| Review Date: May 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: James W., Fairfax, VA USA |
I bought this keyboard with the intention of using it for both a Mac mini and future PS3 so I can only comment on it's use as a general BT keyboard. I am using the mini as a media center PC so having a BT keyboard with mousepad was essential. The keyboard itself is of normal size and is slight wider than a standard A/V component (e.g. stereo receiver). Like others have said, the quality is good but not great. My keyboard has a slight bow to it where it does not sit flush on a flat surface. Maybe that was by design, who knows. Other than the keyboard, the package includes a manual and batteries, no setup CD but no big deal. I was able to pair it up with the mini for the first time in less than a half minute. The response is great, never any lag. The only thing that makes this keyboard NOT ideal for a mac is the lack of extra function keys other than CTRL and ALT. There are no FN or COMMAND keys. Instead there is a left- and right-click "keys". I guess it makes more sense for a PS3. I was able to reassign the CTRL key to COMMAND and that's good enough for me. I could've assigned the caps lock key if I really needed CTRL. When restarting the mini, there are no pairing issues. It will pair within a couple of seconds of turning the keyboard on. All in all, I am happy with this keyboard and hope to have a similar impression once I get a PS3.
UPDATE:
There was a point where the keyboard could not be found by my Mac mini. I thought it was the Mac at first. Then I changed the batteries and now it works fine. So if you're having trouble pairing this keyboard, check the batteries. |
Workes great with Linux Ubuntu 9.10; $100 cheaper than logitech's diNovo Edge
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| Review Date: November 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Olga Stewart, Florida couch |
Using it on a Fujitsu Laptop for my theater. etc from the couch :) No PS3 here just a computer with tons of cables coming off of it.
I sold my diNovo Edge which I loved with my theater when I sold my house. I like this keyboard better though; good thing I wanted to save a couple bucks!
Pros:
-Works just as well as the Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard but $100 cheaper.
-Works in about 1 1/2minutes with Linux Ubuntu 9.10 (the bluetooth is flawlessly easy)
-No charging needed (2 AA batteries have lasted a week so far and I'm typing with it now; also I have left it on over night half the days so it's been on for well over 100 hrs so far.
-No charger to place near the couch so I can reach the keyboard easily like with the "edge". I set the keyboard anywhere, which I think is my favorite thing about it so far.
-Mouse pad is exactly like a laptop or the diNovo edge keyboard PERFECT
-Way lighter than the diNovo
-batteries won't cost a fortune when the diNovo's lithium goes bad.
Cons:
-You have to use the shift key for Capital letters or keep track bc no light on the keyboard shows you when caps is on. Operating system can be setup to notify when CAPS is "on"
-No volume buttons so I set up hotkeys e.g. (ctrl & up arrow) under keyboard settings
-No built in hotkeys except PS3 stuff but problem solved above
-No back-lighting obviously to save battery life.
All in all I give it a 9.75 out of 10. Minus .25 because of the CAPS issue, but an LED would run the batteries down so I understand why there is no signifying caps light. I just have to trust when I come back to the keyboard it's not on caps. My best purchase rating of 2009 so far goes to this couch-man's dream machine.
UPDATE: 3 weeks (2 of which I left the power on to test) and it's still on the first set of batteries. No issues, I love this thing! |
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