[Hannes The Hun]

I use the Collect3 iPhone remote. It's brilliant.

yeah, I saw it and again I'm glad to have an android phone where I am able to use the official and free remote app

[killer]

Hi,

I got the lenovo originally for my bedroom htpc, unfortunately it does not have a backlight which means its nearly impossible to use in dark or dim conditions. I then opted for a rii mini keyboard and haven't looked back since. Dont get me wrong, the lenovo is a decent piece of kit for the price but if you are intending to use in a darkened room you might want to look elsewhere.

cheers

Yup I would opt for this one

[dmbslc]

I love that thing, had a chance to use the unit for a client of mine and think the q150 makes a perfect XBMC box!!

Hey cold_realms,

I am looking into the Q150 and I thought I saw on Lenovos web that the nic is 10/100/1000...is this correct? because on Newegg it only shows 100MB under the specs..

I have used the Acer Revo but I really need the Optical for my other room, so that is where this Q150 looks great!


Thanks!

[osirisjem]

I then opted for a rii mini keyboard and haven't looked back since.

2.4GHz 2.4G Wireless Rii Mini PC Keyboard with Touchpad -Black
http://www.tomtop.com/24g-wireless-mini-...10332.html



This keyboard looks great.

IdeaCentre Q150
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/landing_pages/.../2010/q150

Q150 mounted on a monitor.


Nice unit !

[osirisjem]

2.4GHz Wireless Rii Mini PC Keyboard with Touchpad



Does this thing have to stick out of the keyboard ?
Looks like it would break easy.

http://www.tomtop.com/24g-wireless-mini-...0332.html#

[cl4w]

2.4GHz Wireless Rii Mini PC Keyboard with Touchpad



Does this thing have to stick out of the keyboard ?
Looks like it would break easy.

http://www.tomtop.com/24g-wireless-mini-...0332.html#

I have two of it and I cannot recommend them.

Though the design is nice and the case is well processed but ...
The broadcasting achievement is quite low. When i sit on my couch which is approx 2.5 meters away from my htpc the radiocommunication very often breaks down. The Touchpad sometimes acts realy slow ... keys do not react ... ect. IMHO the device is probably suitable for presentation purposes but not for controling a htpc comfortably. Now I have bought a dinovo mini which i will test later.

[osirisjem]

I have two of it and I cannot recommend them.

The broadcasting achievement is quite low. When i sit on my couch which is approx 2.5 meters away from my htpc the radio communication very often breaks down.

Thanks for this valued user experience.
Do you have to have that thing sticking out for it to work ?

Now I have bought a dinovo mini which i will test later.

Let us know how it goes !

Periboard-710 wireless super mini keyboard w/ touchpad (ebay)
Wonder is this is any better ?
US $74.95
source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ell_kymo5w4
Seems like NOT ! Just typing Hello produced noticeable delays !

[philw132]

Tivo just came out with a remote for their DVRs, it looks like a series 2 tivo remote however it has a slide out keyboard.. Looks sweet for a quick use.. It might be able to be mapped for xbmc

[automated]

2.4GHz Wireless Rii Mini PC Keyboard with Touchpad



Does this thing have to stick out of the keyboard ?
Looks like it would break easy.

http://www.tomtop.com/24g-wireless-mini-...0332.html#

HAHA, thats the USB receiver, you take it out of the keyboard and plug it into your computer.

[osirisjem]

Looks a bit big ... it's Logitech revue's Google TV keyboard.

[christoofar]

Seems like an awkward way to have to hold it in order to be able to use the mousepad

[sternyy]

I purchased the logitech mini... returning it. The mouse isnt as easy to use as I thought. I also dont like that you cant use the media keys to control anything in win7. Sort of a bummer, especially if someone else uses the remote. Does the Lenovo have media keys that actually work in win7?

[Temar]

I have two of it and I cannot recommend them.

Though the design is nice and the case is well processed but ...
The broadcasting achievement is quite low. When i sit on my couch which is approx 2.5 meters away from my htpc the radiocommunication very often breaks down. The Touchpad sometimes acts realy slow ... keys do not react ... ect. IMHO the device is probably suitable for presentation purposes but not for controling a htpc comfortably. Now I have bought a dinovo mini which i will test later.

I can't agree with your conclusion. I also have one device and it works quite well from a distance of about 4m. I only get problems when there are other 2.4Ghz transmitters in close proximity, i.e. when I have my laptop on my lap with active WLAN. This might also be the cause for your broadcasting problems.

Do you have i.e. a WLAN router in close range of your HTPC? If this is the case you will get problems with most wireless keyboards.

[Schumi]

http://images.techtree.com/ttimages/stor..._revue.jpg
Looks a bit big ... it's Logitech revue's Google TV keyboard.

Holly s..t that perfect.

[pathartl]

I recently bought one of these. It's a real joy to use. I had a remote that came with my Hauppauge HVR-1600 working perfectly with XBMC, but the remote was just awkward to use. This is truly a delight. I often find myself alt-tabbing to configure other services on my HTPC, and it's just nice to have something so small that works so well. I got mine for about $45. The range on it is perfect. It's very responsive. The typing gets a little getting used to, and I disabled mice input on XBMC because I would be watching a movie, bump the remote/keyboard and it would bring up the OSD. Not a huge deal, but annoying when you're really into a movie.

One of the best solutions I've used for a remote. It takes a little getting used to, but it's worth it.