2011-03-02, 01:05
master345 Wrote:I know what you mean but: 1) remotes generally don't have keyboard facility and 2) keyboards are generally big compared to a mouse or a programmable game controller or remote.3) millions of gamers already use this method with x360 and ps3 text input.
All I'm saying, it's not necessarily a step backwards if your still keeping the moving forwards bits too :-)
Point taken. It is budget dependant but here are a few ideas that I use successfully;
1. Logitech DiNovo Mini Keyboard - use this most of the time. Compact unit with a cursor/touchpad in case you need to use the mouse in Windows etc...
2. Logitech Harmony 900 or Harmony One remote used with a USB-UIRT receiver and EventGhost software. This remote, being universal can control all you IR devices. Have EventGhost configured so the number keys on the remote act like predictive test allowing you to search down your collection by hitting the numbers in sequence (not by spelling the name but literally the same as texting, it will filter your library down to the letters entered in any part of the title, not just the beginning). This also works great.
The above 2 solutions are not the cheapest on the market but there are numerous mini bluetooth/RF keyboards out there that will do the job just as well.