What is it?
diNovo Mini wireless keyboard.
How much will it cost me?
$150.
Who makes it?
Why should I care?
If you've got a Windows Media Center PC or a Playstation 3 in your living room, and you want to get the most out of it, this is a clever-but-somewhat-pricey solution.
How would you describe it?
Windows Media Center PCs and PS3s may not quite be brothers from another mother, but they do share a similar urge to be the all-singing, all-dancing set top box for the living room by letting you you navigate photos, listen to music, watch video and browse the Internet. To do all of those things well requires a few more buttons than your typical remote, which is where Logitech's diNovo Mini wireless keyboard comes in. It connects to your PC or PS3 via Bluetooth 2.0 wireless, with a range of roughly thirty feet. The media controls allow you to easily adjust volume or switch channels; the keypad lets you perform text searches or fill out forms more quickly than would an onscreen keyboard; and the subtle backlighting means you won't have to whip out a flashlight to see what you're doing. The ClickPad, which you can see pictured in the upper-right corner of the device, works both as a D-pad for navigating menus and as a touchpad like you'd find on a laptop, which comes in particularly handy for Web browsing.
When can I get my hands on it?
February 2008.
What's your verdict?
Try. We like it...but we're reluctant to spend more than $100 for what's essentially a remote control.
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