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Features
- Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Product Description
Keyboard/Keypad
Pointing Device
Interfaces/Ports
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Customer reviews
Works great with Vista Ultimate Media Center 
by .. Michael P. Fettig (Seattle, WA)
*Note* This keyboard will only work if you have Media Center and the e-home IR sensor installed on your computer!
I've recently set up Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit with Media Center on my 42inch plasma and this is my finishing purchase. Even though this keyboard says for Windows XP, it runs great with Vista, no drivers needed! Looked around for a while for a keyboard that will fully complement Media Center and this seems to be it. My first choice would be the DiNovo Edge(about $175), but for only $33 bucks(+shipping), how could you go wrong?
Pros: Keyboard is the right size for your lap. Feels solid and well built. It has all the Media Center function keys built into the keyboard which is great! Keyboard works outside of Media Center as well, used it in Internet Explorer, Windows Mail, and Microsoft Word, etc. Spent a good part of Saturday using this keyboard. Media keys on left and right side of keyboard are lit and can be turned off. Keyboard keys are not backlit but thats ok with me, saves batteries. I didn't find any typing lag and I guess there wouldn't be because there is no lag in InfraRed. Worked great from 15 feet away (didn't try any farther) and IR works great even with obstructions. Nice rubber feet on the bottom keep the keyboard from slipping off furniture. Can also program a few functions of your TV remote into this keyboard.
Cons: The mouse nipple (best way I can describe it) takes some getting used to. A bit tedious, but ok for Media Center usage. It breaks-in a bit after a while, make sure to slow down the mouse tracking speed in Control Panels. I know someone who develops Media Center for Microsoft and he hates the mouse part of this keyboard. I hear Microsoft may be working on a new version of this keyboard. I will probably buy a nice bluetooth mouse eventually. I could program my Hitachi's TV remote into the keyboard, maybe yours will work.
If I could go back in time, I would still buy this keyboard!
Excellent addition to MCE by .. Suzanne DalBon ()
Using this with Vista Ultimate. Range is fine, and it doesn't need a direct line of sight to the receiver. Having the additional functionality of the full keyboard and mouse is great, I've been able to disconnect the dedicated set and still have full control of the PC inside and outside of Media Center from the couch. While not required, this certainly adds to the usability of this as a regular PC. It also makes media searches and labeling much easier. The backlit media keys are great when watching movies. The form factor is easy to store (slides unnoticeably under the front edge of the couch) and is light enough to easily hold one handed.
Microsoft MCE IR keyboard by .. A. SIMHA (Cary NC)
- Easy to get it working
- Package from Amazon was new and perfect
- Great functionality (sleep, dvd menu, MCE menu), volume, channel change
It is of course directional being IR. I'm using it with Vista Home Premium edition and both this and my IR remote seems to get stuck every once in a while - for instance if you are doing down menu it keeps going down and does not stop. Only reboot fixes that.
Wireless Keyboard Review by .. Anthony J. Seiberlich (Pa)
I read all the reviews on this item before I bought it and I went into the deal expecting it to be "not so great", but functiional.
I am actually very impressed with it. The mouse takes a bit to get used to but it dosent take that long. You have to push it down to activate it but you get used to it real quick. Compared to the other options available, (Corded mouse and keyboard) I think it is well worth the $30 I paid for it. I would recommend this as a viable solution for Media Center. It works well with it, all the required "hot buttons" are there.
It is also worth mentioning that the left and right mouse buttons are on the left side of the keyboard and the mouse controller is on the right. It works well with the way it is held in your hands.
I gave it 5 stars because it is very functional with little headaches. (You will get used to the mouse in about 10 minutes)
This is good stuff. by .. Mitch S. (Bartlett, TN)
This keyboard works as described and I think it is great. If you strictly use MCE or extenders, then you have to give this 5 stars. That is what it is made for. It boasts a solid build, small and light, thin and comfortable. All the buttons are where they should be and work properly. The 'pointer'(mouse alternative) is goofy, but works if you have half a brain. You have to keep in mind that half these reviews from the computer section are from half-wits expecting something that's not really there. Overactive imaginations and no technical know-how :P.