Anyone here use a logitech PS3 keyboard ??

chaparral · 25 Nov 2007 at 14:46

I was looking at one these logitech PS3 keyboards in a shop yesterday and was wondering if there any good...

Any of you guys use one these logitech PS3 keyboard with your PS3 ???

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/3616&cl=gb,en

Use Cordless MediaBoard Pro™ to quickly set up profiles.
Quick media keys simplify Web browsing and provide easy access to entertainment media.

Control and Convenience
Cordless Bluetooth® technology: Use your Logitech® Cordless MediaBoard Pro™ up to 10 m away from your PLAYSTATION®3.
Integrated touch pad with vertical scrolling: Eliminates the need for a mouse. Perfect for living room use.
A real keyboard for your PLAYSTATION®3: Enter Web addresses, type messages, and manage your user profiles more quickly and efficiently.
Quick media keys: Makes Web browsing easier and provides instant access to media control panel, movie menus, and more.

Style
Slim, stylish design: Lightweight body and thin profile make Cordless MediaBoard Pro™ perfect for living room use.

NokkonWud · 25 Nov 2007 at 14:53

That's pretty nice looking, wouldn't mind that for my PC tbh! Only problem would be the position of the arrow keys where the left arrow is where 'ctrl' should be. Other than that, it looks quite nice.

Nanoman · 25 Nov 2007 at 14:54

thats well nice! Never seen it before! Buy it !!

edit: looking at it tho isnt it a jap layout with 'X' being 'Esc' and 'O' being enter???

chaparral · 25 Nov 2007 at 14:55

NokkonWud said:
That's pretty nice looking, wouldn't mind that for my PC tbh! Only problem would be the position of the arrow keys where the left arrow is where 'ctrl' should be. Other than that, it looks quite nice.

I was hoping it would also work with a HTPC am hoping to built soon...

NokkonWud · 25 Nov 2007 at 14:57

Nanoman said:
thats well nice! Never seen it before! Buy it !!

edit: looking at it tho isnt it a jap layout with 'X' being 'Esc' and 'O' being enter???

True., but I'm sure you'd get used to it. Using 'O' to navigate menu's isn't hard to get used to.

Nanoman · 25 Nov 2007 at 15:02

Yea I had it when i got my jap psp, took a while to get used to and its alright when you do, but going back was well annoying! Kept cancelling everything!

NokkonWud · 25 Nov 2007 at 15:18

LOL, I've had that problem too. I wish they'd make 'square' as cancel, then there wouldn't be any problems

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rp2000 · 25 Nov 2007 at 17:18

chaparral said:
I was looking at one these logitech PS3 keyboards in a shop yesterday and was wondering if there any good...

Any of you guys use one these logitech PS3 keyboard with your PS3 ???

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/3616&cl=gb,en

Hi, Not to put a downer on your purchase, but the only thing "PS3" about that keyboard is that it uses Bluetooth. I cannot possibly think that the extra buttons on it will work on your PS3 as it uses a standard USB HID profile for keyboards/mice. A USB keyboard/mouse or RF keyboard (with transmitter) would offer you the exact same functions as this device, for the PS3 (obviously on PC you will get the extra functions with drivers).

Would be a very expensive test to prove though

I personally use:

(not bluetooth though).

rp2000

Inoshishi · 25 Nov 2007 at 17:33

rp2000 said:
I personally use:

(not bluetooth though).

rp2000

Same here, excellent bit of kit, hope to use it with my Mac Mini too

Oh btw, thats what she said!

james.miller · 25 Nov 2007 at 17:37

ive seen a few shops round here with them in stock but annoyingly.......only in silver. i mean really....why?

dannyraul · 25 Nov 2007 at 17:58

Yea ive seen that logitech in silver in a certain high street games store on offer, but as rp200 rightly says the keysonic is a much better bet and thats what i will be purchasing for the ps3 and my htpc which runs ubuntu and debian. I also don't like the positioning of the touch pad on the logitech, much prefer the keysonic layout.

rp2000 · 25 Nov 2007 at 21:10

dannyraul said:
Yea ive seen that logitech in silver in a certain high street games store on offer, but as rp200 rightly says the keysonic is a much better bet and thats what i will be purchasing for the ps3 and my htpc which runs ubuntu and debian. I also don't like the positioning of the touch pad on the logitech, much prefer the keysonic layout.

After years of using server console kvm's and laptop's it is a breeze to use, and at less than £25 I can't grumble! The only issue with the Logitech is the touchpad placement, as you say, but I guess if you don't use server kit or a laptop daily it would not be an issue.

I also use mine in MAC OSX, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003. (I'm sure it will work on the 360 as well, but not tried it yet).

rp2000

oweneades · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:38

rp2000 said:
Hi, Not to put a downer on your purchase, but the only thing "PS3" about that keyboard is that it uses Bluetooth. I cannot possibly think that the extra buttons on it will work on your PS3 as it uses a standard USB HID profile for keyboards/mice. A USB keyboard/mouse or RF keyboard (with transmitter) would offer you the exact same functions as this device, for the PS3 (obviously on PC you will get the extra functions with drivers).

Would be a very expensive test to prove though

I personally use:

(not bluetooth though).

rp2000

Snap. Works just fine as well. (althougyh my rabbit does like a little nibble now and again at the USD dongle lol)

Nanoman · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:48

If youve got the money tho that keyboard on looks alone is worth the purchase, looks like they have based it on the ps3 so couldnt see why everything shouldnt work?

ZG002 · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:52

i love the look of it lol.. only thing i dont like is by the looks it just runs on two AA batterys.. and dont have a charging cradle etc. think that would annoy me

Inoshishi · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:55

ZG002 said:
i love the look of it lol.. only thing i dont like is by the looks it just runs on two AA batterys.. and dont have a charging cradle etc. think that would annoy me

The Keysonic one runs off two batteries too, and i've yet to replace mine (had it since July)

ZG002 · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:59

Thats the keysonic lol its ugly.. yes im lame and love good looking hardware and that keyboard is sexy lol. Think i best get a HDTV first anyway as on a SDTV using the tinternet on my ps3 hurts lol. i hate christmas at times lol id of bought one about now if it wasnt for santa lol

Inoshishi · 26 Nov 2007 at 00:02

ZG002 said:
Thats the keysonic lol its ugly.. yes im lame and love good looking hardware and that keyboard is sexy lol. Think i best get a HDTV first anyway as on a SDTV using the tinternet on my ps3 hurts lol. i hate christmas at times lol id of bought one about now if it wasnt for santa lol

Yeah the keysonic is ugly, but practical.

chaparral · 26 Nov 2007 at 07:45

rp2000 said:
A USB keyboard/mouse or RF keyboard (with transmitter) would offer you the exact same functions as this device, for the PS3 (obviously on PC you will get the extra functions with drivers).

I have been using my spare logitech MX5000 bluetooth keyboard with my PS3..But it don't have a built in touch pad...

Am only thinking of getting this keyboard because it's wireless and has a built in touch pad,which am hoping is going to work fine with an HTPC (with bluetooth dongle)...

chaparral · 26 Nov 2007 at 19:08

I went back to the shop and bought this keyboard today

(And the X & O are on the right keys

)