Just want i wanted a pefect keyboad & mouse for my HTPC

chaparral · 6 Jun 2015 at 08:37

I just seen this and it looks like it going be the perfect keyboard & mouse setup for a HTPC...

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/landing/lapdog

EDIT: I just notice how much it costs..

•Available as a standalone station for $89, or complete with keyboard for $199..

$199 OUCH!

Relentless81 · 6 Jun 2015 at 08:50

That's far too expensive, I use a Logitech Wireless keyboard and mouse which cost £11 IIRC and does the job fine

Buckster · 6 Jun 2015 at 10:56

I use one of these - its slightly bigger than previous keyboard/keypads I've had but works flawlessly and batteries seem to last forever - and it was reasonably cheap

Logitech K400

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r

JDR82 · 6 Jun 2015 at 11:13

+1 for the Logitech K400, nice and cheap, small and works great.

chaparral · 6 Jun 2015 at 18:25

Buckster said:
I use one of these - its slightly bigger than previous keyboard/keypads I've had but works flawlessly and batteries seem to last forever - and it was reasonably cheap

Logitech K400

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r

JDR82 said:
+1 for the Logitech K400, nice and cheap, small and works great.

These are the keyboards I already have for my HTPC

Buckster · 6 Jun 2015 at 18:54

I had a Keysonic too - great build quality - but the battery life on my one (Bluetooth I think) was very poor

I'm not sure if I've even changed the batteries in the K400 yet - it just seems to go on and on - and I never turn if "off" so to speak

Hawklan · 4 Jul 2015 at 16:10

I'm in a similar boat, as I have a Logitech K400. The form factor is great, but I find the trackpad a bit unresponsive.

I'm on the hunt for similar form factor as the K400, but with a capacitive trackpad

Darryn · 5 Jul 2015 at 15:13

I use a Logitech K830 and love it, illuminated so makes it ideal for use in the dark when watching movies etc.

lego · 6 Jul 2015 at 01:39

Dinovo Edge is the best one have used (And been through quite a few)

Mostly nowaday I just use remote mouse app on my phone, just simply does what i need.

asim18 · 6 Jul 2015 at 06:20

Darryn said:
I use a Logitech K830 and love it, illuminated so makes it ideal for use in the dark when watching movies etc.

^ This would be my keyboard of choice for a HTPC. I'm considering it.

That Corsair thing in OP is for gaming while sitting upright in an armchair, it would be way too cumbersome/uncomfortable for HTPC use.

If I want to use my HTPC its because I want to lie down/get comfortable. Not have a plank of wood draped across my thighs with a keyboard, mouse and wires hanging out of it. I've got my desk for that.

Put your TV on your computer desk and replace your office chair with an armchair and you've basically got that Corsair abomination for free, or just buy a plank of wood and glue some memory foam onto it, it does exactly the same thing.

shadow_boxer · 6 Jul 2015 at 12:52

JDR82 said:
+1 for the Logitech K400, nice and cheap, small and works great.

This. Tried loads of setup for HTPC stuff and this always wins...probably why I have two of them!

D3K · 6 Jul 2015 at 12:55

K400 is nice on a solid surface, but I have difficulty stabilising it on my lap. I haven't used it for ages for that reason, I actually prefer getting up off the sofa and walking to the PC