Logitech diNovo Mini Black Portable Keyboard

Nearly perfect HTPC Control

Strengths: Great size, long battery life, and nearly a complete keyboard and mouse substitute

Weakness: PC/PS3 switch inconveniently located; function keys could have been implemented by having more of the keys do double-duty as blue-colored "Fn" options

I agree entirely with the review written in early April by another user. This is an awesome device - one of those rare PC-related purchases that will make you absolutely delighted, with a minimum of fuss. I would add that switching back from PS3 control to HTPC control has a glitch besides moving the switch inside the battery compartment: even after I went into the PS3's menu and told it to...

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By member: caseyahenry - Apr 12, 2008

The Essential Home Theater Keyboard

Strengths: integrated cursor, keyboard, and media center controls; living room-friendly clamshell design; excellent battery life; PS3 compatibility

Weakness: frustrating touchpad control; dirt and fingerprint magnet

When I recently purchased my first home theater PC (HTPC), my first order of business was to locate a keyboard & mouse that would be comfortable to use in my living room on a regular basis. I was frustrated to find only a few devices designed specifically to be used with HTPC systems, and none of those seemed adequate for the task. There were one or two devices that integrated keyboards and a...

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Good HTPC Keyboard

Strengths: Small, Cover protects it from accidental keystrokes, Bluetooth

Weakness: Could use remote charging dock and Universal remote control functions, its very pricey.

Great little keyboard, its small but if you can thumb-type blackberry style your fine. It "fits in" with your remote controls and doesn't require a lap full of space. I bought it to replace a belkin remote keyboard and despite the price it is great.

Wayyyyy tooooooo smalllllllllll

Strengths: When it works it's great.

Weakness: Tiny keys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor functionality - Logitech shouldn't have released this yet. Needs new drivers/software.

The basic functions of the mouse and keyboard works fine without a need to install the software, just plug and play. However, the advanced function required to install their software. There is no instruction came with the box or on the Logitech website. The installation took a long time for it to discover the bluetooth device, so it seems like it hang but don't worry, it will come back. After the...

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By member: iSalon - May 28, 2008

convenient control for Living Room Media PC

Strengths: small, easy to use, back-lit

Weakness: mouse is hard to use, no good for other purposes

bot this for my HDTV Media PC in the living room, and it works exactly as I expected. The keyboard is small, well, I use PDA and iphone all the time, so no issue here for me. The mouse is hard to control, will they can use something like the Track-Point of IBM or better touchpad like on notebooks.

The DiNovo is Mini Keyboard/touchpad.

Strengths: Bluetooth, good range. compact good and bad. Rechargeable battery. Back lighted keys. Expensive looking packaging. Fine Engineering/COol design. Works out the box, no software installation necessary.

Weakness: Huge software package, close too 200MBytes. Price. Feels like a Delicate piece of plastic. Keys could be bigger.

Biggest concern is the touchy keys, seem they will not hold up to normal everyday use. The price is sort of high. $120 or so. I'm glad I bought it cause it's a one of a kind. I wanted a bluetooth trackball so long, but had to settle for this. I know totally different device, but has a touchpad. Software is bloatware. You don't really need to install it under Vista/Xp. I think the instructions say...

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SMALL. SLEEK AND GREAT FOR HTPCs

Strengths: very sleek. easy to use. nice compartment to hold bluetooth adapter.

Weakness: the mousepad takes some getting used to

This is a great item especially if you are using it for an HTPC setup. It has great battery life and I love the fact that you can store the bluetooth adapter away if you are on the go.

diNovo Mini

Strengths: Full function remote, Good range

Weakness: Awkard location of PC/PS3 switch

This is a useful device for use with home theater PC or PS3. Works on a bluetooth platform. Has a complete keyboard functionality. The change switch for PC or PS3 use is not conveniently located.

Cool HTPC Gadget

Strengths: Compact; cool factor; powers down when lid is closed; good range; backlit display

Weakness: SMALL!! Shift key for certain common functions is klutzy; connect button on adapter is small

I wanted a compact keyboard for my HTPC with backlit keyboard. I wanted the diNovo Edge, but the keyboard does not backlight the keys. This is a necessary in a near dark media room. The diNovo Mini is certainly a cool looking device! It gets lots of comments when friends check out my media room. Installation was relatively easy. I was surfing within five minutes. The manual is fairly sparse, and...

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