The picture above illustrates the classic way of controlling a computer. Usually you need a mouse and separate HTPC keyboard to get the job done. But, what if you could merge mouse and keyboard together. What kind of gadget would that be?
The following round-up will introduce the 5 different attempts in finding the best HTPC remote by merging a mouse and keyboard.
Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard
The Lenovo Multimedia Remote is a small wireless remote that allows to control a HTPC over mouse and text inputs. It has quite good priceess and gives you control over mouse and text inputs. There are not many reviews available yet, so we have not heard much user experiences yet about this device.
diNovo Mini is small and stylish enough so that visitors would not even know you have an HTPC setup in your living room. The light sensing keypad looks very nice and the keys do not feel too small even for the fatter fingers.
Lazy pad integrates mouse and keyboard as a dynamic mouse pad. Quite interesting idea, but not much experiences reported.
Seems like this remote is a great idea in theary, but the execution has not been quite as successful. This big and bulky remote has a hidden keyboard that you can slide visible. Nokia N97 Mini anyone? Similar idea, but much better execution. That might be a killer remote control.
Apple iPod touch 64 GB (3rd Generation)
As we all know, not really a remote control as such, but has several good remote control apps available that allows you to turn the iPod as a mouse and keyboard.
So this round-up has covered the HTPC remote controls with built in keyboard. However, if you are not into the integrated keyboard remote controls, continue reading our top article about finding the best HTPC remote.
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