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The Logitech Keyboard Controller is a keyboard-based remote that gives you a natural way to search, find and enjoy what you’re looking for on Google TV systems.
This review is from : Logitech Keyboard Controller for Logitech Revue and Google TV
Awesome Home Theater Keyboard . Update: Right Click works as long as you hold the FN button. Also Windows 7 interprets the search key as the Windows key. The Play/Stop/Pause key as far as I can tell does the same thing regardless of FN. None of the FN number keys at the top are recongnized either. The back button next to the arrow keys doesn't work. But again without setpoint options I didn't expect them to work. Here's to hopeing logitech will provide that functionality. It is still a great product for an htpc and would definitly recommend it. 5 stars as soon as setpoint works.
Works great with Windows 7 and XBMC. Not sure if the live version of XBMC has drivers for it though. Touchpad works as expected however I cant find the right click =/ As of yet the logitech software doesn't have options to customize the keys but i'm sure that will come. The guide button brings up the windows media center.
Awesome Home Theater Keyboard . Update: Right Click works as long as you hold the FN button. Also Windows 7 interprets the search key as the Windows key. The Play/Stop/Pause key as far as I can tell does the same thing regardless of FN. None of the FN number keys at the top are recongnized either. The back button next to the arrow keys doesn't work. But again without setpoint options I didn't expect them to work. Here's to hopeing logitech will provide that functionality. It is still a great product for an htpc and would definitly recommend it. 5 stars as soon as setpoint works.
Works great with Windows 7 and XBMC. Not sure if the live version of XBMC has drivers for it though. Touchpad works as expected however I cant find the right click =/ As of yet the logitech software doesn't have options to customize the keys but i'm sure that will come. The guide button brings up the windows media center.
Logitech Keyboard Controller for Logitech Revue and Google TV Reviews
Price??? . Why is this the same price as "Logitech Revue Companion Box with Google TV and Keyboard Controller".
What is the point? Just Purchase the Full Kit for the same $99.00
Price??? . Why is this the same price as "Logitech Revue Companion Box with Google TV and Keyboard Controller".
What is the point? Just Purchase the Full Kit for the same $99.00
Logitech Keyboard Controller for Logitech Revue and Google TV Opinions
Takes some getting used to... . I purchased this keyboard to replace my HTPC keyboard that broke. I am NOT using this for the Revue or a Google TV so keep this in mind as you read my review.
Pros:
As with everything that I personally have ever gotten from Logitech, it feels like a quality build. Keystrokes are smooth and positive. RF receiver is consistent and dropped keystrokes are a rarity if I am within 15 feet of the comp. I send the video in to another room around the corner from the tower and the keyboard still reads REALLY well. I like having two Left clicks. There is one in the top left corner and one under the touchpad. It works well if you are holding the keyboard in both hands and having to manipulate the mouse. The media keys work for most part with Windows Media Center. The keyboard is a little on the small side and takes about two minutes before you will be typing comfortably. It is extremely light and thin. Once you set what you have to set it slides right out of sight.
Cons:
The lack of a true right click button. Yes I know that you can FN click and it acts like a right click, but that is a pain in the rump. I didnt think I would miss the F1-F12 keys...but I do... a lot. If you are thinking of using this keyboard for your main, think long and hard about if you use those F Keys. If you game, then you probably use them. Just something to think about.
Summary:
This Logitech keyboard is a thin, light, sleek keyboard that works well as an HTPC keyboard. At the time of this review it is 100 dollars and a little overpriced for an HTPC keyboard but I honestly am not sad that I got it.
Takes some getting used to... . I purchased this keyboard to replace my HTPC keyboard that broke. I am NOT using this for the Revue or a Google TV so keep this in mind as you read my review.
Pros:
As with everything that I personally have ever gotten from Logitech, it feels like a quality build. Keystrokes are smooth and positive. RF receiver is consistent and dropped keystrokes are a rarity if I am within 15 feet of the comp. I send the video in to another room around the corner from the tower and the keyboard still reads REALLY well. I like having two Left clicks. There is one in the top left corner and one under the touchpad. It works well if you are holding the keyboard in both hands and having to manipulate the mouse. The media keys work for most part with Windows Media Center. The keyboard is a little on the small side and takes about two minutes before you will be typing comfortably. It is extremely light and thin. Once you set what you have to set it slides right out of sight.
Cons:
The lack of a true right click button. Yes I know that you can FN click and it acts like a right click, but that is a pain in the rump. I didnt think I would miss the F1-F12 keys...but I do... a lot. If you are thinking of using this keyboard for your main, think long and hard about if you use those F Keys. If you game, then you probably use them. Just something to think about.
Summary:
This Logitech keyboard is a thin, light, sleek keyboard that works well as an HTPC keyboard. At the time of this review it is 100 dollars and a little overpriced for an HTPC keyboard but I honestly am not sad that I got it.
Works with Mac OS X on Mac mini . I was looking for a good keyboard/mouse for mac mini home theater PC and had a few requirements that none of the existing keyboard on the market could satisfy.
I needed a solid, stylish product with decent battery life, I needed to be able to navigate the pointing device (trackball or touchpad) and click it with one hand, and to have some option to scroll the pages in the browser.
Revue controller is sold as a Revuew/GoogleTV accessory, however after seeing that it uses Logitech Unify technology I decided that it will most likely work with any PC and it is worth the risk.
I was right, it does work. Touchpad is nice, tap to click is optional it can be enabled or disabled by some key combination. 1 year advertised battery life.
The only reason I don't give 5 stars yet is I am still looking for a way to enable two-finger scrolling, according to the video guides it does work when connected to Revue Box, but I can't get it working on my Mac Mini.
Overall it looks like a good and quality product I hope it will live longer than my last cheap chinese HTPC keyboard.
I needed a solid, stylish product with decent battery life, I needed to be able to navigate the pointing device (trackball or touchpad) and click it with one hand, and to have some option to scroll the pages in the browser.
Revue controller is sold as a Revuew/GoogleTV accessory, however after seeing that it uses Logitech Unify technology I decided that it will most likely work with any PC and it is worth the risk.
I was right, it does work. Touchpad is nice, tap to click is optional it can be enabled or disabled by some key combination. 1 year advertised battery life.
The only reason I don't give 5 stars yet is I am still looking for a way to enable two-finger scrolling, according to the video guides it does work when connected to Revue Box, but I can't get it working on my Mac Mini.
Overall it looks like a good and quality product I hope it will live longer than my last cheap chinese HTPC keyboard.
Logitech keyboard . I purchased the Sony google tv and I wanted a regular size keyboard. I did some research and came across this one. I would have been 100% satisfied until I found out the power button is not comparable with the tv. It will turn the tv of but not on. I called logitech they were not helpful and they pushed me off to Sony.
The perfect HTPC keyboard thus far. . Works perfect out of the box. Ultra thin... ultra light... The perfect size for a coffe table and Logitech quality.
I was very hesitant to purchase it because it lacks F keys and some keys are not mapped (or show a different symbol) that a standard keyboard. I did a lot of comparison, provably over 20 ~ 30 models reviewed before purchase.
I just kept coming back to this one because of size and logitech quality.
(I have over 10 Logitech product thus far more if you count the ones at work).
There are some keys that you will not be able to use for an HTPC, like record, forward and specific keys for the Google Review.
But right out of the box 90% of all keys work as they should with no drivers under Windows 7.
Odd keys are:
* Search (Lupe) is the Windows Key.
* Home key - launches Internet Explorer.
* Back key - previous screen (either IE or Windows Explorer or within context of what you are doing)
* OK/Enter or OK (inside arrows) is Enter.
* FN + Left Mouse click is Right Mouse click... (Wish there was a button for it !)
I could get a key mapper free application available on the web at several locations to actually make use of the few keys that do not work, but I do not need it at this time.
If in doubt go to YouTube.com for some reviews (I did) or to the Logitech forums... there is a lot of infomation there like how to enable the finger tap in the mouse pad (like a laptop) by pressing:
CTRL + SHIFT + FN + Page UP to enable it or CTRL + SHIFT + FN + Page Down to disable it.
You can adjust the mouse speed with the Windows mouse setting and you do not need to load Setpoint Drivers (there are none... doubt they'll ever make some).
Once you get use to the odd keys, you'll just fly around with it.
(I configured all the HTPC shared drives (lots of windows and right clicks) in no time.
Works great for Gaming in most games.
Very happy with purchase.
I was very hesitant to purchase it because it lacks F keys and some keys are not mapped (or show a different symbol) that a standard keyboard. I did a lot of comparison, provably over 20 ~ 30 models reviewed before purchase.
I just kept coming back to this one because of size and logitech quality.
(I have over 10 Logitech product thus far more if you count the ones at work).
There are some keys that you will not be able to use for an HTPC, like record, forward and specific keys for the Google Review.
But right out of the box 90% of all keys work as they should with no drivers under Windows 7.
Odd keys are:
* Search (Lupe) is the Windows Key.
* Home key - launches Internet Explorer.
* Back key - previous screen (either IE or Windows Explorer or within context of what you are doing)
* OK/Enter or OK (inside arrows) is Enter.
* FN + Left Mouse click is Right Mouse click... (Wish there was a button for it !)
I could get a key mapper free application available on the web at several locations to actually make use of the few keys that do not work, but I do not need it at this time.
If in doubt go to YouTube.com for some reviews (I did) or to the Logitech forums... there is a lot of infomation there like how to enable the finger tap in the mouse pad (like a laptop) by pressing:
CTRL + SHIFT + FN + Page UP to enable it or CTRL + SHIFT + FN + Page Down to disable it.
You can adjust the mouse speed with the Windows mouse setting and you do not need to load Setpoint Drivers (there are none... doubt they'll ever make some).
Once you get use to the odd keys, you'll just fly around with it.
(I configured all the HTPC shared drives (lots of windows and right clicks) in no time.
Works great for Gaming in most games.
Very happy with purchase.
Logitech Keyboard Controller . Great product. Performs flawlessly. Sony should include this with their Internet TV, instead of the remote that comes with it.
Great Keyboard for a media center or the like . I bought this keyboard because I use a desktop as a media center hooked up to my tv. I have played around with multiple remotes that are "built" for media centers but a keyboard is really the way to go. The touchpad is probably the weakest part of the product but given the fact that it is attached more than makes up for the faults. The built in media controls are also very good for quickly controlling media. Battery life is amazing with its built in auto shutoff function, so I can accidentally leave the keyboard on and not worry about the battery being dead in a couple hours. Also incredibly light and thin so it does not take up too much excess space and the stylish look makes it acceptable to put on the coffee table. A great purchase if your looking for a way to control your media center easily and effectively.
Great keyboard! . I bought this keyboard as a replacement for the remote that came with my Bravia internet TV. The Bravia remote had stopped working, and instead of trying to track another one down I bought this instead. It is an excellent keyboard! The size is perfect,super lightweight, and well designed. A few days ago my Bravia remote decided to start working again. This is the best part) Since I couldn't return this, and I didn't want to sell it, so I decided to see if it works with my computer, and it does! Although, I wouldn't recommend buying it just for your computer, not everything that you would think should work, works, and there are a lot of buttons that you don't need. Also, logitech sells a keyboard similar to this made specifically for computers. To recap, this is an EXCELLENT product.
Best little HTPC keyboard I've found to date . Almost perfect for HTPC.
Pros:
- on/off switch on the keyboard. battery saver.
- uses 2 AA batteries. Do not have to worry about built-in rechargable battery fading over time.
- small, elegant, sturdy built.
- trackpad works very well.
- keys have great feel for typing.
- WIRELESS RANGE is excellent. I used the wired extension to place the wireless USB plug on top on my HTPC, facing forward. I sit 20 feet away, and absolutely no problems with the trackpad or any of the keys.
Cons:
- keys are not backlit
- not specifically made for HTPC. some media keys do not work as they are intended
- no F-keys.
- no dedicated RIGHT mouse button. The Function + left mouse click works fine enough, but still...
- the price. $99 is a little high considering that my entire HTPC built is a shade under $800
** If Logitech ever gets around to making another version of this keyboard specifically for HTPC...with backlit keys, I would definitely buy(again).
Bottom Line: Best HTPC keyboard I've tried: taking into consideration portability, built-quality, functionality, and wireless range.
Pros:
- on/off switch on the keyboard. battery saver.
- uses 2 AA batteries. Do not have to worry about built-in rechargable battery fading over time.
- small, elegant, sturdy built.
- trackpad works very well.
- keys have great feel for typing.
- WIRELESS RANGE is excellent. I used the wired extension to place the wireless USB plug on top on my HTPC, facing forward. I sit 20 feet away, and absolutely no problems with the trackpad or any of the keys.
Cons:
- keys are not backlit
- not specifically made for HTPC. some media keys do not work as they are intended
- no F-keys.
- no dedicated RIGHT mouse button. The Function + left mouse click works fine enough, but still...
- the price. $99 is a little high considering that my entire HTPC built is a shade under $800
** If Logitech ever gets around to making another version of this keyboard specifically for HTPC...with backlit keys, I would definitely buy(again).
Bottom Line: Best HTPC keyboard I've tried: taking into consideration portability, built-quality, functionality, and wireless range.
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Feature Logitech Keyboard Controller for Logitech Revue and Google TV
- Compatible with Google TV systems, including Logitech Revue
- Comfortable, compact keyboard searches content from the Web, your TV programming, and more
- Navigates the Web and moves easily through menus with touch pad and directional-pad
- Entertainment-system controls like Play, Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward
- Connects to your TV with 2.4GHz wireless technology
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Product Details
EAN : 0097855072474UPC : 097855072474
MPN : 920-003039
Brand : Logitech
Color : Black
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 17 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Electronics
Manufacturer : Logitech, Inc
Model : 920-003039
Publisher : Logitech, Inc
Studio : Logitech, Inc
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