Great Idea but not just there yet | Logitech diNovo Mini

A must have device for HTPCs!! | Logitech diNovo Mini

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highly recommended

Awesome

Needed a keyboard mouse for a HTPC and found this and figured I try it out. I am very surprised at how quick I became efficient in using it being as small and the different layout for certain buttons. Being USB, it even works in the Bios. Great range, well at least 15-20 feet and the chargeable battery lasts a long time, I have charged it once and have used it for over 20 days.

Great Idea but not just there yet

Its a great product, a great idea but one feels that it is just not there. I've been struggling with getting a Living Room PC keyboard and tried everything that is out there. Microsoft Media, Logi Tech, Graytion etc. Desktop keyboards do not make good couch keyboards.
My requirements were:
1. Bluetooth, no line of sight limitations. My computer is in the other room so receiver should be able to receive the signal behind the walls.
2. Small compact, could be stowed away in a remote drawere or left on the coffee table with other remotes.
3. Ability to use it while lying, sitting, standing, operating with lights off and then could tugged away beside you if you fall asleep on the couch.
4. Must have integrated mouse functionality.
5. Elegant looking, should look part of the living rooom/drawing room furniture.
This Keyboard fits my needs but does not operate perfectly where it matters which is moving and positioning the cursor perfectly, especially for the price. I found its mouse movement sluggish and it tired my thumbs out. I've been a long time user of small devices like OQO, Sony UX-series etc., so small keyboards are not new to me.
My feeling was that it was good enough for media center and writing URLs but not good enough if you want to reply to an email or even fill out an order form.

Also, its playstation compatability is a suspect as it does not implement its importatnt keys and you may need to reach out for your controller after every two minutes, even all if you were doing was browsing and blu-ray movies.

Overall it does not do a decent job for the price. If it were $50.00 then my thoughts would have been different.

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A must have device for HTPCs!!

This keyboard mouse combo is the perfect, and nearly priceless, solution for HTPC users. This completely eliminates the need to be sitting down to use your computer. I am constantly walking around with mine in the living room. It's simply plug-n-play. I even use it in my BIOS and OS setup, something I did not expect from a bluetooth device. I wish it came with a charging cradle instead of a plug-in cord; but that is just a wish, not a drawback as battery life is pretty long (although not the length that Logitech proclaims).

There are 3 reasons why I did not give this little wonder 5 stars. First, there are no function "F" keys. During windows setup, I had to grab another keyboard to hit the "F8" key; but how often do you really use those anyways?
Second, the mouse pad can be a little finicky at times; too over or under-sensitive.
Third, from a multimedia keyboard designed toward use with HTPCs, I would expect a nice eject button somewhere on the device.
These are 3 MINOR quirks that are easily overlooked for its many other (nearly endless) benefits.

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Not perfect, but pretty good.

I got the diNovo mini specifically for my PS3 as I use it as a media center hub for by entertainment room setup. Logitech boasts the diNovo Mini as compatible. Overall, it does a decent job with the PS3. Allows you to navigate the screen/options. Its good for browsing the web, watching videos, or listening to music. The drawbacks are that because it is not fully intergrated with the PS3, it is missing certain buttons needed to perform key actions requiring you to use the controller or bluetooth remote control with the keyboard. Now if you play with the keyboard, you will find that certain buttons are translated to be substitutes for PS3 buttons, but the instructions do not give any insight to this. You also cannot turn on/off the system with it. Addtionally the touchpad can become unresponsive in scroll mode. Overall I like the device, it is a bit pricey and does not cover all the features needed, but is very helpful to type, text, etc. And is the best product of its type available right now.

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It was very usefull

I have my computer connected to the big screen in the familly room and it works much better than the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3000 Laser (967553-0403) that I was using before, I can control from longer distance with the bluetooth, easy to typewrite eaven when you are standing. I only need to recharge once a month.

The only minor inconvinience I found it is I don't have the scroll bar button that normally the mouse has, and the funtion buttons (F1 to F12).

Enjoy total control of your PC entertainment from your sofa. Palm-sized, cordless mini-keyboard fits in your hand and gives you optimal control and access of the PC entertainment you love, including browsing the Internet, watching TV, listening to music and playing PC games. Dedicated Windows Media Center controls optimize launch and navigation of Microsoft's popular entertainment platform. Integrated, dual-purpose ClickPad enhances control and access with innovative technology that can be used as a touch pad and a directional pad. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries give you up to one month of battery life. Bluetooth wireless technology provides long-range wireless control from up to 10 m (30 ft). Backlighting makes text entry effortless, even in low light.

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