I wanted this keyboard, but they don't make it anymore - alternatives?

[grepcomputers]

For a while, Dell had a bluetooth version of this keyboard - http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod...tail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=310-7879 - on their site, but it was backordered. Apparently they have decided not to make it/sell it anymore. (The link is to the USB version.)

That was *exactly* the wireless keyboard I was looking for! It has multimedia hotkeys on it, inlcuding a nifty volume control, and a *small footprint*. (And it's all black and not bling-ed out...)

I've searched all over Dell and Pricegrabber, and the closest I came to finding an alternative was an IR keyboard w/ integrated trackball made for Windows MCE computers. Not quite what I was looking for.

Does anyone know of any other wireless multimedia keyboards that might suit my needs?

Thanks...

 

[grepcomputers]

Any thoughts on these keyboards as possible alternatives?

Belkin MediaPilot

Logitech DiNovo

 

[Fishy007]

Originally posted by: grepcomputers
Any thoughts on these keyboards as possible alternatives?

Belkin MediaPilot

Logitech DiNovo

The DiNovo is good. A friend of mine has it. It's got 'laptop style' keys, so they feel better when typing (in my opinion).
What you have to watch out for with BT peripherals is compatibility. My Dell laptop has a BT adapter built in, so I thought I could get any old BT mouse to use as a wireless mouse. Problem is that I've tried 3 different brands and none of the brands wants to work with anything other than thier own adapter. Same thing happens with a buddy of mine and his Lenovo laptop.

So yes, the DiNovo is great (but expensive). Just be wary of compatibility issues.

 

[grepcomputers]

The Logitech Cordless Desktop S510 has been recommended to me, as well, and it looks very nice. I also found the Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 which looks very nice, too. And they both have the benefit of being cheaper than the DiNovo.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these setups?