IOGEAR GKM561R wireless HTPC keyboard $27 AR FS

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IOGEAR GKM561R Wireless Multimedia Keyboard for HTPC w/ Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel $36.99 with free shipping

$10 rebate expires 12/18

Cheaper and with a smaller rebate than last time.

I use one of these with my HTPC (replacing a Logitech diNovo Edge that died) and it works well. Keys are quite nice for typing. Only issue is that trackball is a bit jittery, like most cheap trackballs.

 

[PingSpike]

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I also have this for an HTPC. I kind of wish I just had a trackball on a remote though because I found I rarely have reason to type on it. The keyboard seems to work well. I agree though, the trackball is wonky but functional.

 

[DaveSimmons]

I have it for my HTPC too and like it. It works well as a lap-keyboard on the couch.

 

[luv2liv]

this is good if you want a big kb.
i find the lenovo n5902 works great

 

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Link appears to be dead. I think this is it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823176018

DOH! 😳 Yes, that's the one.

this is good if you want a big kb.
i find the lenovo n5902 works great

I have both. Well, the Lenovo N5901 and not N5902. Don't know what the difference is, but I assume yours is the small handheld one with trackball that looks like a slightly overgrown smartphone keyboard. I use the Lenovo with the HTPC in my computer room and the IOGEAR with the HTPC in my living room. For just basic stuff the Lenovo is fine, but if you want to do any real typing, well, it's like typing on a normal desktop keyboard versus... a smartphone keyboard using your thumbs. Basically I find the Lenovo to be great for just controlling the computer, but I would not want to post on forums or reply to emails using it. If you won't do any "real" typing, then it is great. In fact I like the trackball on the Lenovo better.