Logitech unveils diNovo Mini keyboard - bit-tech.net Forums

Da Dego · 10th Jan 2008, 03:17

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01..._dinovo_mini/1

CES 2008 - For those of you who have media centres connected to your TVs, Logitech has finally listened and offered an alternative to the Windows Media Center Keyboard.

konsta · 10th Jan 2008, 08:55

I'd be interested to see a scale on that - how small is it actually?

I'd certainly think about getting one for my htpc, but the £70 direct currency conversion would be my max.

AlexB · 10th Jan 2008, 09:41

Ah! PERFECT.

My keyboard for my media center is great and all, but the cats walk on it - one with a cover is a great idea.

Good work

rhuitron · 10th Jan 2008, 10:07

looks like the Bond phone. You know, When he drove the silver BMW with the touch pad of a smartphone?

I want one.

quack · 10th Jan 2008, 10:10

I absolutely love the look and size of this keyboard but the price is a huge turn-off. £99.99 is a little steep for something that won't actually get used that often.

sandys · 10th Jan 2008, 11:53

It has a switch on the bottom to make some of the buttons more useful on PS3 too apparently

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/w...bility-switch/

Bauul · 10th Jan 2008, 13:04

From the picture, I thought the circular touch pad was a drinks holder. Now that would be a good addition!

DXR_13KE · 10th Jan 2008, 14:02

I've seen better for cheaper.....

BigD79 · 10th Jan 2008, 15:25

Got more info at the Logitech site:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3848&cl=us,en

sandys · 10th Jan 2008, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

I've seen better for cheaper.....

If you don't mind can you point me to what is better/cheaper, I am in the market for something like this.

Cheers

Mattt · 10th Jan 2008, 17:04

Im in the market for one to.

DXR_13KE point me in the direction of this amazing keyboard!

Paradigm Shifter · 10th Jan 2008, 17:06

Might get one for my HTPC when I finally build it.

DXR_13KE · 10th Jan 2008, 20:43

Let me see if i can find it..... there is a store around here that has these very nice keyboards..... wait please...

edit: found it in a Portuguese page: http://www.tecniplus.net/store/T_vie...idProduct=1491 it has a stupid long range and is ergonomic, its keys are like the ones on a laptop and the mouse is on the top right, in the form of a trackball, the left and right mouse buttons are on the left hand side.

http://www.introduxi.pt/fotos/uyyxrr/TECRAT00080_l.jpg

sandys · 10th Jan 2008, 21:01

That'd be cool, if I at least know of some brands to look for that would be a start, I did find a whole shop dedicated to input methods when i was looking for a cheap G15 but can't for the life of me find it now, its the bluetooth rather than RF I am interested in, not that I am adverse to RF I just think that BT would be more reliable at range.

[USRF]Obiwan · 11th Jan 2008, 09:59

I have seen some youtrash videos, but it is very very small. Almost pda like keyboard. And why the big useless lit?

decromin · 11th Jan 2008, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

Let me see if i can find it..... there is a store around here that has these very nice keyboards..... wait please...

edit: found it in a Portuguese page: http://www.tecniplus.net/store/T_vie...idProduct=1491 it has a stupid long range and is ergonomic, its keys are like the ones on a laptop and the mouse is on the top right, in the form of a trackball, the left and right mouse buttons are on the left hand side.

http://www.introduxi.pt/fotos/uyyxrr/TECRAT00080_l.jpg

Cheaper indeed, but better is a bit more subjective, is it not? Certainly, the Logitech looks better in my opinion, and as for if it is better as a HTPC keyboard, we'll have to wait for the review samples to hit ...

TGImages · 11th Jan 2008, 15:53

Now, charge a bit more (ok a bunch more)... and incorporate a color touch screen in the cover that is useable when the cover is closed. This touch screen would work like their harmony remotes and function as a media control center for all your other devices.

Basically the http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3848&cl=us,en on the inside coupled with the http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/re...s/373&cl=us,en on the outside. This would result in the ideal HTPC controller and keyboard combo.

gabrieljosh · 2nd Aug 2009, 18:43

The compact design of the mini keyboard is one of its key features. Because of its small size it can be taken anywhere and used with any computer that has a USB port.

http://www.ergonomicsmadeeasy.com

10th Jan 2008, 03:17	#1
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Logitech unveils diNovo Mini keyboard http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01..._dinovo_mini/1 CES 2008 - For those of you who have media centres connected to your TVs, Logitech has finally listened and offered an alternative to the Windows Media Center Keyboard. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

10th Jan 2008, 09:41	#3
AlexB Web Nerd and WC Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 1,309	Ah! PERFECT. My keyboard for my media center is great and all, but the cats walk on it - one with a cover is a great idea. Good work __________________ Whenever I smell asphalt, I think of Maureen. That's the last sensation I had before I blacked out; that thick smell of asphalt. She said she'd fix my bike. Free. No strings attached. I shoulda've known then that things were never that simple. Yeah, when I think of Maureen, I think of two things: Asphalt, and trouble.

10th Jan 2008, 10:07	#4
rhuitron Bump? What Bump? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California, Usa Posts: 122	looks like the Bond phone. You know, When he drove the silver BMW with the touch pad of a smartphone? I want one. __________________ You use an Apple?? Go play in traffic.

10th Jan 2008, 10:10	#5
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10th Jan 2008, 11:53	#6
sandys Hypermodder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 922	It has a switch on the bottom to make some of the buttons more useful on PS3 too apparently http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/w...bility-switch/ __________________ Into Gaming and around Bristol, UK, Click Here

10th Jan 2008, 08:55	#2
konsta Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 92	I'd be interested to see a scale on that - how small is it actually? I'd certainly think about getting one for my htpc, but the £70 direct currency conversion would be my max.

10th Jan 2008, 13:04	#7
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10th Jan 2008, 14:02	#8
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10th Jan 2008, 15:25	#9
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10th Jan 2008, 17:04	#11
Mattt Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chatham, kent Posts: 628	Im in the market for one to. DXR_13KE point me in the direction of this amazing keyboard! __________________ www.lanremix.co.uk Current project - Project peltier beer cooler/tea warmer.

10th Jan 2008, 17:06	#12
Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	Might get one for my HTPC when I finally build it. __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz \| 6GB Corsair 1600MHz \| Gigabyte EX58-UD5 \| XFX 4870X2 2GB \| 4TB \| WUXGA

10th Jan 2008, 20:43	#13
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,473	Let me see if i can find it..... there is a store around here that has these very nice keyboards..... wait please... edit: found it in a Portuguese page: http://www.tecniplus.net/store/T_vie...idProduct=1491 it has a stupid long range and is ergonomic, its keys are like the ones on a laptop and the mouse is on the top right, in the form of a trackball, the left and right mouse buttons are on the left hand side. http://www.introduxi.pt/fotos/uyyxrr/TECRAT00080_l.jpg __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK! Last edited by DXR_13KE; 10th Jan 2008 at 20:55.

10th Jan 2008, 21:01	#14
sandys Hypermodder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 922	That'd be cool, if I at least know of some brands to look for that would be a start, I did find a whole shop dedicated to input methods when i was looking for a cheap G15 but can't for the life of me find it now, its the bluetooth rather than RF I am interested in, not that I am adverse to RF I just think that BT would be more reliable at range. __________________ Into Gaming and around Bristol, UK, Click Here

11th Jan 2008, 09:59	#15
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,220	I have seen some youtrash videos, but it is very very small. Almost pda like keyboard. And why the big useless lit? __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

11th Jan 2008, 15:53	#17
TGImages Grandpa Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Illinois, US Posts: 160	Now, charge a bit more (ok a bunch more)... and incorporate a color touch screen in the cover that is useable when the cover is closed. This touch screen would work like their harmony remotes and function as a media control center for all your other devices. Basically the http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3848&cl=us,en on the inside coupled with the http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/re...s/373&cl=us,en on the outside. This would result in the ideal HTPC controller and keyboard combo.

2nd Aug 2009, 18:43	#18
gabrieljosh What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	The compact design of the mini keyboard is one of its key features. Because of its small size it can be taken anywhere and used with any computer that has a USB port. http://www.ergonomicsmadeeasy.com