We’ve all seen compact wireless keyboards that you can use to control your computer or HTPC from several feet away, but this keyboard from EFO looks like a great alternative. For one thing, it has a much smaller form factor and is backlit. It also has a built in touch pad so you can control the cursor. It requires a USB dongle and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux. You can get one for $40.
Control your PC or Mac with this wireless handheld keyboard with touchpad
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I like the looks of this much more than what I currently use for my “living room PC” which is hooked to my TV. Currently, I use a full sized wireless keyboard. I think this would be much better for what I need.
Any chance of getting a review of this item?
Thanks!
@Jhon I’ll give it a shot
Def. review please … would be great 4 a HTPC, looks like it might operate as a be a cabled and/or wireless device & rechargeable via miniUSB.
Yes, def. review please.
I would also love to see a review of this. The touchpad on my current wireless keyboard is unreliable and I have been looking for alternatives.
I’d hook my Mac Mini back up to my TV to test this keyboard…
I’ve asked them to allow me to review it. Keep your fingers crossed.
Julie:
Thanks! I’ll be optimistic and will look forward to your review!
I bought a Logitech DiNovo Mini for this purpose. Works great, and I like the fact that I can choose between using the provided dongle or the built-in Bluetooth. Of course, it also costs more than twice what the EFO device does.
What I’d *really* like to see is an Apple Bluetooth keyboard with a built-in multi-touch touchpad. That would be just about perfect, both for desktop use and for home theater Mac use.
There is also a great keyboard app for the iPhone / iPod Touch called Air Mouse Pro that also allows Mac and PC keyboard and mouse control via the touch screen. A less expensive alternative if you have one.
I bought one on impulse. Not bad actually. Range is pretty good and the quality seems fine (though not great)
@Walt R I just received a review sample yesterday. So I’ll be checking it out soon
@Julie
any update on your review for your keyboard?
@Mr. Randy Watson I’ll try to get to it for posting early next week or sooner if possible.