Best Keyboards and Mice for Multimedia

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ACCO Brands Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse

$56.00 Est. at Amazon

from Lori from st. louis, MO, clickfrom.buy.com
i have also been using a similar one (same but without the multimedia controls underneath) for over a year from the kensington slimblade media notebook set, which i use as the keyboard and mouse for
from Jessica from, www.circuitcity.com
the media controls on the underside of the mouse work better than i expected - it controlled my itunes and dvd's without any setup.
from Janson Joseph Chacko from Downers Grove, IL, clickfrom.buy.com
in addition to these it has media controls and did i mention it is shiny and looks amazingly cool.
from Tom from Houston, Tx, clickfrom.buy.com
i liked the media control feature that is on the bottom of the mouse when i was looking at it.
from Firat from Cupertino, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
it works great so far, good features -- remote control for most media stuff i need (volume up/down, play, pause, etc.)

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Positives: Attractive Design, Inexpensive, Comfortable, Connectivity: Wireless

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for MULTIMEDIA

Razer Arctosa Gaming Silver RZ03-00260100-R3U1

Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard Silver (RZ03-00260100-R3U1)

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

from PaperCuts, www.newegg.com
buttons are pretty flat compared to most other keyboards i have used (not good for beginners) -i would also have preferred the multimedia keys to be individual buttons instead of a touch pad.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i had a media keyboard before this with endless buttons...
from ekzeL, www.newegg.com
i just took a look at the media touch keys at the top right and saw my fingerprints, but then i took a microfibre cloth and wiped it down, now all gone.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
the media keys are placed over the number pad which actually works better then the keyboards that have them over the function keys.
from www.amazon.com
the media keys work great for winamp.

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Positives: Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (keyboard), Exterior Color: Black,Silver, Input Interface Type: Keyboard

3 RECOMMENDED by 20 people for MULTIMEDIA

Logitech DH968011

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from Shebe611 from Lancaster, CA, www.circuitcity.com
it also has somededicated media navigation keys.
from www.amazon.com
it's very light, which i think is great for a media keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
i'm using the logitech cordless mediaboard pro keyboard with my pc to reply to e-mails from the couch.
from www.amazon.com
i got this keyboard to replace the microsoft ir media center keyboard that i have.
from www.amazon.com
i plugged it into a usb port, vista installed some drivers, i turned on the cordless mediaboard pro, hit the "reset" button on the bottom, and viola!

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Positives: Connectivity: Wireless, Input Interface Type: Keyboard

4 RECOMMENDED by 25 people for MULTIMEDIA

Logitech Cordless Desktop® MX™ 5500 Revolution

$151.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
however, the media keys mostly work on the keyboard, as does the built-in calculator and thermometer.
from A Customer from Davis, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
it is easy to use and i love the function about media player buttons.
from www.tigerdirect.com
the media features and loads of hot keys are great.
from Veinman, www.newegg.com
i am guessing it might be a different story with vista or xp media center.the lcd screen never shuts off, no matter how long it's been since you touched the keyboard.
from www.amazon.com
i liked the idea of a screen on the keyboard that would constantly display the date & time, give e-mail alerts, show media information, and even show the room temperature, but was sceptical after

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Positives: Quiet, Inexpensive, Comfortable, Connectivity: Wireless

5 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for MULTIMEDIA

Logitech MX Air 931633-0403 Mouse

$153.00 Est. at Amazon

from Silver Surfer from CA, clickfrom.buy.com
it's not as famous as other logitech products but this replaces mice, presentation devices, and media center remotes.
from lt.dell.com
i love to use it for media.
from Danny Dumas, blog.wired.com
a 2.4ghz wireless receiver trades mouse movements for cursor control making the mx air perfectly suited for controlling presentations and, ideally, kicking back in a living room with a media center pc
from www.amazon.com
web or doing anything else that doesn't require the keyboard i can just sit back in my chair and the use the air feature to totally control my surf session, media viewing, or whatever else i'm doing.
from www.amazon.com
and move the mouse left or right to adjust the volume, press and hold the play/pause button and move your wrist clockwise or counterclockwise to jump forwards and backwards in windows media player.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Functional, Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (Mouse)

Adesso 2.5GHZ Rf Wireless Kybrd WKB3000UB

$74.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
this was just what i was looking for....inexpensive and i piece construction ( no additional mouse) i use it on a media pc streaming content to my 42'' tv.
from A Customer from Shrewsbury, VT, clickfrom.buy.com
you'll realize just how much you've relied on 'right-clicking' (i don't know how mac users live without it...) media and quick launch buttons are great once i remember to use them :)
from www.amazon.com
for those considering this keyboard, it is not just for a media center as my primary use is the office.
from www.amazon.com
overall for our media centre pc, which requires the ability to be anywhere in the room and control it, this keyboard is a great form factor to sit on the coffee table and be out of the way when not
from www.amazon.com
i needed a wireless keyboard for my makeshift media center pc and this keyboard works pretty well.

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Positives: Functional, Inexpensive, Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (keyboard)

Logitech 920-000264 and Mouse

Logitech (920-000264) Keyboard and Mouse

$89.00 Est. at Amazon

from K. Breaux from Houma, LA, clickfrom.buy.com
the keyboard would also be great for media os.
from www.bestbuy.com
i love the buttons on the keyboard to control your media player, the mute button comes in very handy.
from www.mwave.com
i love the layout of the hot keys (media center, volume controls, scrolling and zoom features).
from Asterisk from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, clickfrom.buy.com
they are supposed to work with window media center, for example, but all i've been able to do with them is start and stop the video or change sound volume or mute the sound.
from A Customer from KS, clickfrom.buy.com
the great key feel, wrist rest & array of media keys makes this a terrific kb for my use.

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Positives: Comfortable, Attractive Design, Quiet, Connectivity: Wireless

Logitech Illuminated Ultra-Thin

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Ultra-Thin Keyboard with Backlighting (920-000914)

$88.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) media keys are in orange what's great about it:?everything what's not so great:?um nothing
from lt.dell.com
this is a multimedia keyboard as well with volume, next, previous keys.
from www.bestbuy.com
haven't checked to see if they multi-media keys work; couldn't care less if they do or not.the backspace and tab keys are a little smaller than most users would be used to, but that's ok.
from SalParadise, www.newegg.com
you can see the num lock lit in the product photos, just below the decimal point/delete key.three levels of brightness (4 if you count "off :)built in multimedia keys work fine out of the box.
from www.amazon.com
i love the number of options this keyboard gives me to control my multimedia, internet and email program.

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Positives: Quiet, Inexpensive, Comfortable, Connectivity: Cable

Logitech LX310 Cordless Desktop 920-000390

$58.00 Est. at Amazon

from Rocky from Seattle area, WA, clickfrom.buy.com
picked up this logitech keyboard and mouse combo to go with my media center computer project.
from www.amazon.com
it has a lot of very helpful integrated keys (shortcuts for word, help, excel, calculator, etc) in addition to the media keys.
from www.amazon.com
the top left of the keyboard has media player controls (play, pause, stop, rev, fwd).
from www.amazon.com
the keyboard is very basic but has dedicated multimedia and web keys which are really handy.
from rejekt, www.newegg.com
the mouse is good for a multimedia pc but worthless for gaming.

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Positives: Inexpensive, Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (Mouse),USB (keyboard), Exterior Color: Black,Silver

Logitech Wave 920-000325

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Glen Rock, NJ, clickfrom.buy.com
i like the all black look of it, but i do not make use of the multi-media keys since this is my work computer and i don't use vista.
from BeachBum from Miami Beach FL, clickfrom.buy.com
the music and picture buttons at the top make it a snap to access my photos on vista media.
from Leo from Houston, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
also, it would be nice if the media controls were on the side instead of the top so they would be easier to access.
from www.tigerdirect.com
despite not being wireless, this keyboard has numerous programmable function and multimedia keys.
from David from St. Louis, MO, clickfrom.buy.com
the keyboard has an excellent layout of accessory buttons, including media controls (including a "stop" button, which is lacking on a surprising number of keyboards) and customizable general-purpose

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Positives: Comfortable, Connectivity: Cable, Interface: USB (keyboard), Ergonomic Keyboard Layout

Logitech 600 920-000021

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
the keys are so much better than the ones on my previous keyboard and the media buttons work flawlessly.
from www.walmart.com
some older systems still need the ps2 connection for some startup functions.keys are very responsive.multi-media keys keep all within easy reach on the keyboard.i really like the keyboard and think
from www.tigerdirect.com
i am pleased with the quietness and functionality (media keys and shortcut keys) of the keyboard.
from www.walmart.com
it works great, it has the extra "media" and "internet" buttons if you like those.
from www.tigerdirect.com
only one bad thing: there is no ''stop'' multimedia key.

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Positives: Connectivity: Cable, Interface: USB (keyboard), Exterior Color: Black, Input Interface Type: Keyboard

Logitech 920-000924 DiNovo Edge Rechargeable Bluetooth

$147.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i used the dinove edge to replace my apple wireless keyboard and apple mighty mouse that i use for my mac mini (it serves as a media unit connected to my tv).
from www.amazon.com
i have a mac mini hooked to a bravia lcd tv and i needed a bluetooth keyboard that offered me all the multimedia functions of the mac, have a built in trackpad and also that look great with my sony tv
from www.amazon.com
i bought a mac mini and hooked it up to my tv with the intention of running some media center app, managing my music and photos, etc.
from www.amazon.com
the dedicated front row key is a nice extra as are the itunes media buttons.
from www.amazon.com
however, i was able to find a targus bluetooth keypad/media pad that works fine with my mac.

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Positives: Quiet, Functional, Connectivity: Wireless, Exterior Color: Black,Silver

BTC 6300C

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i got this keyboard based on some reviews and because it has a sleep button (which a lot of smaller keyboards don't have) as well as other multimedia keys.
from www.amazon.com
i don't care about nor use the multimedia keys, but it's a nice addition to those who'd use them.
from www.amazon.com
as such i didn't care about the multimedia stuff and so have not installed the software.
from www.amazon.com
with windows xp, the media keys (email, browser, volume) work fine with no installation of a driver.

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Positives: Connectivity: Cable, Interface: USB (keyboard),PS/2 (Keyboard), Exterior Color: Silver, Input Interface Type: Keyboard

Ideazon Merc Stealth Illuminated Gaming ZXP-2000

Ideazon Merc Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard (ZXP-2000)

$118.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this is a very good keyboard for gaming and m/media work.
from Kab, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i wish it had more multimedia/functions you can find in other keyboards, like internet explorer, calculator, email, etc.
from Blankrubber, www.newegg.com
has all the regular keys with great media related keys.
from www.newegg.com
the media keys work every time and can be used for any of the most popular media players.
from www.amazon.com
also the multi-media keys are handy for adjusting speaker volume etc.

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Positives: Connectivity: Cable, Interface: USB (keyboard), Ergonomic Keyboard Layout, Exterior Color: Black

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro 920-000919

$119.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the keyboard is also very nice, the media controls are very useful and the wrist rest is excellent.
from ChickyBricky, www.newegg.com
it has a good array of media and utility buttons.
from www.amazon.com
i use windows media center with codec packs to play all my movies and this keyboard has great shortcuts for wmc.
from www.amazon.com
the added range will open up this keyboard for use with a media center pc.
from imabug, www.newegg.com
the media keys and some of the silver programmable buttons can be used, but that's about it.

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Positives: Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (Mouse), Input Interface Type: Keyboard,Mouse, Keyboard Layout: QWERTY (Standard)

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

$122.00 Est. at Amazon

from Frederick -- --- - - from -.- .. -. ... -- .- -. --..-- --- , clickfrom.buy.com
i upgraded from the microsoft wireless natural ergnonomic multimedia keyboard which i had for a very long time.
from www.amazon.com
keyboard and mouse travel every day between home and work (in a musical keyboard bag!) and are none the worse for wear.
from www.amazon.com
my requirements: wireless keyboard and mouse, must be ergonomical with wave style / split keyboard, multimedia or programmable buttons.
from www.amazon.com
the intelletype and intellepoint drivers work well for my needs; letting me control my media player, launch applications, configure my mouse button functionality, etc.
from www.amazon.com
if you are worried about there not being a full suite of media keys (such as back/forth track, etc), don't worry.

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Positives: Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (Mouse),USB (keyboard), Ergonomic Keyboard Layout, Exterior Color: Black,Silver

Logitech Internet 350 USB 967740-0403

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only thing it lacks is a forward media button.
from www.amazon.com
the special buttons, such as music player, mail, home, calculator and the media control buttons worked immediately on my fujitsu tablet computer.
from www.amazon.com
for a living room media center, i could see switching to wireless, but with all of the batteries that i seemingly waste on so many "wireless" electronics that i use on a daily basis, i go through a
from www.amazon.com
the media keys all work in windows xp, the action is quiet, and the touch is great.
from www.amazon.com
additional one-touch keys to open media, email, calculator, etc.

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Positives: Great Quality, Connectivity: Cable, Interface: USB (keyboard), Exterior Color: Black,Silver

Dynex Multimedia DX-WKBD

Dynex Multimedia Keyboard DX-WKBD - keyboard

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from www.bestbuy.com
it wasn't too stcky, but this keyboard ended up being really comfortable with soft touch keys.lots of features on it, most i don't use (with the execption of the media controls) and lightweight.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?wired, multimedia buttons, cheap what's not so great:?buttons aren't flat "this is a nice, well rounded, keyboard.
from www.bestbuy.com
media buttons don't get in the way, good for games i think what's not so great:?lettering rubs off after a while "i love this keyboard!
from www.bestbuy.com
multimedia buttons.
from www.bestbuy.com
after a trip halfway across the country with my desktop i realized i left my ergo laser 6000 at home.wanted to find something fast and inexpensive and hoped it wasn't too stcky, but this keyboard

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Logitech Internet 350 967972 and Mouse

Logitech Internet 350 (967972) Keyboard and Mouse

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i'm one for needing those extra buttons at the top, as i use windows media player a lot, and it works beautifully.
from www.amazon.com
mouse loaded on start-up; keyboard took about 30s, and took another 10s or so to use each media key the first time.
from www.amazon.com
the keys that are useless are mostly the media player keys, like play button, etc2.
from www.amazon.com
i didn't try loading the software to enable the multimedia function keys.

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Positives: Connectivity: Cable, Interface: USB (Mouse),PS/2 (Mouse),USB (keyboard),PS/2 (Keyboard), Keyboard Special Features: Multimedia Center Buttons,Internet Buttons,Multimedia Control Panel, Motion Device Type: Optical

Microsoft 69R-00001 and Mouse

$41.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i installed linux yellow dog 6 on my playstation 3 and was using a logitech mediaboard keyboard touchpad for mousing.
from www.amazon.com
we ordered this bluetooth mouse to utilize with our media pc, which acts as our cable tuner and dvr box.
from www.amazon.com
for instance, if you spend about $25 more you can get microsoft's premier notebook mouse, the microsoft wireless notebook presenter mouse 8000, which includes a tilt-wheel, laser pointer and

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Positives: Inexpensive, Nice Performance, Connectivity: Wireless, Interface: USB (Mouse),USB (keyboard)

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ACCO Brands Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse

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Logitech MX Air 931633-0403 Mouse

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Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro 920-000919

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

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