Typical price: £59
What is it: Windows Media Center remote keyboard with embedded mouse
What we think: The media buttons make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to control
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 September 2005
Tags: microsoft, keys, commands, remote control
We like:
Sophisticated design; backlit multimedia keys; key-lock switch
We don't like:
Requires direct line of sight with your PC; QWERTY keys are loud; fingertip pointing device on the mouse is difficult to navigate; requires you to download an update before you can use the keyboard
You might also need:
Media Center PC, Media Center update
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to control
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