Looking for a Wireless Keyboard With Attached Mouse/Trackball

bimmeracer · **9th October 2007, 06:59 AM**

Im looking for a good wireless keyboard with some form of a built-in mouse, trackball or touchpad in the $50 range. I would also like it to be able to control WMC.

Can anyone recommend any?

Are the ones on ebay any good quality wise like the one below?
Globlink GKM-700 RF Wireless Keyboard
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ME:B:WNA:US:12

logifuse · **9th October 2007, 09:09 AM**

Have you checked out the review on the GlobLink in the reviews section (edit: I see you have)? Maybe Philzgr8 will sell you his? I think you'll be seriously disappointed with one.

What about one of these: Shintaro RF KB with trackball?

Edit: Here's a review I found:

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August 27th, 2007
Pros: All in one wireless solutions
Cons: track ball is a bit ordinary
Overall: I have used one of these for the past couple of months and have been absolutly delighted with it! It is compact, the keys are positive and direct, and you don't need to have a mouse and a keyboard on the table! The keyboard goes into power-saver mode adn the batteries seem to be lasting forever! You prolly would not want to use one of these all the time, but for a multimedia centre, where it is not so much about typing as access to tunes and movies, it works great! :-)
full star full star full star full star full star
Reviewer: Andrew Maloney

Justin

philzgr8 · **9th October 2007, 09:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by logifuse

Have you checked out the review on the GlobLink in the reviews section (edit: I see you have)? Maybe Philzgr8 will sell you his? I think you'll be seriously disappointed with one.

What about one of these: Shintaro RF KB with trackball?

Frankly I'd give it away but I had a look around last night after being reminded of it and unfortunately it looks like the RF receiver must have gone out in the bin some time ago so the keyboard followed suit. Personally I wouldn't wish it on anybody anyway since I really didn't think much of it. Sorry about that!

philzgr8 · **9th October 2007, 09:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by logifuse

August 27th, 2007
Pros: All in one wireless solutions
Cons: track ball is a bit ordinary
Overall: I have used one of these for the past couple of months and have been absolutly delighted with it! It is compact, the keys are positive and direct, and you don't need to have a mouse and a keyboard on the table! The keyboard goes into power-saver mode adn the batteries seem to be lasting forever! You prolly would not want to use one of these all the time, but for a multimedia centre, where it is not so much about typing as access to tunes and movies, it works great! :-)
full star full star full star full star full star
Reviewer: Andrew Maloney

Yep and I would emphasise the bit about probably not wanting to use one of these all the time. Given that fact I think you will most likely find that the MCE keyboard is still far better suited and not bad value at around $100.

logifuse · **9th October 2007, 09:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by philzgr8

Yep and I would emphasise the bit about probably not wanting to use one of these all the time. Given that fact I think you will most likely find that the MCE keyboard is still far better suited and not bad value at around $100.

I agree, but it's $90-100 plus the cost of the MS remote/receiver (if you don't already have one). I still hate the nipple mouse though - wish it was a trackball or (even better) a touch pad.

Justin

philzgr8 · **9th October 2007, 12:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by logifuse

I agree, but it's $90-100 plus the cost of the MS remote/receiver (if you don't already have one). I still hate the nipple mouse though - wish it was a trackball or (even better) a touch pad.

Justin

lol... I agree in part although I personally hate touch pads. If it had a quality optical trackball it would be just about perfect IMO.

GlenR · **9th October 2007, 01:05 PM**

Have to agree with Phil there. The MS keyboard is great except for the nipple mouse.

As for tthe Globlink that bimmeracer mentioned. From my brief time with it for review I found it an excellent little keyborad if all you want it for is occasional maintenace work. If you want to use it as a day-to-day keyboard the lousy key feel will drive you mad.

The trackball worked well though...

bimmeracer · **9th October 2007, 04:46 PM**

Thanks for the comments. I will definately look into the shintaro.
How about this one
SpecResearch 01027 Black 86 Normal Keys 13 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Mini Keyboard with Optical Trackball Mouse Included

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823130006

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i just looked, and it appears as if the shintaro is the same as the specresearch. can anyone correct me?

logifuse · **9th October 2007, 05:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by bimmeracer

i just looked, and it appears as if the shintaro is the same as the specresearch. can anyone correct me?

I think you're right. It's also branded as a Fentek in the US.

Justin

bimmeracer · **9th October 2007, 05:22 PM**

Well I think I just found my new lead canidate.
what do you guys think?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823110017

logifuse · **9th October 2007, 05:26 PM**

Looks nice, but have a look at the 1st KB on this page: http://x-gene.biz/products/wirelesskb/wirelesskb.html - the second is the Shintaro/Fentek, but the 1st is an RF rip-off of the MS MCE KB with a trackball instead of the stick! I can't find it anywhere though.

Justin

philzgr8 · **10th October 2007, 10:10 AM**

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