HTPC Keyboard

Hey all.

I'm throwing together a little HTPC box and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a good wireless keyboard/mouse. I'd like the keyboard to have an included trackball/toggle so that I can use just the one unit to run the computer from a sofa.

From newegg I spied the two keyboards listed and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them or suggestions for another good keyboard (under $60 before shipping)

Keyboards:
X-GENE 01027http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823130006
BTC 9019URFIII http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823110017

Thanks for your help.

Yeah, the logitech is a beauty... but sadly, a wildly over-expensive beauty.

I've gone through a couple of wireless keyboards for my HTPC over the past 5 years. At first I used something similar to the X-Gene 01027, but after about a year the track ball broke. I then switched over to a MS wireless keyboard / mouse combo, but for whatever reason, the keyboard fail after about 6 months.

I ended going with a Gyration wireless keyboard / and "air" mouse combo that have worked out pretty well for me. Unfortunately after 3.5 years the rechargeable battery in the mouse is finally dying so I need to either call up customer support to find out if they will sell me a new battery pack or buy a new Gyration combo. The problem is that I have the older mouse version so the current battery pack might not fit it.

Gyration Mini Keyboard & Mouse combo link = $90

They also have a full size keyboard version for $10 more.

The "air" mouse can be used just like a regular mouse, but if you pick it up you can use it like a pointing device to control the mouse.

If you intend on playing FPS games with the keyboard, then the Gyration will probably not be a good choice since from time to time there are keystroke lags that may last 2 or 3 seconds. I would say it probably happens about once every 3 to 5 hours. Doesn't sound too bad, but if you are caught out in open grounds, it could be a killer.

I'll throw in another recommendation. I switched from a logitech setup to this little gem:

Moncaso MK700 for less than $30.

It has a trackball, is very small and unobtrusive, has awesome RF range, very good battery life, and is very inexpensive.
The only thing one might not like about it is that there isn't a way (that I know of) to remap shortcut keys and it lacks any type of scrolling. Also, the left and right mouse buttons are on the left while the trackball is on the right so it takes two hands to use.

*Edit - That Adesso that chucky linked looks like a really nice HTPC keyboard.

I don't have a htpc yet, but I'm writing this post with a dinovo edge. It's a bliss. The looks, the easy use of the disc-mouse and the feeling of touch. It has a system for keys, called "perfect stroke", wich is great; when I type, it's like caressing the beautiful skin of a women. Save money and go for this one: dinovo edge !