Introduction

If you own a HTPC you might want to take some interest in the NMEDIA HTPC Wireless Keyboard and Remote Combo Set. This set is composed of two quality products with plenty of features for your typical and not so typical HTPC uses. The ergonomic and intelligent design makes for a comfortable use and natural feeling. Operating on the 2.4GHz RF spectrum you have the ability to use this set up to 10 meters from the receiver even if you have an obstacle (insert annoying family member) in the way, unlike conventional TV remotes.

Features

- 2.4GHz wireless Keyboard and Remote Control combo set using one USB receiver dongle
- 360-degree navigation with Scroll Wheel
- Sleek, elegant and all-in-one design
- Microsoft Vista Media Center Hotkeys built in Remote Control
- Notebook keyboard module & enables handheld operation and effortless typing
- 10 meters effective operating range (up to 40 feet)
- Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/MCE/Vista compatible
- MAC OS X (10.2 compatible and later edition)
- Driverless for easy activation
- Battery Low Indicator
- CE & FCC approvals

Specifications

Model: HTPCKB - B (Black)
Interface: USB
Type: 2.4GHz RF Wireless
Mouse included: Track Ball & Scroll Wheel
Distance: 40 feet / 10 meters
Design Style: Streamlined
Color: Silver and Black
Dimension:
- Keyboard: 15.3" (L) x 6.9" (W) x 1.5" (H)
-Remote: 7" (L) x 2" (W) x 1.3" (H)
Driver: Driverless

Packaging

To my surprise the keyboard was shipped to ThinkComputers in the retail packaging. This is sort of a risky choice considering the fact that there is hardly any padding inside of the box. Luckily nothing was DOA.

The front of the packaging displays the keyboard and remote found inside of the box as well as some brief product information. The back of the box goes into much more detail by covering the features of the 2.4GHz Wireless Combo Set and describing what each set of buttons are and their functions on both the keyboard and remote.

Once the box is opened you are greeted to a horribly translated recycling message that states "Saving Earth, Saving Box", "Save Me As Recycle As Stationary Box". This doesn't really make any sense, but I think we get the hint to recycle the box after we're done with it. Lifting up the cover up message we find the Keyboard with trackball and mouse, MCE Remote, six AA batteries, wireless receiver, and the user manual.