Microsoft unveils keyboard for Media Center PCs

[Spartan_X]

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) will offer a wireless keyboard designed for computers running the home entertainment version of the Windows operating system, the world's largest software maker said on Tuesday.

The Microsoft Remote Keyboard, which features a mouse and remote control functions for operating Windows Media Center PCs, is part of a larger effort by Microsoft to expand its flagship operating system into living rooms as entertainment hubs.

Microsoft is aiming to ship more than 20 million Media Center PCs, which can record video and play digital music and images, by 2008, up from 1.4 million units in 2004.

The $99 integrated keyboard, which features backlit keys and button for operating TVs and the computer, is the first designed specifically for a Media Center PC, said Matt Barlow, a director at Microsoft's PC hardware business.

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft also unveiled a keyboard designed for editing and organizing digital photographs on a PC bundled with digital image editing software, also for $99.

Source: Reuters

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Remote Keyboard for Windows? XP Media Center Edition

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Edited July 12, 2005 by Spartan_X

[Daninku]

Very cool keyboard :yes: WOW!! :D

[mad_onion]

mmmm that is really nice, very thin and it looks like it will be highly ergonomic to use :)

[Koding]

Nice keyboard...will have to pick one up for my home theater PC. :)

[ShadowPHP]

Jealousy....rising....must....steal....keyboard

[choppa]

That's a pretty nice keyboard. I've been wanting to get Media Center, too./

[Porsche Design]

backlit... thats pretty good.

but apple already patented remote control that might do something like this

this should work with xbox 360

[Rogue`]

MS do make some nice keyboards, and looks like this will be a good one too :)

Thnx for the heads up :)

[Spartan_X]

when it comes to PC hardware peripherals Microsoft has the lead, they have created the best set of keyboards and mouse of the industry (not to mention the Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad line) and you can see it when other companies take on their designs and make implementations to it?

it?ll be cool if we can use this keyboard on the Xbox 36:woot::woot:

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

What's the betting this will be X360 compatable too?

[Vice]

That is really nice I might have to pick one of them up for my MCE :D

[Joseph Zollo]

Anyone know if this is a bluetooth keyboard? They mentioned 30 ft. (the range of BT)

[Mac_Gyver]

I really like the design and functions of it but I wonder when the keyboard will be available !? Anyway .. Propably I'll but it when it is out at the stores.

[[bear]]

awesome keyboard.. i love the design

[Kerm]

Does look really nice.

[kronik]

wow

I wonder if this would be a good choice for gaming though

[l77Il7H]

this will definitely complete my MCE set up. i can't wait!

[Premgenius]

very sweet just in time as my brother plans to get a MCE :D excellent work MS

[digitalsoft]

Very nice, i've tried to use keyboard on my lap but isnt very comfortable.. looks like i'll buy one of these :D

[.Atlantis]

I'd like to use this on my normal PC :D

[icecaveman]

No they stole this idea from Apple you tards! Why can't Microsoft ever innovate?

[black.ops]

I'd like to see this other keyboard. Anywhere to find it?

[Guest Dan C]

I'm so going to get that when it comes out :D

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Sure, apple invented the wireless keyboard with pointing device and media keys.

IT'S COMMON PLACE NOW. Had one for years and years.

Oh, and calling people tards? Bit lame!

[icecaveman]

njlouch sorry, I am a Microsoft fanboy

I was just making these Apple fanboys a favor by beating them to it.