Bluetooth keyboard for PS3

[alphapyro]

Just got the bluetooth logitech keyboard for the PS3... it works pretty well as I'm typing on it... I'm not typically a hard typer but I do find that it struggles to keep up with my typing speed unless I really push which is technically slowing me down - despite I've got everything turned up fast, I also type upwards of 160 wpm so I can't blame a wireless technology for losing some characters along the way. It does it very rarely though and at least I can type longer messages without taking a day using the regular remote. The fast character repeat speed isn't too shoddy. But I am very happy that when I get a HTPC it'll be bluetooth enabled and I'll be able to utilize it along with my PS3 for a fully integrated living room. BOOYAH!


Anyone else get one of these?

[silversnake]

Nope but i've been meaning to get one eventually. How much did it cost you ?

[owa]

The Logitech Mediaboard? If so, I have one of those as well.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga.../3616&cl=us,en

Mine looks slightly different though so I don't know if that's because it's older or if there is a different model now. I'm not sure if mine was called Mediaboard or Mediaboard Pro (like the current one).

I may get the new one since it looks like it's black. Mine is silver.

[foots]

I have the Logitech diNovo Edge and I've had no problems with it.

[U-Phorik]

80 bucks for a keyboard is a bit pricey, but I guess it is BT.

[EvolutionCherry]

I'm not even gonna think of getting anymore PS3 accessories(unless for some silly reason my sixaxis breaks) until I get my HDTV next month. Though I really should consider this for one of my after.

[the Bass Mechanic]

Originally Posted by U-Phorik

80 bucks for a keyboard is a bit pricey, but I guess it is BT.

I have the very same Logitech BT keyboard and it only cost me $58. Now, granted, that was a few months back (January or February I think) shortly after I picked up my PS3. Best Buy had them on sale for $62 or so, but there was only one left, and it was an open box item. I checked it out with a sales clerk (to make sure all the parts were there) and he marked it down from $64 (the usual open box price, I think the regular, every day price was $69 or so) to $58 due to the sale that week. I am quite happy with it. especialy as it was a whole lot cheaper than upgrading my aged ole' PC (which will be done soonish or laterish).

Of course I am typing this very post with it right now (I can't type 160wpm like some, but I do about 80-100wpm, vs. 10-20wpm w/the PS3 controller). I do still use the PS3 controller for frequently entered items more than 8 characters or so (name, address, email address, etc...) as the predictive text pop-ups usually only need 2-4 characters for said items to bubble up near the top, and as such this can be faster than pulling out the keyboard to type each long character string out manualy each time.

I would recommend checking online first to see if you can get it for $60 or, and of course check your mail/Sunday newspaper ads for any B&M sales. Good luck!

[The Big Blue]

Originally Posted by foots

I have the Logitech diNovo Edge and I've had no problems with it.

Got that one mostly for looks. It sits on top of the RF speaker which is black.

[alphapyro]

Originally Posted by U-Phorik

80 bucks for a keyboard is a bit pricey, but I guess it is BT.

After it was all said and done with the amazon promo I got it for roughly 39 bucks...

[KretzJ]

Originally Posted by alphapyro

Just got the bluetooth logitech keyboard for the PS3... it works pretty well as I'm typing on it... I'm not typically a hard typer but I do find that it struggles to keep up with my typing speed unless I really push which is technically slowing me down - despite I've got everything turned up fast, I also type upwards of 160 wpm so I can't blame a wireless technology for losing some characters along the way. It does it very rarely though and at least I can type longer messages without taking a day using the regular remote. The fast character repeat speed isn't too shoddy. But I am very happy that when I get a HTPC it'll be bluetooth enabled and I'll be able to utilize it along with my PS3 for a fully integrated living room. BOOYAH!


Anyone else get one of these?

So... anyone know of any games that support keyboard use?? I'd love to play some FPS types but I'm a PC gamer so using a PS3 controller for Ghost Recon is simply not an option for me. Any suggestions / ideas would be welcome!!

-John K.

[alphapyro]

important to note that this keyboard integrates a touchpad for a mouse which is 1) not good for FPS and 2) the PS3 does not recognize it seperately as a mouse... so if you go to play Unreal Tournament 3 you'll find that while the keyboard works, the "mouse" doesn't.


UT3 does support keyboard and mouse, but you'll want to get a bluetooth mouse to use as well - or you could get a corded one, but I think we all know that cords are teh sux.


So far, I think Unreal Tournament 3 is the only PS3 game that allows keyboard/mouse.

[DezNutz]

I use the Logitech diNovo Edge as well.. works great.. love the looks, fuinctionality, wireless capabilities.. no problems.

[ZMan]

Originally Posted by DezNutz

I use the Logitech diNovo Edge as well.. works great.. love the looks, fuinctionality, wireless capabilities.. no problems.

+1 No problems either

[mgonzo2u]

Sorry, kind of hard to buy that you type that fast:

World Records in Typing

TEST RESULT TYPIST MACHINE YEAR

1 min 216 wrds Stella Pajunas IBM machine 1946

???? 192 wpm Natalie Lantos** PC 1998

5 min 176 wpm Carole Bechen manual typewriter 1959

3 min 158 wpm Gregory Arakelian personal computer 1991

1 hr 147 wpm Albert Tangora Underwood Standard 1923

1 hr 149 wpm Margaret Hamma electric typewriter 1941

I myself type around 85 wpm without error. That is more than sufficient to have a career that requires any kind of typing involved.

You may want to prove yourself by trying to set a new world record if you're going to hold to that speed you claim.

Originally Posted by alphapyro

Just got the bluetooth logitech keyboard for the PS3... it works pretty well as I'm typing on it... I'm not typically a hard typer but I do find that it struggles to keep up with my typing speed unless I really push which is technically slowing me down - despite I've got everything turned up fast, I also type upwards of 160 wpm so I can't blame a wireless technology for losing some characters along the way. It does it very rarely though and at least I can type longer messages without taking a day using the regular remote. The fast character repeat speed isn't too shoddy. But I am very happy that when I get a HTPC it'll be bluetooth enabled and I'll be able to utilize it along with my PS3 for a fully integrated living room. BOOYAH!


Anyone else get one of these?

[alphapyro]

you type faster when you're not transposing


But that's a good idea, I should try for a world record.


I also don't type for hours on end like those endurance tests.


Whjo craes aoutb acurace? lighten up, tiger.

[mgonzo2u]

Originally Posted by alphapyro

you type faster when you're not transposing


But that's a good idea, I should try for a world record.


I also don't type for hours on end like those endurance tests.


Whjo craes aoutb acurace? lighten up, tiger.

ur the ace that put it out there for all to see that ur some sort of master typist.

I called you on it.

Read the world record test types closer.

[alphapyro]

Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

ur the ace that put it out there for all to see that ur some sort of master typist.

I called you on it.

Read the world record test types closer.

ok?

I hope it feels so good to be right, there's nothing better than pointing out the shortcomings of others, is there?

You called nothing. you just look like an ass.

[blu-dave]

I have a wired USB one from TESCO cost me £5

Bargin