Features - QOTW: Which is the best HTPC controller?

[chavo]

I have tried loads and have found this to be the best. Has a lithium battery. Range isn't great

[Plasmastorm]

PS3 streaming from my PC via wifi for me, so I use the PS3 Bluetooth remote

[malculator]

I use Unified remote, which works over wifi..install on PC and download onto android device and works a treat! :-)

Same here. Works a treat and has tailored controls for a variety of programs eg. Firefox, MPC Home Cinema, XMBC.

I am also interested in

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[Geist]

Logitech K400r. It's a clever little keyboard with the mouse button placements.

I did use my phone for a while which was fine for simple movie controls but was a hassle for doing any "pc" tasks.

[Jowsey]

I use Unified remote, which works over wifi..install on PC and download onto android device and works a treat! :-)

+1 to this. Only problem is I have unlimited 4g and I keep forgetting to turn my wifi on when I get home !

First world problems!

[MSIC]

XBMC app + yatse app for my phone / tablet

Yatse is also my favorite, i ponied up the money to pay (didnt even want the features, but after a couple of months of use, i figured the dev deserved the money).

I also have a K400 as a backup

[Spreadie]

I also have a K400 as a backup

Another vote for the K400 here.

[brsandlin]

Logitech K830 Illuminated Living Room is awesome

I use the LENOVO N5902
It's a mini keyboard with mouse combo, and it's also illuminated, which is a must for use in a dark room.

[sam0]

I've got the Microsoft AIO Media Keyboard (very flimsy) and Logitech K400, but my favourite by far is the IOGEAR GKM561R. It has 3 buttons (L/R/Scroll) on the left side, and a trackball on the right. You grip it with your hands on either side, and use your thumbs to control the trackball and mouse buttons; super comfortable and easy to use. Amazon UK used to sell it but unfortunately they don't anymore, Amazon US still does though, ~£35 including shipping.

[Elessar_VPR]

Another one with a Logitech K400. Trackpad/buttons can be used with the thumb when gripping it and it also has a handy left click button in the top left too. Battery life is also decent (8 months in still on original set).

[llololloy]

Been using a Logitech diNovo mini - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-920-00586-diNovo-Mini/dp/B0012NIYSO - for a few years now.
Best looking living room keyboard by far as it's so small and doesn't look like one when not in use.
Is illuminated too , as mentioned previously it's a must for the living room htpc.
Not without its drawbacks though, cost being the main one, followed by a lack of function keys.

[UseItNow]

Lets see, well, I've had the original Philips MCE remote for yonks, well built IMO, looks the part, shame there wasn't one in black.

Then I've used a Logitech Dinovo Edge too and that is a piece of craftsmanship.

Finally, for when the HTPC has become a gaming machine of sorts, the Microsoft XBox360 Wireless controller has been a wonder!

I forget, also have a Harmony One I keep hidden away from the family, they'd break it. I'm sure I also had a Dinovo Mini too at some point.

[xslavic]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_64XOX3dnJo/maxresdefault.jpg
rii8 ,it small ,has nokia battery & multifunction touchscreen

[wtfitskeagan]

I feel horrible for not even knowing what a HTPC was before this post.

[virtuo]

K400 too, lot of XBMC skins don't like mouse control, but comes into it's own when web browsing or running UAE

[cjs150]

I use a combination of a logitech harmony to switch between TV, Blu ray and HTPC and an obscure no brand keyboard/trackball combination that Maplin used to sell. The selling point for me is that it is the size and shape of PS controller, with a proper keyboard, mouse buttons and trackball. The build quality is poor, the keyboard has to be used with care but the design potential is clear. I do not want a keyboard cluttering up my sofa and what I have can be thrown around easily. Nearest equivalent would be Logitech di Novo but that is seriously pricey