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The
good: Sony-certified and fully compatible with the Sony PlayStation 3, the Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for PlayStation 3 has a slim profile, is easy to set up, and has a built-in mousepad, obviating the need to connect a mouse to your PS3. This keyboard uses 2.4GHz RF technology (via a USB dongle) that has a range of 30 feet. It also works with Windows PCs and Macs.
The
bad: It's somewhat pricey, and there are no PS3-centric buttons/shortcuts available on the keyboard.
The
bottom
line: The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for PlayStation 3 is currently one of the only Sony-certified--and totally compatible--cordless keyboards for the PS3, but it's really not a true PS3 keyboard.
Specifications: Form factor: External ; Compatibility: Game console ; Battery size: AA type ; See full specs
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 02/09/2007
- Released on: 01/15/2007
In all other regards, this is a pretty basic cordless keyboard, which also happens to work just fine as a basic, cordless keyboard with Windows PCs and Macs. The main points working in its favor are that it's easy to set up, it's slim and light, and it has a built-in mousepad, so you don't have to bother connecting a cordless mouse to your PS3 as well. To get going, you simply plug the USB dongle into one of the USB ports on the front of your PS3, install two AA batteries in the keyboard, and flip the keyboard's power switch to "on." (In case you're wondering, the RF dongle does not allow you to use an RF remote with the PS3).
The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for PlayStation 3 is fairly ho-hum looking, and Logitech didn't attempt to match its finish to the PS3's piano-black finish. As we said, it's slim and fairly compact, measuring 6.8 x 17.6 x .9 inches (HWD), which makes it easy to stow away when not in use. We suspect that a lot people will keep it on the lower shelf of a coffee table between the couch and TV.
The keyboard has a range of about 30 feet. That should be plenty of distance for most folks, considering you won't be able to read what's on your screen from that far away unless you're using a projector to cast a very large image. All in all, the keyboard seemed pretty responsive, but we were just entering text and mousing around Web pages.
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