Brando makes tiny HTPC keyboard, the spitting image of my cherished Trust KB-2950

You may recall my review of the Trust KB-2950, a perfectly wonderful little HTPC keyboard with a built-in trackball and Media Center controls. Many of you were perplexed where I got mine for $25. In truth, I didn't: I found it at the local Medi Mart for 25 euros and simply assumed that they cost the same in dollars in the States. They don't: Amazon lists them for almost $100, which is nothing close to a reasonable price for them.

Sorry about that! But this tiny Brando keyboard is remarkably similar. It also has the shoulder mouse buttons, Media Center controls and the right-side trackball. It's even smaller than the KB-2950, which is either a pro or a con, depending on what you want in an HTPC keyboard.

Best of all, it's American price is far more reasonable than the Trust: only $48. If it's fit to shine the KB-2950's shoes, it's probably worth the price if all you want is a small, wireless, all-in-one solution but don't want to fork out for the diNovo.

USB 2.4Ghz RF Wireless Multimedia Tiny Keyboard [Brando via DVICE]

Discussion

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#1 posted by musicalwoods , October 3, 2008 1:11 PM

Ooh, I know someone that'll want this.

#2 posted by Jordan

, October 3, 2008 1:41 PM

Awesome. I've been looking for something just like this for quite awhile, but everything I've seen is $100 or more. Added it to my wishlist.

#3 posted by Gainclone , October 3, 2008 8:48 PM

I took one look at this keyboard and then I realized... like I was shot... like I was shot with a diamond... a diamond bullet right through my forehead.

This keyboard could have been a contender.

And at $50, It's an offer I can't refuse!

I can use it to control my HTPC so I can watch... a snail... crawl... along the edge... of a straight razor. That's my dream. That's my nightmare.

#4 posted by Anonymous , October 3, 2008 9:07 PM

Nitpicky, but the phrase is actually "spit and image"

#5 posted by devophill

, October 4, 2008 2:53 AM

@ #4- Etymologically, you may be right, but let's see what Google has to say:

Results 1 - 10 of about 12,800 for "spit and image"

Results 1 - 10 of about 831,000 for "spitting image"

Hmm. Pedant fail?

#6 posted by devophill

, October 4, 2008 2:55 AM

Nuts. Bold tag fail.

#7 posted by O_P , October 6, 2008 11:09 PM

I have a dinovo mini and am thinking of swapping it for one of these.
What annoys me most is that I can't drag and drop anything with the stupid touch pad because it is so small and doesn't allow for click and drag.
Also, right clicking.