HTPC Hardware Suggestions

[skirge01]

[quote=oliverredfox]

Just be aware of how your current recordings are flagged.  I hadn’t upgraded in years, was still running an x2 4600+ and just upgraded to newer motherboard and CPU today (been playing LAN games with the GF and needed something with more kick for the 2nd computer).  Thankfully, I only upgraded to CableCard about a month ago, so I only lost a dozen or two recordings due to copy protection flags on them not allowing the new system to play them.  Just something to be aware of, didn’t cross my mind before I upgraded.

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Thanks for the tip (as it’s important for those affected), but that type of issue is precisely why I don’t use CableCard or any other form of DRM in my setup.

[skirge01]

I’m still researching the rest of the hardware, but I’m now in desperate need of a wireless keyboard for the HTPC.  I’ve gone through 2 of [url=http://www.nmediapc.com/RFKB3.htm]these[/url] and [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002H0BOBA/]this one[/url] crapped out after about 6 weeks of usage.

Anyone have ideas?  We don’t have line of sight to the HTPC, so RF is a must, as is a trackball.  Also, it can’t be a mini like [url=http://www.amazon.com/SIIG-Wireless-Multimedia-Trackball-JK-WR0412-S1/dp/B003Y4B4H2]this[/url] because we use the kb for writing emails, editing Office docs, etc.

 

[marco]

I’ve been using one of these with my HTPC – it has a very reponsive trackpad

http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r

[babgvant]

I’m kind of surprised that the IOGEAR keyboard broke. Mine is still going strong and it’s been a few years – maybe you got a bad one? Six weeks might still be under warrenty.

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