Was shopping for a new remote for my HTPC and came across this highly recommended if not the best mini keyboard/touchpad.
All other places have it for $55 and up at the moment.
Mod: This is not Bluetooth.
AC Ryan Wireless Mini Keyboard Touchpad $19+Shipping
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jinny7 on 31/01/2013 - 10:38 computeralliance.com.au (556 clicks)
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Can these pair up with Android devices like phones?
probably not phones.
from:
http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/px20001-ryan-px20001-p-5…"All the control you need for your favourite media, in the palm of your hands. The ultimate single wireless solution for your home theatre set up, with Keyboard functionality, Touchpad for mouse navigation, Function keys for media playing, and Navigation keys for web browsing. Compatible with AC Ryan Playon!HD2, Playon!HD Mini 2 and Playon!DVRHD. Windows 2000, XP, Vista, CE and Windows 7. Linux, Mac OS X, Android devices (supporting USB keyboard & mouse), Playstation 3 and Xbox 360."
Can these pair up with Android devices like phones?
Potentially, if it has USB host mode and you plug in the dongle. Not what you want on a phone, but maybe a tablet.
Definitely one of those Android HMDI dongles.
just be aware its not bluetooth, its RF
Suitable for use only with AC Ryan PVR and Media Players i'm guessing thats the RF part meaning these are useless.
From here: http://www.ht.com.au/part/AC294-A.C.Ryan-ACR-PX20001-keyboar…
Software & System Requirements
OS RequiredLinux, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, AndroidInterface
2.4 GHzMax Operating Distance
Up to 10 mWireless Receiver
USB wireless receiver
RF means radio frequency (as opposed to bluetooth).
And these are a rebadged Rii mini, I'd be surprised if they didnt work on everything.
bluetooth is RF
it cannot be opposed to itself
Does it have Bluetooth?
^ facepalm.jpeg
why? Are you sure it has Bluetooth?
You read the title didnt you?
Sorry, the title says it has Bluetooth but in the product info page there is nothing about Bluetooth there.
Thats okay, so this is the bluetooth version note the wireless/bluetooth in the title.
Bluetooth is wireless
from the 5 mins of googling I just did, it looks like the title is in error, and this thing is NOT bluetooth. uses a usb receiver for the wireless signal.
Title seemed to indicate that it was bluetooth
Pity AC Ryan went ass up, my android player really needs an update
A C RYan is still around, just the European branch closed.
How would this compare to say the logitech K700?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Logitech-K700-Wireless-Keyboa…Wireless is better than RF.
What exactly is the difference between wireless and RF? Wireless can mean anything
RF is a type of wireless. The most common types are RF and IR.
RF is generally better. In fact the word wireless and the RF are virtually interchangeable most of the time - since the days of sitting round the wireless (RF = radio frequency = radio)
rofl that is one of the most awesome quotes in history
wireless generally means RF, unless it is light (IR/Laser) Based
WiFi is RF, Bluetooth is RF, logitech unified remote is RF, mobile phones are RF, cordless phones are RF, TV transmission is RF
Pricelessnotreallyhere - check out the K400r as well - i adore mine
It doesnt that one is better, for keyboard funtionality.
The item listed here is a good keyboard, but nothing like a dinovo mini
Thanks. Good to know.
RF and bluetooth are effectively the same on this if using a PC. Same keyboard, same operating distance. The wireless protocol being used makes no practical difference.
However, I have a BT one and it always needs repairing after sleep mode. Which happens after 10 mins of inactivity. Ie: constantly. It makes it utterly useless.
I might buy the RF one hopefully it works a heck of a lot better.
However, the RF one isnt going to work on anything other than a pc with a supported operating system.
PS: I've owned the dinovo mini and its much much worse. The key layout on it is utterly illogical. Just try alt-f4'ing on it, lol. It's an incredibly poorly thought out piece of crap.
bluetooth is a type of RF
If it's not bluetooth, does anybody know if it comes with a RF USB dongle for it to pair with?
then the question becomes why is it advertised as bluetooth if it isn't?
it's not advertised as bluetooth anywhere in the source link, just here on ozb.
Definitely not Bluetooth - check specs here: http://www.ht.com.au/part/AC294-A.C.Ryan-ACR-PX20001-keyboar…
Also, postage is $19. kind of ruins the bargain.
Thanks what I was looking for
i received mine just this morning. it was purchased from ebay, under $15 delivered.
I personally brought the Noontec Version (which is RF), very straight forward product.
Comes with Dongle (that is packaged in the keyboard, eg slide out), plug and play after 1 touch (left mouse click on keyboard to turn the link on).
If you do get one do the following otherwise it will show up as an error Vista +:
Charge device for around 1-2 hours minimum
Plug dongle in wait about a minute
Switch keyboard onThe link automatically cuts off after about 5-10 mins but is re-established by a left click
$17 postage to Sydney.
Ordered, they then rang to tell me they are out of stock. No more coming - Mark as expired.
Please mark as out of stock, I've just been advised by Computer Alliance that they're out of stock and are unable to get any more in.
Link not working any more - Out of Stock
I have the Rii Mini I bought years ago for about $55, it's essentially the same as this one although mine has a laser pointer on the side, not sure if this does. Anyway I'm here to say these things are really handy for the occasions you need them, for $19 this is a steal if you have a need for it.