Rii Mini wireless mouse/kb

I have a RII2 mini that I bought simply because it looks like a remote.

Great for media server (I use it with XBMC).

I still use a normal keyboard/mouse if I am going to be doing lots of work on the pc though.

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Thanks for the reply.

I saw that one, but opted for the i8 because of the Volume/Pause/Play shortcuts.
Looks like it's been around for some time!
 
I find them frustrating and fiddly to use, although the one I had is not exactly the same. I tossed it, now using a full size wireless keyboard mouse combo. A discreet storage area for it is close by, however.
 
I have one for my media center pc, I dont use it all that often because I have a remote as well. But I've had my keyboard for more than year and half and still haven't had the need to charge it yet.
 
Nisho said:
Thanks for the reply.

I saw that one, but opted for the i8 because of the Volume/Pause/Play shortcuts.
Looks like it's been around for some time!
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As I use xbmc I just use the keyboard shortcuts (with a few keys I modified) so P is pause, + and - are volume up and down etc. I still have Fn+F3-F8 as a backup/alternative though :)


Also, just a general reply on mine, the battery lasts me around 6 to 8 weeks before it needs a recharge.
I can use it anywhere I can see the tv and then in all the surrounding rooms as well.

Great little device, I am sure yours will live up to your expectations :)
 
kayvee said:
I find them frustrating and fiddly to use, although the one I had is not exactly the same. I tossed it, now using a full size wireless keyboard mouse combo. A discreet storage area for it is close by, however.
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Thanks for the reply.

I have a decent logitech Wireless mouse & KB,
which I find too cumbersome to operate while loungin' & the range is pathetic on the mouse.
Lets hope this is better, 4-5m is enough for me.. they claim 10M
 
Yeah, fortunately I have a large drawer in a coffee table which is super convenient, so I can slide open the drawer a touch for normal media center duties, or haul it out with the mouse for PC duties. So it won't work for everyone.

I have the Microsoft combo that was on a recent Game special, range is good, it's a full 5m from the receiver and works faultlessly.
 
AstroTurf said:
As I use xbmc I just use the keyboard shortcuts (with a few keys I modified) so P is pause, + and - are volume up and down etc. I still have Fn+F3-F8 as a backup/alternative though :)


Also, just a general reply on mine, the battery lasts me around 6 to 8 weeks before it needs a recharge.
I can use it anywhere I can see the tv and then in all the surrounding rooms as well.
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Awesome!

AstroTurf said:
Great little device, I am sure yours will live up to your expectations :)
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Thanks, I'm sure it will :)
 
kayvee said:
Yeah, fortunately I have a large drawer in a coffee table which is super convenient, so I can slide open the drawer a touch for normal media center duties, or haul it out with the mouse for PC duties. So it won't work for everyone.

I have the Microsoft combo that was on a recent Game special, range is good, it's a full 5m from the receiver and works faultlessly.
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I also have a Microsoft keyboard but for most media viewing I just use the RII.
I tend to sit in various places in the lounge and my wife also uses it so a full size keyboard is not really the best of ideas.

Add to that, my daughter at age 2 killed my last wireless keyboard/mouse combo with a cup of juice.
She also killed an old laptop in the same way. The RII is easy to wrap in clingwrap between charges :)
 
Nisho said:
Hi All

I just ordered one of these for my Media centre PC

http://www.takealot.com/rii-mini-i8-multimedia-wireless-keyboard/PLID20571695


Does anyone have any feedback of these?
Anyone own similar?

They seem very handy for the price.

I shall post some feedback when it arrives.
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I own the exact model. Bought it during the "R200 discount frenzy of 2014". Paid R142, bonus.

Pros:
All the keys found on a full size keyboard can be found here.
Extra media controls.
Rechargeable and once charged, lasts for a long time.

Cons:
No backlights, difficult when watching series in the dark.:whistle:
Kinda big, requires two hands to operate.
Not bluetooth.
Mouse track pad is sometimes sticky.
No Laser like my previous one.

Closing thoughts:
Great mini rii keyboard/mouse for your Media server. But for me the price was the biggest factor.
 
markcoax said:
I saw this one for R314 at Supatronics comes with the keyboard and mouse. not bad plus free shipping
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Its not right that you are essentially spamming multiple threads to punt what seems to be your own website. It is against the forum rules. You need to register as a dealer/supplier
 
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