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It has been over half a year since we last reviewed a
keyboard, the last time being the APH Recommended Logitech MX5500 Revolution
by Jonathan. During the past six months, things in the technology world have
changed quite a bit -- for example, the introduction of the dual core Intel
Atom 330, increasingly common usage of Mini ITX boards, and in general,
low(er) cost computing products. Such products have lead to the creation of
Nettop computers; a range of computers that are not only value oriented, but
also features a low running cost. Products built around Atom processors are
also propagating the market quickly -- from the Asus Eee Box to the Shuttle
X27. Such computers are great for home theater PC setups if you're not after
something like 1080p Blu-ray decoding. Speaking of HTPCs, it's interesting
how computers are becoming more and more popular in the living room. Combined
with such features built right into various editions of common operating
systems, affordable computing hardware (Even if it's not a Nettop unit,
excellent performing parts are readily available at very reasonable prices),
and a large collection of peripherals to go with it in the market today,
making it your weekend DIY project shouldn't be much of a luxury or challenge
anymore. Okay, let's get to the point. Today, we'll be reviewing the VidaBox
Premium Wireless HTPC Media Center Keyboard. To be honest, I have never heard
of VidaBox prior to this review. A quick visit to their website indicates
that they have a ton of interesting home theater product, this keyboard is
only one of many. Let's see how this keyboard that's made primarily for home
theater computers works out. And not to mention that it has the uber hardcore
good ol' trackball.
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