Sneak Peek: Microsoft Vista MCE Wireless RF Keyboard
By Alexander Grundner |
July 24th, 2006
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CE Pro somehow got the early scoop on Microsoft’s under development wireless RF remote for Vista MCE (though it doesn’t look like there’s much development left if you look at the production photos or the Flash video demo at Microsoft Hardware). The keyboard boasts a wall-penetrating 30-ft signal range due to it’s RF receiver/transmitter (the previous model used line-of-sight IR), has the smarts to dim its backlights according to the present lighting environment, can automatically switch to standby when not in use to conserve energy, and can be docked for recharging. CE Pro adds “It looks like a real winner. My guess is that they will have it sometime this fall.” It does sound pretty impressive, but is it going to cost an arm and leg for the luxury? And where’s the built-in smart display featured in next-gen remotes that allows users to navigate MCE without disrupting what’s being shown on the television? Seems like a logical feature, but I guess it’s one that would suck up too much juice along side RF.
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