- Bulk/Retail – Retail
- Connectivity – Wireless
- Color – Black
- - Use your Logitech Cordless MediaBoard Pro up to 30 feet (10 meters) away from your PLAYSTATION3.
- Integrated touch pad with vertical scrolling
Product Description
Cordless MediaBoard Pro — Complete your PLAYSTATION3 experience with a Bluetooth cordless keyboard. Use Cordless MediaBoard Pro to quickly set up profiles, enter Web addresses, and send text messages. A built-in touch pad with vertical scrolling eliminates the need for a mouse. Quick media keys simplify Web browsing and provide easy access to entertainment media…. More >>
Logitech PlayStation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Pro
I tried a standard wireless Logitech KB with the PS3 and while it worked, the range was only about 10 feet. As my couch is about 20 feet from the PS3, I had to string the KB receiver into the middle of the room. No such problem with the Mediaboard. I walked into a back bedroom over 50 ft away and it was able to transmit that distance through a number of walls. It is glossy black with a chrome strip on the top to complement the PS3. The X and O buttons are mapped to the Enter and Esc keys respectively; which works well since the X is usually “OK” and O is typically “Back”. The touchpad beats using the D-pad to move around the PlayStation Store. I have not used the media buttons on the top since I have the Sony remote. Once you pair up the Mediaboard to the PS3 (which is an easy process) you don’t have to do it again. I was concerned that I would have to pair it up each time I turned on the Mediaboard or PS3.
I only have three small issues with the Mediaboard. One, the power switch is a slider built into the chrome strip. There is a little nub in the center that I assume was to provide some grip. It doesn’t help since the surface of the button is slick. I just use my fingernail to move the switch back and forth. Second: no Start button. You need to press Start to begin downloads from the Playstation Store. Not a big issue as you can use the arrow keys to move to the Start image on the screen and hit the Enter (X) key. Third: no PS button. A strange omission. It might have to do with the fact that the Mediaboard does not show up as a controller on the PS3.
I highly recommend the Mediaboard for anyone looking for a keyboard for their PS3.
Rating: 5 / 5
Keyboard works ok, but it is REALLY, REALLY lame that Logitech didn’t include the L1,L2,R1,R2,etc keys…which are critical for proper zooming of the Internet Browser. This means that you have to have the controller or remote control nearby as well for basic navigation. How much harder could it have been to include these keys? Oh well…
Rating: 3 / 5
Just received this keyboard last night. Was worried from the reviews that construction might be flimsy. Not the case. I had the Logitech DiNovo desktop (keyboard, number pad, and mouse) previously. The number pad went missing pretty quickly and the keyboard was not the toughest of keyboards. The left CTRL key stopped working after about a year. I was using it for my living room computer (music, net surfing, etc), so use was not tremendous. Another year later, the keyboard croaked and mouse went missing, so it was time for a new bluetooth combo. Not much out there at the time of this writing – Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard (expensive) and the Microsoft combo set, but it requires WinXP SP2, which I wasn’t keen on. I considered the Bestbuy Razorfish, but that looked pretty cheap. I found this one for PS3, but was worried about compatability with a regular computer (I don’t have PS3). I got the box, opened it up, used another keyboard and mouse to set up, and DONE! Up and running in under 3 minutes. The keyboard weight is perfect. Not too light and not terribly heavy. Doesn’t feel cheap. Looks great with piano black and chrome finish when its sitting unused. If you’ve used a laptop touchpad, you can use this thing. A couple tweaks on the mouse movement settings and all set! There is no WIN key, but use Ctrl-Esc instead. The key stroke depth is great. Longer stroke than the Dinovo Desktop – also quieter. The touchpad also has scrolling – BIG PLUS. The keyboard even has two keys on the bottom left which emulate the left and right mouse buttons, making dragging a bit easier than using just the right hand. Finally, there’s a power switch, which helps with battery life. Two AA’s and this thing goes! For the money, this is the best bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo around. Keep in mind, this is used on an entertainment computer, not a gamer. Gamers obviously need a better mouse, but the keyboard is still great. Overall, for a living room / entertaining computer, this keyboard rates an A+.
Rating: 5 / 5
First off the keyboard I received had a problem with some sticking keys, and the left mouse button when click randomly. I returned and decided not to get another simply because Logitech neglected to put L1 L2 L3 R1 R2 R3 buttons on the keyboard making the keyboard a real pain in the neck to use. Since the PS3 browser requires the L and R keys to navigate properly through the Internet, this requires you to stop your typing or using the mouse pad to pick up a separate controller that you have to have by you to surf properly, big pain!!!! I was really disappointed I was really looking forward to the ease of typing but it’s just not worth it. Maybe a future keyboard will have more thought put into it.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have used Logitech keyboards and mice for nearly 10 years at work and at home. I currently have a cordless MX3200 keyboard and MX600 cordless mouse for the PC. I ordered this keyboard for my PS3 since using the game controller took way to long to enter passwords or navigate the web. Given my past experience with Logitech, I figured it would be a safe bet and it was given a few rough spots.
The good: It took about a minute to go through the steps to get the PS3 to recogize the unit (I love the wireless bluetooth). Fullsize keyboard, and touch pad(I use a blackberry 8830 everyday for work, I have fat thumbs that get tired)!
The needs improvement: it is a little “clunky” in so much the cursor trys to auto position when when using the touch pad, I have to use the game controller to zoom in and out on web pages, the power indicator stops flashing green after you start using it, so if you set it aside or get distracted paying for the pizza delivery, you can easily forget it is on and run down the batteries, lastly it is physically light, almost cheap feeling for a Logitech.
Overall, it works for me despite my complaints. I find it much easier to navigate the web using a full size keyboard which is all I really wanted.
Rating: 4 / 5