So I've got my HTPC setup with a wireless mouse, EFO Wireless Handheld Keyboard and even the GlideTV, but I'm using a corded keyboard which makes like a bit hard when it comes to distancing myself from the PC. Sure the little EFO keyboard is nice and all, but not for typing a lot, and really there's nothing like having a full sized keyboard at your disposal. A nice wireless keyboard is the way to go, but it can't be just any, it's got to be rugged, I've got kids, and it has to have navigation functions built-in like a mouse and even some hot keys as well. Yeah I'm picky, but I think I found the perfect wireless keyboard for your HTPC or just any PC really, well it's almost perfect it's missing one thing...

Today for review I've got the Aurora Micro Wireless Keyboard from Enermax. Not only is this keyboard stylish and very well made, but it includes a laser trackball so for an HTPC you won't have need for a mouse really. The Aurora also has has several hot keys for launching Media Center, Music, Videos, Pictures and others, along with basic multi-media functions. I've been using it for a couple weeks now as the only keyboard on my HTPC setup and I've come to truly like it lot. It's a small sized keyboard, about the size of that on a laptop, and the keys are similar, but they are comfortable to type on. Read on to learn more...

Product Name: AURORA Micro Wireless Keyboard

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: Enermax

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

AURORA Micro Wireless Keyboard

AURORA Micro Wireless is first wireless compact keyboard featuring total media functionalities. With integrated trackball, left-right buttons plus scroll-wheel, this wireless compact keyboard is best solution for using media center and home theater software. This product won the prestigious “red dot design award: product design 2009” against 11,000 submissions from 61 countries in 14 categories.

Features:

-Brushed aluminum with diamond cut edges： the utmost in keyboard design

-2.4GHz RF wireless technology： up to 10 meters (30 feet) operating distance

-Laser trackball with adjustable resolution (400/800/1200 dpi)： customize it to match your needs

-Power saving management： power saving mode with on/off switch

-Integrated mouse left / right keys and scroll wheel： speed up navigating through documents and web pages

-7 Hotkeys： Home + Email + Search + Volume up + Volume down + Mute+ Play/Pause

-Windows MCE remote control： easily access Media Center and play TV、DVD or music

-“SCISSORS” key switch technology (patented): comfortable & responsive typing experience with 10 million keystroke lifespan

-Two handed grips： ergonomic design for easy and firm hold with two hands

-Extended wrist rest： reduce typing stress & typing errors, while increasing comfort to your wrists

-Zero degree angle： increase your typing experience

-Flat key caps： shorten key travel distance and reduce the finger pressure

-Windows Vista support： integrated Windows Vista Start Button

Specs:

Model: KB008W-B

Aluminum Treatment: Brushed Aluminum with Diamond Cut Edges

Wireless Connectivity: 2.4Ghz

Hot Keys: 7 (Home + Email +Search + Volume Up+ Volume Down +Mute + Play/Pause)

Key Switch: Scissors structure (patented)

Key Zone: 1

Trackball Tracking: Laser (patented)

Trackball Resolution: 400dpi/800dpi/1200dpi

Mouse Function: Left, right keys and scroll wheel

Power Source: 2 * AA batteries

Color: Black

Dimensions: L319 x W193 x H33 mm (L 12.56” x W 7.60” x H 1.30”)

Weight: 800gs /1.77lbs(without batteries)