Lenovo Enhanced Multimedia Remote with backlit keyboard N5902 $35.99 + Free Shipping
 

Lenovo [lenovo.com] has the Lenovo Enhanced Multimedia Remote with backlit keyboard N5902 for $35.99 + Free Shipping after coupon code USP1J56678

Lenovo Enhanced Multimedia Remote with Backlit Keyboard $36 + Free Shipping
 

Lenovo has Lenovo Enhanced Multimedia Remote with Backlit Keyboard for $36 after applying coupon USP1J56678. Shipping is free. Thanks DJKre

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Best price since BF price of $35!!

Thanks OP in 4 1!

I got one of these on BF and I can say it's a neat little device for rarely used PC's that are tucked out of the way, like my windows home server. I'm tempted to order one for the living room media server but that is on a 35' long USB extender cord so maybe I'll play around with it tonight, see if it works that way. If so, in for another one.

These are typically used with HTPCs. I have found that it works much better when the USB adapter faces the user.

the signal range of these things is always a problem to me

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i have the non-backlit version... it's nice too. been waiting for this one again! big thanks and repped!

Argh every time I try to checkout with Amazon Payments it says "Please choose a payment type."

Im stuck on whether to keep the logitech K400, get IOGEAR or get this mini [amazon.com]

Thanks for the post, got a couple for the two main viewing rooms, repped! I have been using old school (and LARGE) Gyration KB and mouse, which is works well but is a PITA because it is a KB that has to be placed somewhere to be used vs. being used while being held like txting with a phone. With all of the online capabilities with the new TVs and BR players, etc., these are essential IMO instead of using standard remote to navigate the onscreen KB which is a total PITA, They should be included with the TVs (like Visio does, their remote with slide out QWERTY KB that comes with their upper line TVs is awesome, but I have LG and Panasonic, so that doesn't help me :)), I am guessing they will be soon, but in the meantime this combo fills the ticket :).

I had problems when the USB receiver was in the back. While in the front and with a clear line of site, it works really well. Granted, I am only transmitting about 10'.

In for one! my HTPC has been needing something like this. I get tired of my clunky Logitech keyboard.

Can I plug it into the TV to control Or it is for the computer only?

Thanks for the suggestions, I'm gonna go with the CE Compass mini, by looking at the amazon review so far...

Can anyone tell me if it works w/Mac :confused:

In for 1. Also been waiting for good price on this newer version. Had the previous one, but passed it on to a family member because lack of backlight.

Yes, I'm using it with my 2011 Mac mini, no trouble at all. It also worked fine on my iMac.

I have the prev gen, and it's very handy for HTPCs ...my only issue with it and this new one - they don't have the function keys (F1-F12) which I don't frequently use, however need once per year to boot into some usb flash (invoking the boot menu is F9 on my htpc, and the bios requires 5 changes to change the boot order, pita). Otherwise, perfect little thing, that saves so much space. Don't expect to write "War and Peace" on it, but to browse your nas and start your movie - it's golden :)

My suggestion go with Lenovo. I use it with my PS3 and PC and works flawlessly on both.

The difference between the ones you listed and this one is that only the Lenovo is backlit and in a dark room being able to see the keys makes all the difference.

The others make no mention of being backlit, and that is a huge deal breaker since you will need some sort of light to look at the keys. Remember when you're watching a TV/Projector screen in a dark room your eyes adjust to the bright image and when you look down at the keyboard it will be pitch black since it will be in the dark.

$38.78 shipped to CA. hope these work well with XBMC because im tired of my logitech mediaboard taking up all the space on my coffee table

will this work on my xbox 360? Also I'll have to plug it into the back of my xbox. Will my range be nurfed? Also, can you type pretty fast with these or are you slowed a bit because of the size.

what is this for?

I agree. When I put my receiver in the USB port on the back of my HTPC the range sucked and the mouse was always jumpy, but after moving it to the front it's great. I love this thing!!

last time this was around- i bought it.

got it in mail, pulld it out, saw how small and pathetic it was.

sold it for $5 + s/h to another member on here.

never used it.

Looks like a historically decent price. I have two of these on two HTPCs and have been underwhelmed. They work adequately but range (even with dongle in front) is middling and the "OFN" optical finger navigation is quite disappointing. Would not buy it again although at this point I don't know what solution I would try.

using your computer on the couch or at a distance without the contraint of a keyboard and mouse combo.

exactly. I'm using it a good 20 feet away from my living room media server which powers the sixty inch tv. it works awesome. I bought one for my home server, now getting another one for the livingroom

I never buy keyboards unless they come in dented boxes.

I have the previous gen and it works great! Don't know if I should upgrade to this backlit one or not though.

I have the non back lit one and LOVE it. Works really really well. I wish mine was back lit.

It's much smaller than most people expect

The CE mini is a great little device. However, be aware it is not back-lit.

I just got one of these to play with as well, and so far I prefer it to the CE mini...

http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entert...gy_e_img_b


...but YMMV...it appears that more people (still in a minority from what I can tell) have problems with the FAVI, hence why its overall rating is slightly lower than the CE mini. Or it could be just that it has a lot more users buying it (824 reviews vs. 55 reviews), which would mean the reviews would tend to track downwards due to more defects, user error, etc....

The trade-offs are the CE has no back-lighting or discrete function keys...but has a larger track-pad and is therefore easier to use if you plan on doing a lot of mouse-work from the couch. Not being back-lit kills it for my use as a HTPC controller, so I returned it.... I'm sure the next version will be back-lit.

Agree on the comments about being back-lit, and the new Lenovo is a good little device. However, it lacks function keys. If that is important to you at all, then the FAVI is arguably a better device.

http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-Entert...gy_e_img_b

you too! LoL...my thoughts exactly...thanks OP, TU and repped

Depends on the TV (or Blu-Ray player), in the last couple of years TVs with apps like Amazon on Demand, Twitter, Netflix etc. support any KB inserted into one of their USB ports. For example, my LG 5600W and 50VT25 both support USB keyboards. If you are wondering about one of your TVs, just plug any USB KB into it and see what happens :). If it works with that one, it should work with this one. Mouse probably won't work though, but that isn't necessary for my application. Although, my LG came with a second Wii like remote that controls everything with a mouse like cursor instead of using the D-Pad on the main remote to move the selection box around to the different apps and menus... I wonder what will happen with one of these things plugged into the TV.

got 1 as well.

Yes works on 360. Never plugged it in the back so unsure about range .

Slow, cause it's so small.

What's a Mac? :D :bounce:

thanks op got one amazon pay but tax in nj:mad:

Wow, so you looked at the size and didn't even try it, and then sold it for $5? Not sure if trolling. :shake:

I use this everyday for 3-4 hours browsing the web on my couch and I love it. Used the previous model for over a year before that. The backlight is great (as it is helping me type this message in the dark).

Protip: I turn the mouse speed all the way up in the drivers as I find the default speed too slow for the optical pad.

Thanks. Got it.

Thanks! I'll consider it for my "HTPC" which is (this is embarrassing to say) a PowerBook G4:eek: !

Got one during the BF sale. It's small. The track ball works well, but they keys are too small for my big fingers. Only takes a week to master it, so it's user friendly. But it's definitely made for smaller hands.

If i wont be needing this for another month, should i better off wait or just get at this price?

Get it now. These go on sale every now and then but in a few months, not every week.

I've had this for a while...not a bad device but my main cons:
- backlight is blotchy (very dim in the middle like they forgot to put an LED there)
- no function keys F1-F10 so you can't do something like Alt-F4 to close windows, or Alt-Shift-F1 in Linux
- typing in paths in Linux is a PITA because "/" is a shifted key via the alt button
- the wireless transmitter is weak (much more so than the first version w/o the backlight).
- the upper left is the Home key instead of the Escape key

The optical trackball isn't bad...there's also a scrollbar underneath it that I keep brushing by mistake..

The key issues are pretty damned annoying in Linux. If you're using Windows, you won't notice.

Good luck getting it. Mine has been on back order going a month, ordered on 12/30 with a ship date of 1/14. Now it's estimating 1/31. Don't believe the 2/2 date for a second. Good deal and about what I paid but just be prepared to wait.

Nice price, I paid $40 for this 2 months ago from Lenovo. This is the lowest I've seen it. I love mine btw, works great for the HTPC.

I need this thing to turn on/off the TV as well as bring the PC back and forth from sleep. Does it do this?

Sounds like you bought it expecting it to be a full size keyboard (or at least close to it), so that's your own fault for not learning about the product before buying it. This is meant for someone who wants a small form factor keyboard & mouse combo with a backlight, most likely for a home theater type setup where you aren't going to be doing a lot of typing.

I'm not certain, but it will probably work fine. keyboards are HID (human interface device) so they're about as generic as a device comes.

it won't power down the tv. you probably want a Logitech remote.

Buy a usb extension cord if you have ports in the back.

not kidding. you'll find me complaining from the threads i bought it in.

other guy is right, i thought this was going to be a half size keyboard, not a micro keyboard like a phone. i didnt know any better, so i do what i normally do, buy stuff, stick in a drawer and never use it, but one guy wanted it so i practically gave to him.

but yeah, i didnt like it, i have small fingers and i found it difficult

In for one. My keyboard that came with the Asus Eee pc I use in my home theater just got a stuck key and stopped working, so this is good timing.

I built a HTPC not long ago. I've been using a regular wireless keyboard and mouse with it. Will be nice to have something more compact like this to use.

BTW-for some reason I was able to select the expedited 3 day shipping and it was also free like the 5 day.

Nice Deal !

Duh...I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the tip !

I'm serious, thanks.

What's a PC? :D:bounce:

In for one thx and repped.

DEAD... price is now $48

Not dead!
 

No, it just looks that way. Use the code from this thread and it still comes up as $35.99. I just ordered it at this price.:nod:

Nope... doesn't work for me... price is at $44.00 ($8.00 more).

One thing that sucks is that the will charge you 15% restocking fee if you are not happy with your purchase. So that will be $7 out of my pocket in addition to potential shipping charges.

I'm hoping that Amazon will match the $44 price (if not the $36), as I would like to buy it and try it to see if it will work for me. I hate to be stuck with an expensive paper holder.

LENOVO CHAT: I checked the details and USP1J56678 is no more valid. We are offering new ecoupon for this item and the estimated price is $47.99. The new ecoupon code is USO1J56678.

I just ordered and the coupon code still worked - $35.99 + tax. I was able to upgrade to 3 day shipping (paid with PayPal) for free.

Finally pulled the trigger. Thanks OP. TU and repped.

BTW, ShopDiscover is 5% cashback. (YMMV w/ coupon code...has always worked for me though)

Been eyeing this for a while now. Got one. Thanks! Coupon USP1J56678 from OP still works.

Subtotal: $79.99
[USP1J56678] -$44.00
Shipping and handling: $0.00
Estimated tax: $1.44
Estimated total: $37.43*
Total savings $44.00

Thanks got 1, now I can stop using my wireless keyboard and mouse at my bed.

Which one to go for?
 

What is the difference between this Lenovo one and the FAVI or COMPASS CE? I'm looking for a kb/mouse remote so that I can use to control the laptop and PS3 from about 10' away. The FAVI has great reviews on Amazon. The one thing I dislike is the charging system, would have preferred it use AA/AAA batteries (which I can stock up from Staples :D)

I don't understand why folks on here prefer the Lenovo over the FAVI since they are pretty much the same price.

DS

Still worked for me:

Subtotal: $79.99
[USP1J56678] -$44.00
Shipping and handling: $0.00
Estimated tax: $2.52
Estimated total: $38.51*
Total savings $44.00

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ordered Saturday, got my ship confirm tonight. someone earlier was boo-hooing about the excessive wait to ship. one buiz day for me.

I actually bought the CE mini. yes there's no backlight, but outside of that, it is much better than previous iteration of this lenovo (N5901) imo.

Totally agree it's better than the previous Lenovo. If the CE was back-lit it'd just about be a perfect little HTPC remote. As it is now it's still great to use for, say, a hidden server. I need something I can use in a dimly lit environment so that's the only reason it's not perfect for me. If they come out with a back-lit version I'll snap one up.

Does anyone know if the receiver on the previous nonlit version should work on this version? I lost the N5902 receiver and when I tried to plug in a receiver for the non-backlit model, I can't get it to respond. Can't figure out if they aren't compatible, or if I am doing something wrong.