I am using one of my RasPi boards to run XBMC (using OpenELEC) and purchased this keyboard for its interface. It works really well, though at about 10' from the receiver it does seem to be at the edge of its range (the orientation of the keyboard does matter at this distance). The backlight is great; it illuminates all the keys well.
I first purchased the Bluetooth version of this keyboard, but it was not right for the application. The stripped-down Linux distros built to run XBMC do not have the tools necessary for Bluetooth pairing.
This unit has a USB dongle built in that is eternally paired with the keyboard, which means you never do need to pair it. On the downside, the keyboard is ONLY usable with the provided dongle.
I would highly recommend this keyboard for my application or ones like it. My experience and others who rated the product suggest that you should not expect a range greater than ten feet (3 meters).this has got to be my "toy of the year" incredible range incredible size..response..compatability..mousepad touch response..built in teeny tiny dongle..EAEASY TO NAVIGATE AS unctions functions ...and a laser pointer to boot ! AND AT THIS PRICE !!! VERY EASY to mavigate even for big fimgers !! HIGHLY recommended and fun too i"m using it right now !This is a great device. I was skeptical given its non-name and small size but I have been very pleased with its performance. It simply plugs in...no software...just works. The range is more than enough for home theater applications (i.e. if I move any further away I can't see the screen anyway). The touchpad is very sensitive and easy to get use. Tapping is enable but smart scroll is not. It times out to save power after a few minutes but you simply revive it by pressing and holding the space bar. It is no bigger than your other remotes. Text typing works perfect...no missed letters. Laser pointer is good for entertaining the cats too! Highly recommend.I'll first admit I have been unlucky with the product: the first one was eaten by the dog, and its replacement was not wholly functional (Laser pointer DOA); I am now awaiting the third one.
Still, it works very well as a remote keyboard with my Raspberry Pi micro-computer, it did not need any driver to work under Linux, and I can happily live with the small size of the keys. The back-lit keyboard makes it easy to use in low light, and the life of the battery charge is more than adequate for my needs.
I have also tested it on both my desktop and palmtop computers, both running Mageia Linux, and in both cases it worked perfectly, no driver needed.The keyboard works great except for the wireless. The one I bought was a rf not a blue tooth. I had to move the USB wireless dongle in front of the computer. Other than that the keyboard and mouse work great. I have no problems waking the computer up using BOXEE for those who wanted to know.
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