The almighty FCC has finally approved the new Acer RMTP-S1Q Touch Pad Media Center Remote. The device has a sleek form factor with no buttons visible when the device is turned off. At the push of a button, the RMTP-S1Q illuminates to reveal media controls, allowing you to easily view photos and videos, or listen to music. The surface of the RMTP-S1Q is touch sensitive and it works just like a large touchpad with support for standard clicking as well as multi-touch gestures. The Acer RMTP-S1Q Touch Pad Media Center Remote connects to your PC via an RF dongle with a maximum range of up to 10-meter. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time. [Wireless Goodness]
Chinavasion has started selling the new Mini Bluetooth Keyboard that comes equipped with a touchpad and a laser pointer. The device provides full wireless control of your PC and smartphone. This easy-to-use Mini Bluetooth Keyboard features a full QWERTY keyboard complete with function (Fn) key, F1 through F8 keys, space bar, number keys, Page UP/DOWN keys, left and right mouse keys and a responsive touchpad. There are 72 keys in total – making this our most complete mini Bluetooth PC keyboard to date. The Chinavasion Mini Bluetooth Keyboard retails for just $45.22 each. [Product Page]
USB Geek has a new accessory for your Windows PC in the form of the USB Wireless Handheld Keyboard and Touchpad. This portable device comes with a tiny QWERTY keypad allowing you to transmit keystrokes to your computer from up to 30-feet away via a 2.4GHz radio frequency. There is also a 2.8-inch wireless trackpad, so you can control the computer cursor from across the room. Measuring 126mm x 83mm x 9mm and weighing 66grams, the device comes equipped with an RF receiver USB dongle that you can use to connect the gadget to your computer. It is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
Elecom’s TK-TCT005BK is similar to a notebook trackpad, but it can also be turned into a touch-based numeric USB pad with a push of a button. The cool part of this gadget is that it can also recognize certain gestures. For example, if you want to zoom in and out, you just place your two fingers together and spread them out or in. The Elecom TK-TCT005BK USB keypad and trackpad is currently available in Japan via GeekStuff4U for 6,500 Yen or around $72. [Elecom]
Brando has started to sell the USB 2.4GHz RF Entertainment Slim Keyboard that comes with 87-keys, 18-hot keys, and a built-in high precision Multi-Touch touchpad, which can also be functioned as a numeric keypad. It is easy to switch the touchpad to be a numeric keypad by one button. This keyboard is perfect for Media Center use. You can purchase the USB 2.4GHz RF Entertainment Keyboard for $69. [Brando]
Brando has recently launched the USB Multi-Touch Smartpad that comes equipped with 2 and 3 finger gestures allowing you to rotate images, invoke the magnifier, zoom in and out, horizontal and vertical scroll, middle click, as well as forward and back in Internet Explorer. Measuring 80mm x 104mm x 15mm and weighing 103grams, the device is compatible with Microsoft Vista and XP OS. The USB Multi-Touch Smartpad retails for only $40. [Brando]
Controlling your computer from across the room is now become possible with the help of this handy Pocket Wireless Touchpad. Working via wireless secure 2.4 GHz Bluetooth connection, the device features a portable laptop-style touchpad, full media controls, a built in laser pointer for job presentations, and a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts for 4 hours. The device is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac. The Pocket Wireless Touchpad retails for $59.99. [CoolestGadgets]
by Nicole on January 31, 2008
If you can’t live without the touchpad of your notebook and can’t use a mouse if your life depended on it. Then here is a set of 2 external keyboards, one USB and one wireless with a touchpad by Sanwa. No word on pricing or availability.
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