CES 2008: Logitech DiNovo Mini Keyboard Launched

Logitech has unveiled the Logitech diNovo Mini palm-sized keyboard with media remote and ClickPad.

It is designed for people who have connected their PC to their TV.

The diNovo Mini keyboard features a keypad, dedicated hotkeys for media players and Web browsers, as well as prominent Page Up and Page Down buttons, which allow people to scroll when surfing the Web as well as zoom in and out of documents and images. The keyboard also offers a dedicated button that launches Windows Media Center, as well as a row of media controls that allow people to adjust volume and easily play, pause, stop, fast forward and rewind.

The dual-purpose round, thumb-sized ClickPad can be used as a touch pad to point, scroll and click. It can alternatively be used as a media remote and directional pad to navigate menus and make selections. The ClickPad features two backlight modes. When in touch-pad mode, the ClickPad is backlighted in orange. When in media-remote mode, the ClickPad’s directional buttons are backlighted in green. The keyboard keys, however, are always backlighted in orange.

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The mini-keyboard uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology which allows for extended range.

"The Logitech diNovo Mini keyboard extends Logitech’s tradition of developing innovative products to meet the changing times," said Denis Pavillard, vice president of product marketing for Logitech’s keyboards and desktops. "Today, more and more people are hooking up their PCs to their TVs. The sleek, minimalist design and thoughtful function make the diNovo Mini keyboard the perfect complement to the living-room or home-theater PC."

The diNovo Mini keyboard is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in late February for a suggested retail price of $149.99 (U.S.)