GlideTV Navigator

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Controls a PC/Mac/PS3 wirelessly on your HDTV screen.
Plenty of buttons for all types of commands.
Rechargeable battery.

Cons:

Small touch pad.
Typing via onscreen keyboard is a pain.

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Last revision on October 5, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Controls a PC/Mac/PS3 wirelessly on your HDTV screen
Plenty of buttons for all types of commands
Rechargeable battery
Controls all the important HTPC functions
Simple Setup
Comfortable to hold
Large on-screen menus
Charging dock
Nice interface
Fits in palm of your hand for easy navigation
Includes charging cradle with dual power options
Long range
Slick design
Decent battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Small touch pad
Typing via onscreen keyboard is a pain
No on screen keyboard will ever be great
Software is still in beta
Expensive
Buttons functions can't be reassigned
Can't customize cursor speed settings
Can interfere with other products and programs

Expert reviews and ratings

Media PCs exist in a tricky limbo between the PC and the set-top box – do you choose a full remote keyboard with a built-in mouse or trackball, or a wand-shaped remote control, perhaps with a built-in trackball? The GlideTV Navigator is another...

By TechRadar on March 19, 2010

The GlideTV Navigator strikes a decent balance between ease of use and living room acceptability, but Logitech's diNovo Mini is a better tool for controlling a PC via your HDTV. The Navigator's saving graces are its built-in Mac support and, for...

By cnet on March 02, 2010

This remote looks weird, but fits comfortably in your paw We hereby crown the new king of home-theater-PC remote controls. There have been many pretenders to the throne, including sticks and donuts (Gyration’s over-complicated Media Center Remote...

By Maximum PC on January 28, 2010

The GlideTV is a unique way to couch surf and control your HTPC without the use of a keyboard. It is a stylish and utilitarian device for the HTPC aficionado. As long as you don’t require frequent typing while using your HTPC, the GlideTV...

By DragonSteelMods on January 09, 2010

Now GlideTV’s Navigator is another gadget that brings a lot of potential to the table of the home theater Mac Mini setup. The Mac Mini is a great choice for a home theater Mac, but there’s one problem: controlling it. Does the...

By Appletell on December 09, 2009

Will transform the way you use your Media Center PC, but only at a price...

By PC Pro on November 25, 2009

The GlideTV Navigator is a great accompaniment to any HTPC, it will make your life much easier and allow you to control all functions of your PC from a distance. Think of it as a fully functional remote for your computer. I really do like the GlideTV...

By Testfreaks on November 22, 2009

So, having spent £250 on an Acer Revo or such should you shell out half as much again for a funky remote control? We think the answer is yes. The GlideTV Navigator is, without doubt, a most elegant and effective way to control any computer that is...

By RegHardware on November 10, 2009

Using the Navigator was a pleasant experience. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it at first but after using it consistently for over a month, I have grown accustomed to its layout and can operate it almost by muscle memory alone. The trackpad is...

By Techgage on April 11, 2011

As we said in our initial write up on GlideTV we found the GlideTV software and the navigator to be an excellent complement to our existing HTPC setup. We were able to extend our style of usage to include much more than we already did. The Navigator...

By Bright Side of News on October 08, 2010

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