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GlideTV Navigator

Based on 8 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.
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.

Cons

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.

By Techgage on April 11, 2011

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...

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By Bright Side of News on October 08, 2010

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...

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By AVRev on June 01, 2010

For the serious home theater enthusiast, the concept of a home theater PC is very attractive for those who want to store all of their media in one spot and utilize it to consume the rapidly growing library of web based, high definition video. ...

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By TechRadar on March 19, 2010

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...

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By cnet on March 02, 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...

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By Maximum PC on January 28, 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...

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By DragonSteelMods on January 09, 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...

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By The Gadgeteer on December 31, 2009

Controlling a PC, Mac or Playstation 3 that is connected to your television can sometimes be a huge hassle. Wireless keyboards are too large and bulky, while regular sized remote controls are too small and limited. The GlideTV Navigator Remote...

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By Appletell on December 09, 2009

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...

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By PC Pro on November 25, 2009

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

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