massive-MEDIA

remote control?

As part of this project, I'm on the lookout for new controllers that might fit this platform better than remote controls we're used to for controlling the media that gets piped into our livingrooms.

I came across this nice piece of hardware on the web today - Belkin's Nostromo n52 SpeedPad. It looks it could be an interesting, though potentially annoying, way of controlling one's television.

The product is aimed at gamers, but it does fit some of my requirements list for a good massiveMEDIA remote:

• customizable


• has thumb-wheel


• has joystick


• one-handed operation

However, it also looks like it might need to be used on a table (or a knee?) which would definitely be a pain. It's also got a cord. It could be interesting to try to get ideas. It's $26 with free shipping on buy.com so maybe I'll check it out.

Here's a nice review.