Everything that's required to operate the Smartmedia box is included in the package ie. the box, leads, RF (radio frequency) remote control and a simple guide to get started.
Set-up is very easy, following the simple guide.
Upon first few uses of the box, I found the RF remote control to be rather awkward, the pointer/curser visible on the TV screen seemed to start to lag behind where I was pointing the remote at, whereas I then had to point the remote to extreme left or right to bring the pointer/curser back into line to where I was pointing the remote at.
I also found it tiresome trying to write even a brief sentence using the on-screen keyboard, pointing the remote at a letter then pressing OK to write words.
In my opinion, a wireless keyboard is essential, to input text into the browser address bar, complete username/password fields and general typing.
Digisender tv have an extensive list of compatible accessories here;
http://products.aei.eu/digisender/accessories.html?limit=15 Also a suitable alternative to the remote control could be a wireless mouse.
I already had a wireless mouse, which worked with the Smartmedia box, details of the mouse I am using can be found here;
http://direct.asda.com/Polaroid-BlueEye---mouse/000567300,default,pd.html Mine cost around £7-£8, and never any trouble with it.
Buying a non-digisender wireless keyboard can be frustrating, with a trial and error basis coming into effect.
I bought a logitec wireless keyboard with trackpad from PC world, but that didn't work with the Smartmedia box.
Seeking advice from the "tech people" at PC world and Maplins was met with scratching of heads and raising shoulders, as they had not heard of a TV set-top-box that had the full version of the latest android operating system running on the TV. All the wireless keyboards were compatible with windows PC operating systems, was as much as they could tell me.
I decided to go for a fairly basic wireless keyboard, then if it didn't work, I could use it for something else.
To my surprise, it worked first try out of the box. Details of it here;
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/pc-accessories/keyboards/keyboards/logik-lkbwlrd13... Sale price £14.99 (normal price £19.99).
It's very compact and looks very stylish. I'm pleased with it.
Still getting used to what keys do what.
So, with a combined outlet of £23, I've got a keyboard and mouse for my digisender Smartmedia box.
More soon..