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02-08-2008, 06:06 PM
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PC Remote
Anyone know of a PC remote that works by RF (or even cable), as opposed to infra-red?
The Snapstream Firefly seems to fit the bill but it isn't available in the UK as far as I'm aware. I need RF as line-of-sight isn't possible.  |
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18-08-2008, 09:06 AM
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Re: PC Remote
Originally Posted by tommys
Of course it's possible. Or was that comment just a spammy one to up your post count to get Scan free shipping?
How far away from being line of sight do you need it? The MS MCE remote it good, you don't need to point it any where near the reciever for it to work. The reciever also has a really long USB cable to positioning it descreetly but in the open is pretty east. It's also a very good remote. |
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18-08-2008, 09:15 AM
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Re: PC Remote
Its intresting to see that with the Microsoft MCE remote, people who are generally part of the its cool to slag off MS bandwagon, use them with their linux!
Thats a good sign that its a great product! |
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18-08-2008, 09:21 AM
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Re: PC Remote
Originally Posted by TheAnimus
on a related note, the MS MCE remote is well regarded, and worth a look
there's also the old ati remote wonder |
 
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19-08-2008, 01:41 AM
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Re: PC Remote
a little of subject but can the MS remote's button be configured? I need a new remote that can be set to have a button that uses the space bar, I've got my media pc's bois set to power on by pressing the space bar, but i have to do it on the keyboard, the remote i have got has a power button on it, but all it dies is power down the system, not fire it up.
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25-08-2008, 11:31 AM
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Re: PC Remote
Patdee - thanks for that. I looked into bluetooth a while ago but the software I was interested in wouldn't work with my old Sony-Ericsson T610. However, I've now installed Salling Clicker and it works perfectly. I need RF because the PC is two walls away, connected to the TV using a 5m S-Video cable.
On Media Player Classic I have pause/ play/fast forward/rewind and zoom in/out, which is all I need. I can also use the phone as a basic mouse if necessary. Might look at the MS MCE remote for future use. |
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25-08-2008, 12:15 PM
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Re: PC Remote
Originally Posted by DWhitley
Forgot to mention - it does volume up/down as well.
I'll look at other solutions such as ATI next time I upgrade.  |
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