[mythtv-users] Re: What do you do with MythTv

[Scott Pouliot]

$500 for a remote?!?!?!?!?!?!

I could build a spare Myth box for that price.  LoL

Scott 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of John P. Poet
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 4:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Re: What do you do with MythTv


On Thu, 22 Jan 2004, Peter Lee wrote:

> The Pronto, while
> simplifying matters considerably, has not been a big hit with me or 
> the rest of the family.  I think this is due, in large part, to the 
> touch-screen buttons.  There is just something that is more satisfying 
> and accurate about real buttons as opposed to graphical touchscreen
buttons.

You might want to give one of the Home Theater Master remotes a try:

http://www.bluedo.com/bluedocgi/products.cgi?brand=Home%20Theater%20Master

http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/HTM.html

If you want full programmability of macros, etc, go with the MX-700 or
MX-800.  The MX-500/MX-600 cannot be beat for their power/price.


John