[mythtv-users] Remote Controls

[Tom Lichti]

Rich West wrote:
> Phill Edwards wrote:
>   
>>>> I have a Packard Bell PC remote which is great with MythTV. You can
>>>> pick them up on eBay for nix.
>>>>       
>>>>         
>>> Phill, that has to be the ugliest remote control *ever*.
>>>     
>>>       
>> Mate, it is ugly, but it's a ripper for MythTV! As it's also VERY
>> cheap (OK, proabably cos it's ugly), you should try it before you
>> knock it :)
>>     
>
> Thanks.. this helps.  Since I've already got the IR receiver for each of
> my frontend systems, the remote is now the key to happiness. :)  I can't
> believe just how many remotes disable buttons based upon the function
> mode you are in.  For example, if you select "DBS/Cable", the "VCR" or
> "DVD" type buttons (play, pause, rewind, etc) are all disabled. :(  Or,
> as a better example, with two of the remotes I have, the Guide button is
> disabled if you are in DVD/VCR mode, but it is enabled if you are in TV
> mode.  Ugh.
>
> Obviously, I need a "DVR" remote that had all of the right buttons with
> all of them enabled so I can make lirc do the "right" thing as well as
> be able to turn on/off all of the individual components (I've tried
> training my kids to do it for me, but, oddly, they resist ;) ).
>
> I'll have to swing by some of the stores and give a couple of the
> inexpensive remotes a whirl.  Unfortunately, the Harmony is a little out
> of the price range.. especially since I would need 3 of them!
>
> -Rich
>   
Have you looked at Tivo remotes? They have lots of buttons...

Tom