[mythtv-users] Remote Control

[Peter A. Daly]

The longer I use my StreamZaps (I have two), the more I like them.
It's a nice, well built, inexpensive remote that works great with
LIRC.

http://www.mythpvr.com/mythtv/hardware/streamzap-pc-remote-control.html

-Pete
MythPVR.com

On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 2:04 PM, Jeff Clark <jeff at vacantcanvas.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 5:06 PM, Kawayanan <kawayanan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I can't speak for the other brands, but I got the Microsoft one and it
>> worked like a charm with mythbuntu.  Pretty much just selected it from a
>> dropdown menu and it worked - I have since customized the setup though.
>>
>> Here is the one I got (though I got it through an amazon retailer):
>>
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16880100851
>>
>> It came with two blasters, and the receiver will accept any remote signals
>> I think (you do have to set up the lirc files for the remote though).  There
>> is a mythtv wiki page on these mce remotes too.
>>
>> http://mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/MCE_Remote
>>
>> Kawayanan
>>
>> On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 4:16 PM, nick <boexli at gmx.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> On Friday 02 May 2008 14:28:49 Misty P wrote:
>>> > nick petrik wrote:
>>> > > Hi Nick, thanks for your feedback. I did look at the LIRC page but
>>> > > was not able to find a standalone RC that can be bought nowadays.
>>> > > LIRC lists many bundle remotes  and a few standalone ones which I
>>> > > could not find in any shop.
>>> > > I have a working Terratec Cinergy PCI C card (Remote does not work) -
>>> > > need therfore only a standalone RC.
>>> >
>>> > The microsoft media center remote is widely available.  Bought one
>>> > (with IR
>>> > receiver) just last month!  (Same thing as the hauppauge remote, just
>>> > slightly different layout.)  About $30, including receiver and IR
>>> > blasters.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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>>> I could not find anything about microsoft media center remote on the lirc
>>> side? where can I find more details - just want to be sure it works.
>>> Thanks
>>> Nick
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>
> I actually just got into my mail to pose this exact same question!
> The MCE looks great for what I want to do, but I found it cheaper on
> TigerDirect via this link on MS's site:
> http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=065&active_tab=comparePrices
>
> $34 shipped to Boston.  Nice and nice :)
> Jeff
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