[mythtv-users] Favorite Universal Remote? Buying Tips

[Lane Schwartz]

On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:36:28 -0800 (PST), John Smith
<john_smith_45678 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see that Jarod recommends the Radio Shack 15-2116:
> http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/remotes.php
> 
> Anybody else have a favorite universal remote? CNET
> has a roundup here (updated 7/04):
> http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7900_7-5114325.html
> The two editor's picks are quite a bit more than the
> Radio Shack remote.
> 
> Any tips on selecting a universal remote? I'm just
> getting started and have just looked at the $10 ones
> at Circuit City (which looked like junk).
> 
> Thanks,
> John

I like this one:

Niveus Media PC Remote Control w/USB Receiver
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=80-100-651&depa=0

It's a universal learning IR remote, so you it works with pretty much
any IR device. I have one, and it comes with the list of IR codes -
not all remotes do. Also, it can learn codes from other remotes if
needed.

It has a USB RF dongle for the computer. I love this, since I don't
have to point the remote at the computer to use it. Not too hard to
set up in lirc, either. I'm using FC2.

HTH,
Lane

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