[mythtv-users] Favorite Universal Remote? Buying Tips

[Chris Clonch]

Although not of the same caliber as those previously mentioned universal 
remotes, I'm am quite happy with my $11USD Philips PHDVD5 remote 
(http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2625057).  I plan 
on controlling Myth under the cable or satellite modes (currently having 
problems with my IR receiver).  There are more than enough buttons for 
Myth, and I'm able to control all of my other various AV components.  Of 
course I'd love to have remote with a LCD screen and dynamic buttons, 
but I can't afford the cost.  For those doing a system on the cheap, 
this remote is well worth money.

Unfortunately, I don't know about it availability down under, as Walmart 
only ships in US.  Philips website doesn't list this remote, which is 
actually manufactured by Gemini Industries.  To make matters worse, 
Gemini doesn't even have the remote listed on their website, but list 
one that is very similar as far as I can tell 
(http://www.gemini-usa.com/a5/modelDetail.asp?PkgID=367774&User=GemRemoteControls).

Just my $0.02USD...

-Chris

Martin Brown wrote:

> I spent a bit more and got a you-beaut Universal Remote Controls 
> "Osiris" (MX-350). This has a programable LCD which is VERY useful for 
> something like MythTV. I bought mine from BlueDo in the States 
> (www.bluedo.com) for about $US150.
>
> I also set up an IR transmitter from the PC so I can generate some 
> discrete control codes (which the MX-350 learned) to simplify things 
> like switching TV inputs directly to MythTV.
>
> I'm thinking of buying the RF extender as well since sometimes you 
> have to point the remote at the TV, sometimes at the digital set top 
> box and sometimes at the MythTV box.
>
> Martin
>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:23:43 +1100
> From: Phill Edwards <philledwards at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Favorite Universal Remote? Buying Tips
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> >> 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.
>
>
> Having looked at everyone's recommendations, the Radio Shack one looks
> good and is quite cheap. Does anyone know where these can be bought in
> Australia? I thought Tandy was the Aussie equivalent of Radio Shack
> but their remotes are cheap junk.
>
> Any other Australian specific recommendations and where to get them?
>
> Regards,
> Phill
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