[mythtv-users] Seeking Remote Control Advice for PVR-500

[Mike]

Larry K wrote:

> Please bear with me as I show my total ignorance regarding universal 
> remote controls. :)
>
> I am pondering whether or not to slap a PVR-500 into my system (one of 
> my 250s died, so now I'm down to one tuner), So, if I get the PVR-500 
> and pull out the 250s, I'm gonna need a remote control.
>
> I currently have a Rosewill wireless (RF) mouse/keyboard on my mythtv 
> box. Should this be a factor in deciding what remote control to get?  
> That is, should I go RF on the remote control, or IR?  Can a RF remote 
> be programmed to talk to my existing Rosewill base just as my keyboard 
> does?
>
> Sorry for sounding like a n00b, but I have not been keeping up with 
> remote control technology.  Thus far, I have just survived with the 
> Hauppauge PVR-250 remote...
>
> Thanks!


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-Mike