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Is there are remote control for pcs?

Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Stickman, Dec 8, 2005.

Stickman Notebook Consultant

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I know Logitech has the media play mouse but that's still a mouse.

And their latest desktop combo, the S510 w/ Media Remote has a real remote too.

So are there are any remote only packages out there from any manufacturer.

Stickman, Dec 8, 2005

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Depends on what you want it to be compatible with. There are a few I know that work with media players, such as, Winamp, iTunes, and Windows Media Player. This one is the cheapest that I know of, it is made by a company called keyspan:

http://www.keyspan.com/products/homepage-Remotes.spml

It connects via USB port.

You could actually create your own IR remote, but you would need a serial port, and I gave up the idea of making my own because my notebook doesn't have a serial port.

http://www.ovelha.org/pasteler0/2005/11/17/howto-external-winamp-control/

It isn't exactly handy, but it is a remote.

pt9386, Dec 8, 2005

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Oh wow thanks... Tiger Direct is selling the discontinue Keyspan remote for $20 bucks with $7 shipping. I think I'll pick one up now.

Stickman, Dec 9, 2005

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