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    Notebook Media Remote

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Zydan, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. Zydan

    Zydan Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know a good universal remote for a notebook that will fit in the express slot?
    Or mabye a good bluetooth media remote or something?
     
    Zydan, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. NinjaNoodles

    NinjaNoodles Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been looking for this too.
     
    NinjaNoodles, Sep 19, 2007
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  3. mudfrog

    mudfrog Newbie

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  4. HotBlood

    HotBlood Notebook Consultant

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    If you have a bluetooth smartphone I've heard of some software that that lets it act as a remote... forgot the name of the app.
     
    HotBlood, Sep 19, 2007
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    theorist Notebook Consultant

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    bump. am looking for either BLUETOOTH or IR remote that fits in the expresscard slot. i don't have a smartphone that can do it :(
     
    theorist, Oct 2, 2007
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  6. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    My experience with an HP infra-red remote + Zepto notebook is documented here.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 2, 2007
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  7. mattsesar

    mattsesar Notebook Enthusiast

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    If by universal you mean something that will control your television, radio, DVD player, etc., then no, I don't know of one.

    If you want something to simply control your computer's media capabilities, though, consider the MoGo Mouse x54 (standard, not Pro.) It will fit in an ExpressCard 54 slot and doubles as a mouse and media remote control. It's a little on the spendy-side, at least for a college student like me, but if you really want something, you might consider it. Check for more details here: http://www.newtonperipherals.com/mogo_mouseX54.html
     
    mattsesar, Oct 2, 2007
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  8. shaun.de.los.muertos

    shaun.de.los.muertos Notebook Enthusiast

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    http://www.interlinkelectronics.com/index.php?id=Njg1

    Does anyone know if any of the HP or Dell remotes work with other lappies?
     
    shaun.de.los.muertos, Oct 29, 2007
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