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    Phone as a Remote for notebook.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Tip, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. Tip

    Tip Notebook Consultant

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    I was reading and was given a post by someone that you can use your phone as a remote.

    http://www.blueshareware.com/bluetooth_remote_control.asp

    Here is the link I was given, can anyone tell me if this works nicely, and if you have tried it. If so.. Is there any downside to doing this? will it harm my phone?

    Also, Can i get a better list of what it is compatible with? Looking for more information!
     
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I've never heard of doing this but I suppose it's possible. I don't see how it could harm your phone . . .

    However, I don't see much of a use for it, personally. I didn't look at how much they wanted for it.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 25, 2007
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  3. Tip

    Tip Notebook Consultant

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    "Bluetooth Remote Control™ 3.0 (free to try, $12.95 to buy)"

    Guess i'll try when i get the chance ;)
     
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    jb22 Notebook Geek

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    I can use my Sony Ericsson w810 as a remote for my Asus G1S via bluetooth straight out of the box, no additional software on either end. It's kind of amusing to use the phone to control my mouse cursor, it actually works beter then I expected.
     
    jb22, Jun 25, 2007
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