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    Remote Bluetooth?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by TimBeConfused, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. TimBeConfused

    TimBeConfused Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for a quality remote for my laptop. I like to watch movies on my computer a lot and its annoying to have to get up to adjust the volume or turn it off if I'm going to sleep.

    I just bought a dv5t with bluetooth so bluetooth is an option, i'm not sure if it has an infrared receiver. I'm not looking to go crazy price wise but willing to spend up to $40-$50 if it's worth it. Thanks.
     
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    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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  3. TimBeConfused

    TimBeConfused Notebook Enthusiast

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    Perhaps a wireless mouse would be a better investment?
     
    TimBeConfused, Jul 29, 2008
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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    in compusa is a wireless mouse that fits the ExpressCard and can be used as mouse/remote.. not sure how will that work..
    (same stewie mentioned above)
    i have a bt mouse and kboard and i just love them.. costed me about 60us in dell.. i would go for the mouse instead of the remote, but thats just me ^^
     
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  6. TimBeConfused

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    Haha thats a weird looking mouse. I dont know that this is the type of mouse I am looking for since i do some gaming. I think its better if I just invest in some sort of regular wireless mouse.

    HP also sells a remote for $20 which I realized I should've bought with my dv5t but I forgot.
     
    TimBeConfused, Jul 29, 2008
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    Thanks Ras...for the price it's worth a try!
     
    radyoactive, Aug 1, 2008
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