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    hp remote not tv tuner remote

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006.

  1. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    im getting the hp remote with my laptop. and im wondering you all could give me some pros and cons on it, my friend has one i couldnt figure it how to use it but then again i wasnt really concerned with it just pushed a few buttons and nothing happened.
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006
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    nucleus1872 Notebook Guru

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    I use the hp remote ...i think its a good thing to have...you can control the media player buttons...presentations ...DVD's and stuff without reaching over to the keyboard ( assuming you are 10 ft away from your laptop...)...its a nifty thing to have for such a low price...
     
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  3. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    sweet, i didnt know how to use it when i was messin around with my friends hp remote, i thought maybe it could of brought media player up but i guess not.
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 21, 2006
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    dhacmbs Notebook Geek

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    it can if you hit the right button

    the remote can do all the common media player commands like play/pause and fast forward it can also raise and lower the volume turn off your computer and switch display options

    and im sure it can be configured to do other things
     
    dhacmbs, Oct 22, 2006
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  5. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    right on i'll have to play around with it when i get it
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 22, 2006
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    if that doesnt work i would go with the Keyspan Digital Media Remote... you configure it per application, per button....for example:
    if you want to pause a DVD your playing in VLC Media Player, and the key is the spacebar, you would use the software to bind the pause button on the remote to the spacebar....easy as pie!

    A Froogle to show the pricing

    I got mine at provantage.com for 27 bucks after shipping and it was well worth it.
     
    mtrivs, Oct 22, 2006
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  7. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    The HP remote is very sweet. Love how it stores in the ExpressCard slot, so you don't have to remember to bring it with you, or figure out where you put it.

    I listen to my laptop for music in my bedroom, so having a remote to increase/decrease volume, change songs, etc. it very nice! Great range... I can easily lay in bed and make changes while listening to music.

    Also works with some video players.....

    Hey, for $15 (if purchased when ordering your HP), it's a great deal!
     
    Shel, Oct 22, 2006
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  8. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    how does it store in the card slot, i mean does it easley fallout or anything like that?
     
    darth_laidher, Oct 22, 2006
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