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    CIR in 5920G

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jithin6g, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. jithin6g

    jithin6g Notebook Consultant

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    Hi All,

    Anybody knows how to operate CIR port in Acer Gemstone?

    what / why and How is this thing useful for this lappy? :confused: :confused:
     
    jithin6g, Feb 26, 2008
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    sponka Notebook Geek

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    sponka, Feb 26, 2008
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    jithin6g Notebook Consultant

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    wo.. looks bulky. I have found a way to remote control my 5920G using my Nokia phone bluetooth.
     
    jithin6g, Feb 27, 2008
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    sponka Notebook Geek

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    Yea ... but that has limited functionality (I do the same with my SE w710i for presentations; it lacks only laser pointer :p )
     
    sponka, Feb 27, 2008
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    adamus2001 Notebook Enthusiast

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    "certain models" means in this case all remote controlls for windows media center. Btw. on windows mobile smartphones you have also remote controll program (via bluetooth)
     
    adamus2001, Feb 27, 2008
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    Does anyone know if Harmony 659 (or others) will work? looking to use laptop as a media center
     
    lovetheleafs, Feb 29, 2008
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    zippy77777 Notebook Geek

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    I have a 5920g with an IR port, does anyone know where you can get the remote control for the media player that actually fits inside the pcmcia slot?

    Im sure Ive seen one but i cant remember where. Im sure that the US models ship with them having seen some pics.

    Any ideas people, loads of us guys want to get one.....
     
    zippy77777, Jul 26, 2008
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    i've seen them... even heard that they will work w/ some acers...

    is that remote an INRA-RED or BLUTETOOTH?

    if it uses IR signals to communicate you'd need a laptop that has an IR reciever/transmitter...

    so before ordering anything like that.... check your PC SPECS... (call acer if you can't find any info yourself)....

    if you find a bluetooth model definatley PM me... i would love to be able to have the functionality of a media center PC!!!

    thanks,
    bigO
     
    bigozone, Jul 26, 2008
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    Hi folks, I have a new Blue Gemstone 8920G and the remote control from my other laptop (HP Pavilion), the same as on the amazon site, doesn't work at all. am disappointed a bit :( not even one button works. it's like the CIR is disabled, but it isn't.
    Also some other rc from Hauppauge HVR900 tv tuner doesn't work at all.
     
    alojzy_m, Jul 26, 2008
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    That pretty much answers that question for now then, wont be wasting my money till i find one that works.

    Will keep on the trail to find one, anyone beats me, let me know.....
     
    zippy77777, Jul 27, 2008
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    zippy77777, Aug 1, 2008
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