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    media center remote for 5290g

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by anthony99, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. anthony99

    anthony99 Notebook Consultant

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    im thinkin of getting a remote so i can use the media centre with my soon to be arriving high def tv

    what remotes work best with the ir reciever on the 5920g ....any suggestions anyone!!!!
     
    anthony99, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. Mike.P®

    Mike.P® Notebook Consultant

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    I use my Logitech Harmony remote, just connected it to the Harmony online software, told it what the laptop was and it programmed it for me. Works a treat.
     
    Mike.P®, Aug 17, 2007
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    klas Notebook Deity

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    it works with standard MCE remote without receiver
     
    klas, Aug 17, 2007
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  4. anthony99

    anthony99 Notebook Consultant

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    how much did you pay for yours then!
     
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  5. Patrick Y.

    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    I got mine with my inspiron a while ago for about $10. Works very well still on my 5920G.
     
    Patrick Y., Aug 17, 2007
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