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    [m15x] Media Express Card Remote

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by markus.kainer, Jul 6, 2008.

  1. markus.kainer

    markus.kainer Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    listen, in europe we have no option to order the Media Excpress Card Remote!

    Any Idea where I can get this one? Or maybe somebody have it, and don´t wont it :rolleyes:
     
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  2. Fr33m4n

    Fr33m4n Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure if you should order that particular one that is offered at the us website. I did but quickly discovered that it is too long and sticks out of the laptop when inserted. For that reason I always took it out when I was transporting the machine and stored it separately. Even though I was fairly careful with it it still broke after about 3 weeks. I haven't bothered to try and get a replacement. If someone however have a suggestion of a remote that will actually fit entirely into the chassis then I too am interested to hear about it.
     
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  3. Mystik

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    I have an extra pocket in my metal case (that transports my m15x) where i stick it when it's not in use... there's also a space in there for the extra Smart Bay device. I only connect the card to the computer when I need it charged. Other than that, I generally just leave it in the case until needed.

    it's BT and that's nice, but it IS too big for the xpresscard slot. It sticks out about a quarter inch...

    the device is a third party product, made by Interlink electronics. Model # VP6600R...

    Shouldn't be too difficult to find in some after-market (or even new) retailer shop... ebay, kajiji (however it's spelt), or craigslist or something.
     
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  4. markus.kainer

    markus.kainer Notebook Guru

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    hmm ... OK, I have anyway from Logitech one (Harmony)! But the small Remote Control form Dell was really nice, but when this one from AW fits not in the express card slot, I don´t wont it :)

    Thanks guys
     
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  7. markus.kainer

    markus.kainer Notebook Guru

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    Nono guys ... I use the Logitech Harmony .. it works perfect! Is just a bit big :) ...
     
    markus.kainer, Jul 7, 2008
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