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    IR Remote with new SXPS 1647

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by der_meister, Aug 29, 2010.

  1. der_meister

    der_meister Newbie

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    Hey, I noticed my new Studio XPS 1647 has what looks to be an IR receiver in the front. Device Manager lists it too but I never got a remote with my machine?

    Is this normal?
     
    der_meister, Aug 29, 2010
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can use any Windows Media Center compatible remote with the XPS. It does not come with one.
     
    seeker_moc, Aug 29, 2010
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  3. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    You can get a Dell travel remote on ebay for cheap.
     
    anodize, Aug 29, 2010
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    kezuk12 Notebook Evangelist

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    kezuk12, Aug 29, 2010
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    BlueChan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also use a NU851. It looks exactly the same as the NU991. Anyone know if there is any difference?
     
    BlueChan, Sep 1, 2010
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    I do believe if you order NU991, you get NU851 - that's what I got anyway. Not sure if there is really a NU991. Everyone I've ever heard buy one gets NU851.
     
    gaah, Sep 1, 2010
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    Synthesia Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking for a remote control for my Dell too. Does that Dell IR Remote allow you to turn off the computer too? Does it allow you to play video's with non-Microsoft mediaplayers too (like VLC, iTunes, XBMC, etc.) ?

    Are there any other good remote controls out there?
     
    Synthesia, Dec 27, 2010
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    Any program that you can control with the media keys on the keyboard you should be able to control the same way with the remote. If you're looking for a remote, get a Logitech Harmony, they're the best remotes out there, you won't regret it.
     
    seeker_moc, Dec 27, 2010
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