The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    InfraRed..Pulled from the 1721 owners manual..

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by b0r, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. b0r

    b0r Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    14
    Messages:
    346
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    CONSUMER IR — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infraredcompatible
    device without using cable connections. When you receive your computer,
    the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program (see "Using the System
    Setup Program" on page 185) to enable the sensor. For information on transferring

    So..I remember someone in another thread saying that the IR on the laptop was only usable with the express card remote...just wanted to clarify as this is an awesome feature I was unaware of and will now be able to put it to REALLY good use..
     
  2. choy

    choy Company Representative

    Reputations:
    22
    Messages:
    541
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Infrared data transfer rate is so so slow bro... better off using bluetooth
     
  3. b0r

    b0r Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    14
    Messages:
    346
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I know what you mean. I didn't opt for bluetooth on my laptop because i'd NEVER use it. I'm in the loop with USEFUL technology..**** like iPhones and stuff that uses bluetooth doesnt make me go wild.