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    Which Remote Should I Get For A Studio?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jordan1450, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. jordan1450

    jordan1450 Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK So when you configure a studio 15 you can get either a VP6600 ExpressCard Media Remote For Bluetooth or a Dell Travel Remote Control, IR. I think the main difference is the former uses bluetooth and the latter uses infrared.

    Do any of you have these remotes? If so how good/bad are they?

    The bluetooth remote runs for about 50 or 60 and the infrared goes for about 20

    Which one do you think is best for a studio?
     
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    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    I personally chose the Dell Travel Remote Control, IR. It is I think a third of the price, looks nice and fits perfectly into the remote slot, as does the ExpressCard Bluetooth Remote.

    Here are 2 pictures from pocky's thread:

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    jordan1450 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok... Does it do the same things as the bluetooth version and does it charge by just being in the slot?

    Thanks btw...

    Also anyone no where I can get a good price for one of these besides Dell?
     
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    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah it has all the same buttons if not more than the bluetooth version as seen here:

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    And there would be no other ways to charge it, so I'm sure it charges while in the slot.
     
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    gryffin53 Notebook Guru

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    they didn't ship a remote with mine too :( so i just stole the remote from my sisters new inspiron i ordered 2 months ago :)
    I still think 20 bucks for a silly remote is waaay too much :s
     
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    That would be a nice wish :). It actually has a non-rechargeable button cell to run it
     
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    So where can I buy one besides dell? It says it takes 1-2 weeks to ship... entirely too long.

    You guys know where to buy one that ship perhaps next day? lol
     
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