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    In need of Media Center Remote-compatible IR blaster

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pff1029, Jan 19, 2009.

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    I have a Dell Inspiron 9300 working beautifully under WIndows 7 Ultimate, and I want to make it a DVR. I already have the Dell/Philips OEM Media Center remote that comes with most XPS systems like the XPS One. Can I make these IrDA dongles work with the RC6 consumer IR signal with a little driver finesse?

    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.753
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5510

    If not, where can I buy the Microsoft USB IR blaster separately and on the cheap, before I have to resort to $20 used ones off of eBay?
     
    pff1029, Jan 19, 2009
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