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    Notebook Remote Controls

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by o'heffe, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. o'heffe

    o'heffe Newbie

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    I own an HP / Compaq nc6230 notebook.

    I have seen remote controls that plug into the card reader slot for newer computers, and then have a controller just like one used for your TV remote (only smaller and more simple).

    Does anyone know if the nc6230 can support any of these "remote controls" (either an HP/Compaq or after market brand)?

    If so, please let me know as I am using my notebook as my DVD player right now and manually hitting play/stop and pause is a hassel !

    Thanks for your help

    O'Heffe
     
    o'heffe, Feb 24, 2008
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    No, the nc6230 does not support the IR remotes shipped with some consumer laptops. If your model has bluetooth you could get a bluetooth remote.
     
    tumnasgt, Feb 24, 2008
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    ifti Undiscovered

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    I have a remote with my laptop. It comes in handy. Get a bluetooth one if you can.
     
    ifti, Feb 24, 2008
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    No, its not. But if you do have Blutooth, as said- you can get one. If you dont have blutooth in your PC then you can always buy a USB or PCMIA Blutooth adapter for it to work.
     
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  5. o'heffe

    o'heffe Newbie

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    Thanks for the info.

    I am still a bit stuck however. The notebook I have uses an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

    This may sound ignorant, but am I correct to say this is not Bluetooth? It also has an Infrared Port on the front of the computer (= SMSC IrCC Fast Infrared Port).......is this not what the remote would connect to, just as your TV or Stereo connects through a remote control ??
     
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    Well, you can get a Bluetooth remote if you want. As far as I know, you cant use your networking card for a remote. As far as infared, i think this is an Infared Remote, but i'd just stick with Bluetooth.
    http://www.bluedeals.com/locorecoforp.html
     
    ahl395, Feb 24, 2008
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