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    Windows XP MCE 2005 Remote

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Kilim, May 19, 2006.

  1. Kilim

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    In anticipation of my very 1st laptop that I have purchased to be delievered in a few weeks, I am trying to get some accesories for it.

    I am going to be buying and Installing Windows XP MCE 2005 w/ UR2 in this laptop.
    I decided on this instead of XP Hom or XP Pro because I want to be able to remotely control my laptop for its various media features.

    In order to do this, I belive I will need a XP MCE compatible remote.

    So I checked Newegg out and I notice 2 very similar remotes for this OS.
    Microsoft A9O-00007 WinXP Media Center Infrared Remote Control - OEM = $35.99
    or
    Microsoft A9O-00018 WinXP Media Center Infrared Remote Control w/ Receiver - OEM = $39.99

    So which remote would I need?
    Or it does not matter which 1 to get?

    Wondering if I really need the receiver as the Sager 5760 has a built it IR Transceiver.
     
    Kilim, May 19, 2006
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