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    Infrared on envy 14. Multiple uses?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by spencerp, May 23, 2011.

  1. spencerp

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    I'm guessing the infrared has to do with the webcam but can it be used for anything else like using the computer as a remote for a tv or something?
     
    spencerp, May 23, 2011
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    I didn't even know there was infrared on it
     
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  3. spencerp

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    I could be wrong but i'm pretty sure the white plastic piece under the trackpad and between the speaker vents is infrared.
     
    spencerp, May 25, 2011
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    I always wondered about that plastic square's use
     
    ironman, May 25, 2011
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    I always thought that was where the bluetooth radio was stored.

    eh. whatever
     
    MagusDraco, May 25, 2011
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    That's the place that allows the bluetooth signal to come out of...

    Otherwise it'll get stopped by the metal.

    Also why there's a plastic strip along the top of the display. Lets the wifi/wwan signals through
     
    eafd, May 25, 2011
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    Oh ok well that makes sense but i swear i've read somewhere that there is some kind of infrared system that helps the webcam in low light situations. I could very well be wrong.
     
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    maybe infrared to see some detail without light to improve webcam quality in low light
     
    ironman, May 25, 2011
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    Maybe it's the hole just to the right of the webcam (between webcam hole and right mic hole) if you look very closely
     
    spencerp, May 25, 2011
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    yup looks like the sensors on smartphones that help adjust brightness of screen so I am guessing it detects low light vs lit
     
    ironman, May 25, 2011
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    Oh, that's just the webcam light

    Sucks that the Envy doesn't have any fancy almost-useless features, they really make a computer more interesting IMO
     
    eafd, May 25, 2011
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    Only if they make it optional to get those features! I wouldn't want to be paying for something I won't ever use lol.
     
    ArchEnemy, May 26, 2011
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