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    best remote control for m980nu ?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by fatpanda, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. fatpanda

    fatpanda Notebook Consultant

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    can anyone suggest a good remote control for the clevo m980nu ?

    would any windows media center remote work or does it have to be a specific make/model ?
     
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    the control would usually be included with the TV Tuner that you purchase (most of which are USB now).
     
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    didn't get a tv tuner, i just wanted a control for watching dvd's, playing music etc.

    :confused:
     
    fatpanda, Nov 14, 2009
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    it does not work that way all the time.

    sometimes the IR is only enabled and controlled by the TV Tuner.

    in the case of the M980NU... you have to get a internal (mini-PCIe) TV Tuner for the infrared receiver to be enabled.

    it even was stated exactly like that in the User's Manual.
     
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    I can suggest a cheap solution is to get a USB wireless remote... like ones that professors/teachers use to control powerpoint presentations.

    some of the good ones actually have media buttons and such.

    here are some good examples for under $20:
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    thanks gophn, i'll check them out :)
     
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    I have an M570RU and I've used a standard Media Center remote control with no problems. Just point it at the front of the laptop and it worked (I'm running Win7).
     
    sbussinger, Nov 16, 2009
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    i settled on a wireless one from amazon, reviews say it works exactly as i wanted. :)

    thanks for the help guys :cool:
     
    fatpanda, Nov 16, 2009
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