Decent Remote

cheetah05 · 2007-12-02, 17:00

Hi there,

I currently have the Official Microsoft Media Center remote and its pretty well supported, its just i don't like the look of it.

My question is, is there a relatively cheap remote out there that works just aswell?

Can i use the Xbox 360 remote with the MCE receiver?

Thanks.

kenwonders · 2007-12-02, 17:53

I don't like the look either, but it works so much better than any other remote I've used. Not exactly sure why, perhaps it's the wide angle receiever, or the button feel, but it's made my gf infinitely happier with using the setup. A friend bought one, I had one go on it and realised I must replace the control we were using that came with a PCI Nova-T card.

armyofme · 2007-12-02, 17:54

I use the Sony RM-VL600. Got it off ebay for 20 quid (imported from US). It's a learning infrared remote so I use it to control MP, LCD screen and my AMPs. I like it's simplicity.

BKCH · 2007-12-03, 12:09

I have a MSFT remote in each room of the house - I just *WISH* they'd have put a couple more learning buttons on it for my AMP and it would be perfect :|

I even went and bought the fancy logitech one but it's not as good IMO

James · 2007-12-03, 12:25

Just get a learning remote to replace the MCE one. Thats what I did, because I didn't like the look/feel of the MCE one.

I have this remote: http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...rol+SRU7060-10

Its currently programmed as an MCE remote. It has learning and macro support, and is relatively cheap

BKCH · 2007-12-03, 12:56

Thanks James - I'll take a look at that

cheetah05 · 2007-12-05, 19:40

OK kool, thanks for the responses guys/gals....any other suggestions on a learning remote?

I was looking at the Philips SRU9400 - looks kinda cool, but i was wondering whether it would be a suitable remote?

2007-12-02, 17:00	#1 (permalink)
cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 320 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	Decent Remote Hi there, I currently have the Official Microsoft Media Center remote and its pretty well supported, its just i don't like the look of it. My question is, is there a relatively cheap remote out there that works just aswell? Can i use the Xbox 360 remote with the MCE receiver? Thanks. __________________ Ben Barron's Online Web Design & Applications Portfolio

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James Portal Developer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,341 Thanks: 4 Thanked 55 Times in 34 Posts	Just get a learning remote to replace the MCE one. Thats what I did, because I didn't like the look/feel of the MCE one. I have this remote: http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...rol+SRU7060-10 Its currently programmed as an MCE remote. It has learning and macro support, and is relatively cheap Last edited by James; 2007-12-03 at 14:45.

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cheetah05 Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 320 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Country: My System	OK kool, thanks for the responses guys/gals....any other suggestions on a learning remote? I was looking at the Philips SRU9400 - looks kinda cool, but i was wondering whether it would be a suitable remote? __________________ Ben Barron's Online Web Design & Applications Portfolio

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kenwonders Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 34 Posts: 159 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	I don't like the look either, but it works so much better than any other remote I've used. Not exactly sure why, perhaps it's the wide angle receiever, or the button feel, but it's made my gf infinitely happier with using the setup. A friend bought one, I had one go on it and realised I must replace the control we were using that came with a PCI Nova-T card.

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armyofme Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 71 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I use the Sony RM-VL600. Got it off ebay for 20 quid (imported from US). It's a learning infrared remote so I use it to control MP, LCD screen and my AMPs. I like it's simplicity.

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BKCH MP Donator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 181 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country:	Thanks James - I'll take a look at that