Remote recommendation!

jcee · 2007-01-23, 10:27

Hi,

I am curious which type of remote control MP user are using.

I myself am using a universal remote with IgorPlug+Girder, this is extremely flexible as setup lots of different layers and also can control windows (shutdown/change soundcard setting) and control other programs (FFdshow?)

However, I am looking forward to get a "Ultra Sconi V2" (external) which in addition allows to control via radio (433Mhz), so I could programatically switch on/off lights etc. And it can send IR commands to other devices like amplifier etc..

What's your solution and what are its pros/cons?

Do you concider buying a different one?

quiller · 2007-01-23, 16:13

I have an MCE remote, which is great for channel surfing, etc. because of its profile (and because, compared to my STB-DVD-TV configuration, MediaPortal has everything in one interface). I also have a Pronto TSU-7000 (ProntoPro NG) which handles all my individual devices, advanced features, etc. Both are IR, which serves me fine since I don't need to operate without line-of-sight.

2007-01-23, 10:27	#1 (permalink)
jcee Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Remote recommendation! Hi, I am curious which type of remote control MP user are using. I myself am using a universal remote with IgorPlug+Girder, this is extremely flexible as setup lots of different layers and also can control windows (shutdown/change soundcard setting) and control other programs (FFdshow?) However, I am looking forward to get a "Ultra Sconi V2" (external) which in addition allows to control via radio (433Mhz), so I could programatically switch on/off lights etc. And it can send IR commands to other devices like amplifier etc.. What's your solution and what are its pros/cons? Do you concider buying a different one? __________________ 1. HTPC: FloppyDTV DVB-C + CAM/Alphacrypte, Athlon 3000+, 1GB, 160GB HDD Spinpoint, Geforce 7600GS (passive cooled), XP SP2, Pioneer PDP RXE 436, Girder RC, Thermal Balancer 2. Mac Mini + Elgato EyeTV

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2007-01-23, 16:13	#2 (permalink)
quiller Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nebraska Age: 23 Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	I have an MCE remote, which is great for channel surfing, etc. because of its profile (and because, compared to my STB-DVD-TV configuration, MediaPortal has everything in one interface). I also have a Pronto TSU-7000 (ProntoPro NG) which handles all my individual devices, advanced features, etc. Both are IR, which serves me fine since I don't need to operate without line-of-sight.