Which Remote for Vista (1 Viewer)

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MediaPortal Version: 1.0.2
MediaPortal Skin: Xface
Windows Version: Server 2008, XP, Vista
CPU Type: 2x4 Core
HDD: 2 x Samsung 1TB
Memory: 2GB
Motherboard: Dell Precision T5400
Video Card: ATI
Video Card Driver: ATI
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Technotrend 1501
1. TV Card Type: DVB-C
1. TV Card Driver: 5.0.0.19
2. TV Card: Digital Everywhere
2. TV Card Type: DVB-C
2. TV Card Driver: 5
MPEG2 Video Codec: NVIDIA
MPEG2 Audio Codec: Cyberlink
h.264 Video Codec: Cyberlink
Remote: MCE
TV: Samsung 42 Plasma
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI

I have used MCE remotes under XP and Vista which have worked perfectly, then I bought 2 more Speedlink SL6399 and they require the keyboard plugin which works 99% ok but more hassle. I need to buy more and want something that works with vista out of the box like the MCE ones with the same look and feel as my 4 year old uses it along with my wife.

What are you guys using along the microsoft remote line as you cannot get these anymore. Can I buy a VMC remote and it it the same as the MCE one.

What I want is a remote that is commonly available from Microsoft that I can simply tick the box in MP config and it will work 100%.

I looked at the recomended hardware and its all about TV cards, I just do not want to waste anymore money.

 

[Spragleknas]

Ha! Got that speedlink myself. Started giving me a headache.
I got myself a Vista reciever (eHome 2006) which I use w/Win7. This would not work with XP.
My old MCE remote did however work without any problems with the new receiver, so I guess protocols (SMK) are same.

I know i'm not answering your Q, but the info might hopefully be of help.

 

[etheesdad]

I just set up a machine with an HP MCE remote and it worked straight away right out of the box.