Comments on: remote control for my XP-based mp3/video player?

Question: remote control for my XP-based mp3/video player?

aberrant — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:15:00 -0800

HTPC owners: need recommendations, based on your direct experience, on a remote control for my XP-based mp3/video player. More requirements inside.

I need a remote and receiver that are 1) cheap, 2) able to be used with iTunes and WMP without much tweaking, 3) additionally customizable, 4) preferably have not too many buttons, and 5) be able to be programmed into a universal remote (traditional stereo). I'm thinking it has to be IR for #5, but please enlighten me if I'm wrong.

Thanks!

By: AlexReynolds

AlexReynolds — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:27:37 -0800

I don't understand #5, but Keyspan Digital Media Remote works as a good remote control with Mac and Windows PCs out of the box.

By: aberrant

aberrant — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:37:01 -0800

AR: thanks. I was looking at Keyspan's products. #5 means that I can program the codes from the HTPC remote (to be purchased) into my existing universal remote control (which controls the amplifier and surround modes), so I don't have multiple remotes to control the music.

How happy are you with the Keyspan? Any negatives?

By: box

box — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 20:24:23 -0800

I've got an Imon remote. I've got no complaints--it comes with decent software and a really good IR receiver, and it works with my universal learning remote. I haven't used any other PC remotes, though, so I don't have that much to compare it to.