So I am about to buy all the parts to build my first HTPC, thanks for the suggestions from people who gave them. Now I just realized that the most import thing is that I do not have to move from my couch and that I do not want a keyboard lying around on my couch.
So what options do I have for a useful remote control?
What do I look for in a remote?
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I use a Soundgraph iMon remote. Can't tell you how it compares to others, as it's all I've used and am happy with it. I have the "Knob", there's also one with the sensor in a module you put in an unused external bay on your tower if you'd prefer.
For some applications, for example Digital Theater in TME, all that is necessary is to enter the executable in the remote's app launcher. All multimedia buttons work. For others, for example, MPCHC, it's necessary to enter the keyboard shortcuts (listed in MPCHC options) for each multimedia button. Isn't as tedious as it sounds. :P
Here's a couple links:
http://www.remotecentral.com/imon/index.html
http://www.digitalconnection.com/products/remote/imon_inside.asp
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Originally Posted by aberthol
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116033
ocgw
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Originally Posted by ocgw
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116009. -
Originally Posted by aberthol
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=209180476&listingid=63421789
A backlit keyboard like my Logitech G-11 can come in real handy
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/5902&cl=us,en
some wireless keyboards have "track balls"
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=wireless+keyboard+trackball&oe=utf-8&rls=org....d=0CC0Q8gIwAQ#
ocgw
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First you choose PVR software, then see their website for remote options.
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Maybe I'm just unlucky, but the two PVR remotes I've had were utter crap.
First one came with a Leadtek Winfast HDTV Cinema card. Didn't even work, probably a faulty IR sensor. Then the remote bundled with my Hauppauge HD-PVR. That one works, but is far inferior to the iMon. [shrugs]
But yeah, get your PVR and see if the remote (if included) suits your purposes. I should add that I also have a wireless keyboard and mouse. You can do many things with a good HTPC remote, but it can be cumbersome to use for web surfing, etc.Pull! Bang! Darn! -
Is the best to go about this really a wireless keyboard and mouse? Or can I really get a lot of function out of a remote control?
LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186
this is the case I was going to get, should I not get that one and get a case that has two 5.25" drive bays so I could install a remote that needs a 5.25" drive bay for the remote control? -
Originally Posted by aberthol
and a joystick
and a thruster
and foot pedals
and a force feedback steering wheel
lol
ocgw
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