PCTV Systems MCE Remote Kit w/ IR blaster Certified for Vista 22165 USB 2.0 Interface

usability, design, price, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Cheap ; Simple ; Easy

1/4 of the time doesn't work after turning on the computer

Very good price for MCE remote--much cheaper than alternatives out there

VERY tricky to get this IR Receiver to work in Windows XP MCE 2005. I had to manually edit the c:\windows\inf\irbus.inf file to add the hardware ID of this IR receiver so Windows would install the driver (you can't manually pick it because the device...

Nice looking remote

I wish Newegg had a "reply to this poster" or "contact this reviewer" feature because I bought this remote to use for a media center 2005 computer I built for my sister, but mce2005 doesn't have the drivers for the IR Receiver

IR reciever is compatible with Time Warner HD set top box'es remote control. Vista's Windows Media Center works like a dream

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IR Blaster included which is required if you're using a satellite STB with MCE

The suction cup on the IR receiver doesn't stick well

The remote works however I declined to give it a 5 star due to a small range for the IR and one other detail you will see below in the Cons

My big grip with this remote is that the "windows media button" (the green one) powers on my Xbox360 which is sitting just above my computer. So, if you have your IR recv for this device anywhere close to your Xbox360, plan to have some undesirable...

I like that I can control my Media Center PC with a remote and not have to use keyboard and mouse. IR seems to work well for the remote

You have to have the sorta clunky IR receiver box where you can see it instead of just having a small IR bulb that connects to the receiver behind or inside of the computer. It's not too bad but if your going for a clean look for your setup this may...

IR blaster, suction cup for base, long USB cable

Does NOT work in Linux/MythTV. I thought it would work with the lirc_mceusb/2 drivers, but it's different hardware. The remote is light weight and seems cheaply made

Inexpensive. Almost the same as the pricier Microsoft remote. More comfortable to hold. Includes four labeled media center buttons: "My TV", "My Music", "My Pictures", and My Videos

No lighted buttons. This isn't a learning remote. And unlike the Microsoft one, it can't even learn to turn your TV on or adjust the volume

this remote works very well I have winxp mce 05 and it took a bit to get the drivers to install but once it it did it work great with my ati card I know its for vista but vista sucks

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