PC Remote Control - Plug and Play Microsoft Windows Vista Media Control Review

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(More customer reviews)I did not try software, since this was for my linux box, so I cannot comment on the compatibility that the previous reviewer had with the software. However, The remote uses basic IR codes that any third-party remote key remapping software should be able to handle even if the software included does not work. I used Lirc on linux to set it up to work with XBMC media center software under ubuntu. The remote does seem to have some issue with not sending a gap signal after each keypress, so the automatic button assignment feature in LIRC did not work for this remote, which is why I took off one star, But I was able to run LIRC in debug mode, start the remote test client that comes with LIRC, and press each of the buttons to find the proper codes, and set it up manually in the config file. after wich the remote works like a charm.
The only other negative I had with it is that aside for the volume control buttons, holding down the buttons does not repeat, which could be a minor annoyance with the directional buttons to navigate alot of files in the media center software.

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Cisco-Linksys Media Center Extender with DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)My initial impression are (1) if all you want is a media center extender to do what it is intended to do, then this is definitely the purchase you should make; (2) do not expect anything other than just the media center function and dvd function, that's all your going to get; (3) if the video, music, or picture is not supported by windows media connect *** AND HAS THE CORRECT BITRATE*** it is not going to play; (4) even if your media center pc can playback a file doesn't necessarily mean the extender will play it back, all the processing of the file is done on the extender and the only codecs that get supported are those listed in windows media connect.
I was expecting better codec support from Linksys, but it looks as if Linksys only has their name on the product. It really should have Microsoft on it. You don't need a Vista PC for playback of the dvd function. For you people that like to encode video on your computer and are thinking about using an extender to view it, be careful which format you choose. If it not listed as a supported file by windows media connect you can best believe it is not going to play.
The wireless worked pretty well. I have wireless-n and video playback was great, but navigating through the menus with wireless was sluggish. A wired connection was more responsive but still a little sluggish. Startup time until you get to the main menu is between 30-40 seconds. The unit is absolute noiseless. Even the dvd drive is quiet during playback, fastforwarding and rewinding.
This purchase was not for me. Like i've said many times before, you'll only be satisfied if your files are supported in windows media connect formats. I could not get WMV files to playback, but I could get WMV9 files to playback. I tried a DivX file in a AVI extension and it played fine.

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Sharing your photos, music and movies on your computer with friends and family has been made easy by the DMA 2200 Media Center Extender from Linksys. The device allows you to view digital photos, movies and high definition programs on your TV, and listen to downloaded music on your home theater sound system. It even enables accessing digital content and Internet services from your Microsoft Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Media Center PC and wirelessly stream it to your home entertainment system. Its single learning remote helps you to easily navigate menus. The media extender uses existing high-speed Wireless-N home network and includes built-in upscaling DVD player.

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PC Media Center Remote Control with Infrared USB Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)Some ppl seem to think that this should be like the 75-100$ remotes... This it is not.
The manual is weak, a bad translation from Chinese with many errors... Big deal - it works.
If you have Windows XP, Vista or 7 (32 and 64 bit) just plug it in and it works. The computer sees it as a keyboard/mouse. A little searching will find the key codes for the 'special' function buttons and you can always use AutohotKey (which is free) to get them to do -whatever- PC task you had in mind.
This is far better (and cheaper) than some of the DIY solutions I've previously used. If you really know your way around Windows then this is for you.

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100% brand new in original packaging. Infrared PC remote controls your desktop or notebook's media center. The remote can be utilized as a wireless mouse. Watch movies and view photos without having to touch your mouse or keyboard. Infrared receiver with 4ft cable plugs into your USB port. Remote has a maximum range of 18 meters. Plug and play - no driver or software required to operate. The remote control supports a variety of software such as: Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, PowerDVD, PowerPoint, Quicktime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, WinAmp, WinDVD. Systems supported: Windows 2000, ME, XP, Vista. Powered by 2 "AAA" batteries (not included). Size: 2.8 x 18.5 x 5.1 cm

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HP Digital Entertainment Center z545 - DT - 1 x P4 530 / 3 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HDD 1 x 200 GB , Personal Media Drive 1 x 160 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) - Radeon X300 SE - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g - Win XP MCE 2005 - Monitor : none Review

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(More customer reviews)I write this review with a heavy heart, because I have to admit, when it was working, I was in love with the z545. It was, hands down, the coolest piece of technology I had ever purchased. The dual DVR was phenomenal, easy to use, and produced a MUCH better picture through DVI video outputs than my Tivo Series 2 (which still can support only the awful composite video standard). Adding and viewing photos and videos was simple, DVD picture was fantastic, HP Tunes worked great.
All in all, I waas ecstatic over the z545 ... until the problems began. The first was that, when using the z545 in "computer mode" (e.g., surfing the internet, etc. through XP), the screen image was cropped off on all four sides so that the start bar, task bar, icons, etc. were all offscreen. I read all the FAQs, guides, and spent hours with HP technical support (who, to their credit, genuinely tried hard to fix the problem). Nothing worked, and ultimately the only solution HP could come up with was either to use an S-video cable in place of DVI (which would ruin the picture quality for TV and all the other non-PC options) or to turn down the resolution on my TV (a similar non-solution). I have a widescreen, 16X9 big screen rear projection HDTV, and I cannot believe that HP did not provide for its "media center" that is supposed to replace all your home theatre pieces to work with such a TV -- who do they think is buying the z545 if not a technophile home theatre buff?? -- but, alas, they could not find a solution.
Nonetheless, I might have been able to live with less with less than optimal PC performance from the z545 because all of the media center features were, in a word, phenomenal. However, even in Media Center mode, I started encountering too many glitches, e.g., the machine would freeze coming out of sleep mode, it would lock up when changing channels, and it would sometimes "change" the channel only to replace it with a blank screen while channel surfing.
These glitches were just too many and too frequent to let me keep a toy that cost me $1800. Such a shame, because when working the z545 was a dream. Five stars when it worked, but in the end just too glitchy to keep. I returned it after a week and a half and almost daily troubleshooting. In a few generations it will be a must-have product, but right now, in my experience, the reliability and stability just is not there.

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Bring home the home entertainment with HP's new Digital Entertainment Center! This sleek, black, brushed-aluminum device houses control of your TV, music, movies, and photos under one "roof", with a design that blends with your home theater equipment. You get loads of storage space plus dual TV tuners!

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Wireless USB PC Remote Control Mouse for PC Review

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(More customer reviews)Got a Logitech Harmony universal remote? Want to control your home theater pc with it along with everything else in your living room? Then this is the remote you want. I actually only needed the IR adapter and i was able to control my pc with the Logitech Harmony 880. I tried the remote pictured here and it works perfectly but i didn't need it. If you want a cheap IR to control your HTPC then here is a good solution. Oh and to program the Harmony to work with it you'll need the model name and number which is: Chinavision CVSB-983

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Watch movies, view photos, and listen to music from your computer without having to touch your mouse or keyboard. This remote acts like a wireless mouse, but has the functionality to control your PC's media software. PCs are becoming our personal entertainment centers, the place where we store our music, movies, & photos. Now you can bring those files into your life without having to be at the computer all the time.

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Panasonic PT-AX200U 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)Didn't think buying a projector would take as long as it did. I've been researching projectors off and on for the past 2 and a half years and have enjoyed the process of testing a virtually endless onslaught of manufacturers and different image quality. Finally decided on a Panasonic PT-AX200U due to a special running through HTmarket.com that had a mail in rebate for an additional 1 year warranty on the purchase of a Panasonic projector. I bought my projector for $1299 and have had about a month to play with the projector.
Initial highlights - good projector for the money if you have a good source (HD DVD/Blu Ray/upconverting DVD player). Very easy setup with image adjustments. I was up and running in 5 minutes.
Friends and family are stunned at the size of the screen images capable with this projector (I'm running a 110 inch screen). Clearly capable of more than that.
Good image for old format DVDs IF you have a DVD upconverter to 720p/1080i/1080p. I initially ran a couple of DVDs, the Incredibles, Lord of the Rings, the Matrix, Blade, into through my Denon DVD 2900 (originally a $1000 DVD player) and was somewhat disappointed by the pixelation and some noticeable Screen Door Effect (SDE).
My brother came over the following weekend with his Sony Playstation 3 and we ran one of his videogames through the HDMI cable into the projector to see if we could tell a difference - whoa, noticeable difference in image detail and elimination of the pixelation and SDE.
Went out to Best Buy the following weekend to buy a cheap RCA dvd up converter for $30 and now run all my DVDs through it.
Would recommend this projector if pairing to a high gain screen - the bulb brightness, while bright for stock, definitely requires a high gain (+1.3) screen to maximize some of the darker image films (Blade/Matrix/Lord of the Rings/Aliens).


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DLP Projector - 1280 x 720 WXGA - 2000lm - Manual Zoom

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