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1/29/2012

HP Remote IR receiver (paintbrush) - For use with Picasso remote control 5070-2584 Review

HP Remote IR receiver (paintbrush) - For use with Picasso remote control 5070-2584
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I Have been using the 5070-2584 ir receiver (and the blaster cable 5188-6055) with my HP notebook. It's great. Just follow the windows media center setup instructions and you'll have a dvr. It works with any provider's settop box. I have Directv. The photo doesn't show the blaster cable (emitter cable that goes to the settop box infra-red window). And the receiver is pretty generic. It's used on a huge number of products, so ignore the Picasso reference.

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This HP Remote is an IR receiver (paintbrush). The 5070-2584 is for use with Picasso remote control. Product Specifications: * Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard * Model: OVU422000/06 * Part: 5070-2584

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1/20/2012

Wireless USB IR PC MCE Remote Control with laser pointer for PC Laptop, windows media center suppot with Windows 7 Vista w/ Wireless mouse functions (up to 33ft) Review

Wireless USB IR PC MCE Remote Control with laser pointer for PC Laptop, windows media center suppot with Windows 7 Vista w/ Wireless mouse functions (up to 33ft)
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This is the absolute worst remote control that I have ever owned or operated. I spent $13.00 on this remote and $7.00 for shipping. The remote came with a dead battery so I had to go to Radio Shack and spend $5.00 plus tax on a Lithium CR 2025 battery. After investing $25.00 into a this remote control and struggling to comprehend the instructions that were written in broken English, I quickly discovered that the remote not only works intermittently, but only works within two feet of the usb receiver which renders it worthless for the purpose for which it is intended. This product is virtually worthless. I looks like I got what I paid for. I suggest to anyone looking for a computer remote control to spend at least $50 to get a remote control that actually works.

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Description:This computer remote control will chage the traditional stiff rigid model of operation.So that you feel comfortable and considerate operation of a new experience, far away from the sreen, away from the radiation. Away from the shackles of your keyboard and mouse,now you can rest comfortable on the sofa and enjoy the comfort of your remote control to feel it; the use of computer remote control,you can enjoy music , play cd, player control, track selection.photo shows, slide shows, network television movie,adjust volume, mute, Shut down all conventional ¡°entertainment¡± of computer operation.
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(1)This product is compliance with the ergonomic, feeling very comfortable.(2)Receiver thought usb interface connect with computer plug and play, User windows own software, no need to install other driver program.(3) Laser poniter ensure you the corrected operation postiton.(4)Wireless manage windows media center(5)Comes with wireless mouse function(6) Remoet control computer common features
Specification:(1)work distance; 10m/33ft(2)work degree: 15 degree angle(3)Operation system: windows 2000, XP, 7, MCE2005, Vista(4)use battery type: button cell battery (Lithium CR2025).
Packages include:1.Computer Remote control2 . USB infrared Receiver3.User manual

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12/29/2011

NuForce MCE RF Wireless Remote Control for Microsoft Windows Review

NuForce MCE RF Wireless Remote Control for Microsoft Windows
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I've bought and tried many different RF devices for use on a Win7 HTPC (Home Theater PC). This particular one is now my primary control device. The mouse is easy to use, it has a volume control, and several custom buttons including one to launch Media Center. Overall, it does all a remote like this can do having no keyboard. As long as it doesn't die in the next year - I'll be happy with it! If it DOES die - I will revise this review... So far so good...

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Microsoft MCE compatible radio frequency (RF) wireless remote control offers superior performance than IR type remote control. RF remote can function without clear line-of-sight. There is no software to install.Note: This item will be shipped in a white packaging box.

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10/04/2011

CE LABS CAT5RX CAT-5 HD A/V Receiver Review

CE LABS CAT5RX CAT-5 HD A/V Receiver
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This product, when combined with the CAT5TX transmitter, provides an excellent quality solution for making a long run of component video. This receiver unit has an adjustment knob for tuning the picture for lengths of 100-500 feet. This made me a little concerned about my use, which was with a run of about 50' or less. No worries, though: I just left the adjustment turned down all the way, and the picture and sound are perfect. I honestly do not see any difference between the picture with this system or with the components connected directly to the TV.

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The CE Labs CAT5RX receives the CAT-5 signals from the CEICAT5TX transmitter and converts the signal to a high-definition component video, digital or left/right audio signal.

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8/24/2011

Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 PCI TV Tuner with Remote Control (1045) Review

Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 PCI TV Tuner with Remote Control (1045)
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I wanted to put a TV in my child's play room, which also had a computer. This device enables me to use the computer as a TV. It works great, my 4 year old has no problem using it.
I installed the device in my only PCI slot, hooked my cable coax into it, started my PC, and the drivers automatically loaded. I have XP SP2. The whole process took about 10 minutes. The software then starts and after about 5 minutes, goes through the cable channels to store the channels. Then, you are ready to go.
The unit is equipped with a remote. The remote points to an "eye". The eye is attached to a medium-sized small cord that is attached to the PCI card (under the coax cable). You are able to position the eye where you want it, although the cord the eye is on is not long. If you have a desktop sitting on the floor, it will barely reach the top of a computer desk. I taped the cord just under my keyboard shelf, so the remote needs to be pointed low.
The functionality of the software is great. You can change the channel with the computer or remote. There is a button to enable "full screen" on the computer, but not on the remote. The picture is excellent. The ability to pause live TV, or record ad-hoc or timed works extremely well.
This is a great product.

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Item #: E92725. WinTV-PVR-150 puts TV watching under your control! Watch TV on your PC screen (in a window or full screen), digitally record your TV shows, or pause live TV and create your own instant replay.Create your own Digital Video Recorder! The WinTV-PVR-150 turns your PC into a digital video recorder. Record TV program or home videos to disk, play them back to your PC screen or burn them onto DVD. With data rates from 4.4MBits/sec up to 12Mbits/sec (or as low as 1 Mbit/sec with VCD formats), you decide how much hard disk space your videos will consume. At DVD quality, a typical one hour TV show will take 2 gigabytes of hard disk space.WinTV-PVR includes WinTV-Scheduler and WinTV-Editor. Trim your videos, cut out segments, put them back together, all without losing any video quality with WinTV-Editor! With WinTV-Scheduler, you can control your TV recording on a daily, weekly or random schedule. Automatically record your favorite programs so you'll never miss your TV shows again!WinTV-PVR's pause feature gives you control of what you watch in your WinTV window. Get personal "instant replay" to stop the action when you want to analyze a key scene. Instantly rewind and replay the action again. You're in control with WinTV-PVR!Ever been called to the phone, had to answer the door, or went for a snack and missed part of the big match? With WinTV-PVR, you'll never miss the action again. Just click on WinTV-PVR's "One Touch Pause" button to pause your TV program, click again to continue watching where you left off. Then fast forward to catch up to the live broadcast.Record your TV programs or home videos onto DVD or CD, and play them on your DVD player! If you have a DVD burner in your PC, use the WinTV-PVR's MPEG files with the included Ulead DVD MovieFactory to author your own home DVD's. Turn your TV shows or home videos into DVD movies!WinTV-PVR-150 contains a highly integrated MPEG-1/2 hardware encoder, plus a high quality video digitizer. WinTV-PVR-150 can

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7/28/2011

STICK-ON IR EMITTER BY SMARTHOME ( 8170S ) Review

STICK-ON IR EMITTER BY SMARTHOME ( 8170S )
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I purchased this to use with an old TiVo Series 2 with a Motorola (Comcast) digital cable box and it works great. Inexpensive replacement option and easily mountable.

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STICK-ON IR EMITTER BY SMARTHOME Sticks directly onto the AV equipment IR transparent, works with existing remote controls Pre-programmed and learning operation for easy, flexible set-up

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7/20/2011

Hauppauge 1183 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit Review

Hauppauge 1183 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit
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The installation instructions were abbreviated...a little too abbreviated. The drivers didn't install properly and I was afraid I had made a mistakein buying this card. I downloaded the newest software from the website, and in the process figured out what the problem was with the original install. Once I had that done I started to receive some channels, but not all. It was through a trial error process I was able to figure out that in order to receive all TV channels and FM radio I needed an antenna connected to all three inputs. It's not an easy trick because of the limited space between the connectors. It also makes the back of the PC a little messy. The instructions for the operation software were also quite brief and very vague, and that took some time to work through as well
But I eventually figured everything out and I'm glad I did. Using a P4 2.99 ghz and XP Pro SP 3 and an HP 2207h HD monitor the picture is as clear as it is on my large HDTV. I am very impressed. I've used the record function and it works very well, as does the screen shot feature. Now that it's up and working I think my wife could sit down and watch TV on it with little or no instruction from me, so that learning curve is very short.
Don't expect to stick this card in and be up and running in 5 minutes. And don't buy this card if you are a computer or a/v neophyte - you'll be disappointed. But if you know your way around software installs and enjoy fiddling around with something like this and the satisfaction of getting it working it is does a VERY good job.

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The Hauppauge 1183 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit includes dual TV tuners to let you watch both digital and analog television on your PC, in a window or full screen. With PVR software and built-in hardware for MPEG-2 encoding, you can also record television onto your computer for viewing later without slowing down your computer. The WinTV application offers an elegant interface to watch TV in a window or full screen. View larger.Watch High-definition Digital TV on Your Computer With dual format TV tuners, the WinTV-HVR-1600 lets you watch ATSC digital TV as well as QAM digital TV and analog cable TV. ATSC digital TV, which typically requires an antenna for reception, is the over-the-air HDTV standard for North America. ATSC broadcasts range in resolution from standard definition up to the high definition 1080i format. (To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at titantv.com.)The WinTV-HVR-1600 also lets you watch and record QAM channels, which are unencrypted digital channels broadcast by your local cable operator. If you don't have access to digital television channels yet, you can also watch regular analog cable television. And with the included remote control, you can control your cable TV or satellite set top box.In addition to high-definition video, the card also features a dbx-TV stereo decoder for great TV sound. The card has Composite/S-Video and audio inputs that allow for connecting VCRs or cable/satellite set top boxes and an FM radio tuner that lets you listen to your favorite FM radio broadcasts.Your Own Personal Digital Video Recorder! With the included software, you can easily record TV shows to your hard disk using MPEG-2. Several recording options are available depending on your playback needs; higher quality video requires more disk space. Generally, 5 GB of disk space is used per hour of ATCS digital TV recordings. Thanks to the built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder, your PC continues to run at full speed even while recording. With the WinTV-Scheduler software, you can easily schedule the recordings of your favorite television shows daily, weekly, or just once. You can then play back the recordings at your leisure, burn them onto CD or DVD for playback on another computer or your television, or with video editing software (not included), you can edit the shows. This is great for saving favorite movie clips, or of your favorite teams dramatic last-second win or your favorite player's grand slam.The Hauppauge 1138 WinTV-HVR-1600 plugs into a PCI slot and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP with Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Media Center Edition. With XP-MCE and Vista, you can add the WinTV-HVR-1600 as either the primary or secondary TV tuner. The Microsoft Media Center application supports up to two TV tuners, so you can watch on channel while recording another.What's in the Box WinTV-HVR-1600 PCI card, Windows Media Center certified USB remote control transmitter and receiver, and CD-ROM with WinTV software.

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6/29/2011

Infrared Receiver Extender Cable for HD DVR STB's Review

Infrared Receiver Extender Cable for HD DVR STB's
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My FIOS HD (non-DVR) box series QIP6200 had a port labeled "IR". With some internet investigation and an impressivly prompt email reply from the vendor IR-Resources I learned that my FIOS box had only either an IR-output or a service port...which was why the IR receiver would not work.
The GREAT news for me was that Verizon (with one phone call & a later trip to the local Verizon center) did a no-cost swap to an updated FIOS HD (non-DVR) box QIP7100 series that had "IR INPUT" port. The IR Recieiver works 1000% as I expected with the 7100 series box. I am now able to put my FIOS box inside a closed door entertainment unit and still have full remote control functions.
Delivery was prompt, the items (I bought 2) were well wrapped etc. and were exactly as represented. The receiver head is small & pretty much invisible on the black frame of my plasma TV and the 9 foot lead wire was plenty......
I'm not sure what happened to the other reviewers but when I first contacted IR Resources they willingly offered me a full refund if I so desired. They also followed thru promptly to update the Amzon posting as not-compatable w/ the Verizon 6000 series ......and again I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT HOW VERY VERY VERY PROMPTLY IR-RESOURCES REPLIED TO MY EMAIL SENT VIA AMAZON. If only every internet vendor was this responsible!!!

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This Ir Receiver made and sold Exclusively by Infrared Resources WORKS WITH VERIZION HD DVR QIP 7216 1,all QIP 7xxx Motorola box , Pace HD DVR, PACE RNG110,PACE RNG150,RNG100,PACE TDC787X HD,PACE TDC 575D DVR, DC50X,Motorola,DCX 3425 MR,DCX 3400-M,DCX700,DC50X,MVIX 760 HD Media Player. WILL NOT WORK with Motorola DCT Series, SA Explorer 4280 HDC(Do Not Purchase for any Scientific Atlanta Set Top Box with exception to Cisco manufactured by SA RNG100, RNG110, and RNG150. )SA units require dual frequency Ir Receivers, or Verizon Motorola QIP 6416-2 ,6000 series, Moto DCX3200-M, DCX3400.DO NOT PURCHASE FOR STEREO RECEIVERS(Harman-Kardon etc) or Ir Repeater systems such as Logitech etc. They require 12v VCC ours is 5v.WILL NOT WORK WITH AV RECEIVERS(Panasonic, Harmon Kardon etc)!!!!! OR IR REPEATER SYSTEMS,, NOTE: This 5V 38KHz unit has been tested with VERIZION HD DVR QIP 7216 1 ,all QIP 7xxx Motorola box , Pace HD DVR, Comcast PACE RNG110, RNG100, RNG150(some are Cisco/SA)PACE TDC787X HD,PACE TDC 575D DVR, ,Motorola DCX3425 MR,DCX3400-M(does not work DCX3400 only M series),DC50X,DCX700, MVIX 760 HD Media Player!. Now you can place your Set Top box behind cabinet doors or other locations up to 9ft away by plugging the 3.5mm plug into the Ir port on the back of the box. We also have 25ft Stereo extension cable for our ir receiver.(Professional Grade construction. Beware of those selling for a few bucks!. There is a difference!!!!)When the unit is plugged into the Ir port the Ir signal over rides to only the receiver eye at the end of the cable. Remote control must be pointed toward the round ir receiver in order to change channels etc. unit will perform all functions of the remote control. dark lens makes this unit plasma proof!!!.I am using it placed on my Hitachi 52in plasma

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6/08/2011

Noah Company MediaGate GP-IR02BK Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate MCE Remote Control, 2 Channel IR (Black) Review

Noah Company MediaGate GP-IR02BK Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate MCE Remote Control, 2 Channel IR (Black)
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This remote seems to work well for the basic MCE functionality, but it has some issues that hamper its usability (for me.)
First, the "learning" feature that's been mentioned elsewhere. The MS remote for MCE has the ability to "learn" to turn your TV on/off, and to adjust the volume on your stereo (or TV.) This remote mentions such a feature in the manual ("if available"), but the version sold here doesn't actually have this feature. Having to juggle three remotes gets cumbersome, especially when the "standard" MCE remote doesn't have this problem.
Second is response time. As implied in my previous paragraph, I also have an MS MCE remote. The MS remote/receiver is quite responsive. With this remote you have to hold down each button longer for it to "register" as a button-click with the receiver. At first I thought it was an issue with the remote itself, but I later realized it's an issue with the receiver. (The receiver that came with this remote will work with the MS remote, but it still has a "sluggish" response time. No such issue if I go back to the MS receiver.) If you're used to clicking through menus (or commercials) quickly, this gets aggravating because it doesn't register some of your clicks.
Finally, this remote is extremely lightweight. It has no heft to it. This might actually be a good thing if it weren't for the learning issue, but since I'm not actually using the remote for its intended purpose, this means I can't even use it as a paperweight on my coffee table.

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Control your Set-Top Box with this Remote Control The receiver also has (2) IR Ports and includes (1) IR emitter that emits a signal that will allow you to control your set-top box with this Remote Control at the same time. 2 in 1 Function! Pefect for Media Center PCs with Satellite Set-Top Box Users!

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5/14/2011

Hauppauge 1199 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder with IR Receiver and Blaster Review

Hauppauge 1199 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder with IR Receiver and Blaster
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I have had this for over a year. The HDTV is beautiful and the newest software sees QAM channels better than before (that was a bad experience then, but the newest drivers help tremendously). However, the analog is so grainy and aweful that Hauppauge should be ashamed of this product. I emailed them regarding this, but no reponse back. I have Hauppauge NTSC older cards in 2 other computers, 1 is Hauppauge 150 (hardware driven, as this current model) and the other is a many year old software driven card - both of which have excellent, clear, pictures with great color. This model has extremely poor analog picture. I would have returned it, but I like the HDTV enough to keep it, but it irks me that a quality company would put such a lousy chip on this card, maybe because analog is going away? Not sure, but for many who use cable, we would like to still use the analog for our cable analog channels until they are gone. I bought Theatre 650 HD card from MSI with ATI chip (both analong & HDTV are excellent) to take care of that alongside this card in my set up. If you are wanting HDTV, this card is excellent, but don't buy if you are still wanting to view analog TV channels.

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The Hauppauge 1199 WinTV-HVR-1600 includes dual TV tuners to let you watch both digital and analog television on your PC, in a window or full screen. With PVR software and built-in hardware for MPEG-2 encoding, you can also record television onto your computer for viewing later without slowing down your computer.
Watch High-definition Digital TV on Your Computer With dual format TV tuners, the WinTV-HVR-1600 lets you watch ATSC digital TV as well as QAM digital TV and analog cable TV. ATSC digital TV, which typically requires an antenna for reception, is the over-the-air HDTV standard for North America. ATSC broadcasts range in resolution from standard definition up to the high definition 1080i format. (To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at titantv.com.)
The WinTV-HVR-1600 also lets you watch and record QAM channels, which are unencrypted digital channels broadcast by your local cable operator. If you don't have access to digital television channels yet, you can also watch regular analog cable television. And with the included remote control, you can control your cable TV or satellite set top box.
In addition to high-definition video, the card also features a dbx-TV stereo decoder for great TV sound. The card has Composite/S-Video and audio inputs that allow for connecting VCRs or cable/satellite set top boxes.
Your Own Personal Digital Video Recorder! With the included software, you can easily record TV shows to your hard disk using MPEG-2. Several recording options are available depending on your playback needs; higher quality video requires more disk space. Generally, 5 gigabytes of disk space is used per hour of ATCS digital TV recordings.. Thanks to the built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder, your PC continues to run at full speed even while recording.
With the WinTV-Scheduler software, easily schedule the recordings of your favorite television shows daily, weekly, or just once. You can then play back the recordings at your leisure, burn them onto CD or DVD for playback on another computer or your television, or with video editing software (not included), you can edit the shows. This is great for saving favorite movie clips, or of your favorite teams dramatic last-second win or your favorite player's grand slam.
The Hauppauge 1199 WinTV-HVR-1600 plugs into a PCI slot and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP with Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Media Center Edition. With XP-MCE and Vista, you can add the WinTV-HVR-1600 as either the primary or secondary TV tuner. The Microsoft Media Center application supports up to two TV tuners so you can watch on channel while recording another.
What's in the Box WinTV-HVR-1600 PCI card, IR remote control receiver, IR Blaster (remote control), CD-ROM with WinTV software.

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