Which MCE remote?

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ushare

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#116054 16-Apr-2013 22:11

Hey guys!

So I have just received my NUC and am setting it up right now. Windows 7 installed, drivers next followed by software and xbmc.

I have been looking for MCE remotes I can buy for xbmc. I can't seem to find any good ones anywhere in NZ. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I know amazon is an option, but i want to stay within NZ to buy this remote. :P I don't really wanna import just a remote if its avaliable right here in nz.

I have never really set up a remote for xbmc, so something out of the box plz??

Cheers guys

Your always a great help

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#800567 16-Apr-2013 22:18

I had to send mine back (and I don't think it's considered an "MCE" remote), but the Motorola NYXboard is pretty good. My issue was that it didn't work on resume and the dongle had to be reinserted. That said, it gets a lot of positive reviews, so most people don't have that problem. It uses basic RF for communication, so no line of sight and awesome distance. It's also got a keyboard underneath.

ushare

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#800602 16-Apr-2013 23:08

I have been thinking of buying that one but apparantly the flip sensor thing is really sensitive

Blanch

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#800608 16-Apr-2013 23:18

If you have an android device, I would use the Yatse app. My kids use a xbox 360 controller.

I got my motorola from http://nicegear.co.nz/htpc/motorola-htpc-remote/ nice people.

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#800641 17-Apr-2013 06:26

IMHO it's hard to beat the original Microsoft MCE remote. You struggle to find one in NZ but looking online you can get a newer style (non MS) black ones for ~NZ$20 incl shipping.

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#800645 17-Apr-2013 06:49

www.tbsdtv.com sell MCE remotes, think they're the HP ones; about $15 USD.

ushare

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#800646 17-Apr-2013 06:49

Yea i m trying to get hold of an hp mce remote which should work outb of the box and its quite stylish too. But i dont tkink ill fimd a new one in nz :(

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#800650 17-Apr-2013 07:12

I still have an original MCE keybaord and a MCE compatible remote that I was trying to sell in this listing sitting at home. I had the original MCE remote, which was great, found this one just as good and a great size as well.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumId=77&topicId=115236

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#800660 17-Apr-2013 07:57

ushare: Yea i m trying to get hold of an hp mce remote which should work outb of the box and its quite stylish too. But i dont tkink ill fimd a new one in nz :(

Why do you only want to buy something from NZ? These sell for US$20 incl shipping to NZ.

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#800697 17-Apr-2013 08:57

Might I recommend having a look at a flirc? There is an AU distributor and it took about a week for a couple to arrive for me to have a play with.

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#800720 17-Apr-2013 09:37

I bought an HP MCE remote from ebay for about $15 shipping. Works fine.

ushare

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#800741 17-Apr-2013 10:07

Are all buttons preconfigured on the hp? I kinda want one asap and thats why i am looking for one in NZ.

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#800752 17-Apr-2013 10:17

Yes they're preconfigured on the HP. Anything from China/Hong Kong takes a few weeks to arrive.

Get the Motorola one. It's more expensive but looks to be the king of XBMC remotes. I have my harmony remote mostly working for basic functions, but it took a bit of thought and experimentation.

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#800763 17-Apr-2013 10:32

Got one of the Hp MCe ones off somewhere (1-day? Firstin? I forget) a few years ago and its fine

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#800765 17-Apr-2013 10:33

i am thinking of getting the Motorola. But what is the flip sensor on it like? Apparently its quite sensitive?

Blanch

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#800964 17-Apr-2013 13:36

Yep, the flip sensor is quite sensitive and when the key board is active it blanks out most of the screen personally I don’t use the keyboard much anyway.
PBTech have the Hauppauge UPC0335 Media Center Certified Remote Control Kit, with IR transmitter to control a TV set top box & Xbox 360 $40 not pretty but the IR transmitter will work with a Logitech Harmony remote if you need pretty.

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