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I want a remote!

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My computer is NOT an out-of-the-box HTPC. Does that mean I'm screwed? I want something where I can change songs, alter the volume etc. I was looking at the Harmony line, but I don't have an IR port/bay/thing on my desktop. What can I buy to add this functionality?
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Anyone heard of this "Firefly" remote?

http://www.snapstream.com/Products/firefly/

As long as it supports Vista x64, it might work.
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Sovereign wrote:My computer is NOT an out-of-the-box HTPC. Does that mean I'm screwed? I want something where I can change songs, alter the volume etc. I was looking at the Harmony line, but I don't have an IR port/bay/thing on my desktop. What can I buy to add this functionality?
Ithink the harmony 720 is one of teh best looking remotes out there. lots of great reviews on it too: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony- ... 938&sr=8-4

you can also opt for the 550 (no color lcd) for less. as for the ir port, if you have a tv tuner card, i think it comes with one. not sure though.
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Just pick up a cheap PVR card with a remote. Down the road you might want the PVR functionality too.
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....out of PCI slots...
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Harmony 550 is good too, wonder if I can use my laptop with that. Check my review, its up there somewhere on the front page
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I would recommend the Logitech MX Air if you have $150 dollars for it, I've heard really good things about it.
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Sovereign wrote:Anyone heard of this "Firefly" remote?

http://www.snapstream.com/Products/firefly/

As long as it supports Vista x64, it might work.
I have one of these new - still in the box. So, I cannot tell you how well/not it works :)
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Somewhat random, but to quote Austin Powers "I want a toilet seat made of solid good, but that's just not in the cards, now is it?"

Just thought of that when I read the title. :mrgreen:

Btw, I'll be watching this thread myself, since the new file server I'm building will also be an HTPC, so it'll get a remote too eventually.
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I wanted the Firefly, but I emailed their tech support who were honest enough to tell me that no, it does not work with Vista x64. Phooey.
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