BB: Microsoft MCE Remote $29.99

[big_raji]

Hope it's not a repost. Couldn't find it in a search.

Saw in-store, and a french version online (although the buttons look like they're in english in the picture).

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10070359&catid=21990

It's an official Microsoft MCE remote, not a knockoff.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/multimedia/products/large/10070359.jpg

[masterc]

does it include iR blaster?

[mahjongmaniac]

wow... such professionalism... they spelled wireless incorrectly...

Microsoft Wirerless Remote for Windows XP Media Center Edition - French

[mec9t8]

Can this use with XP? (for basic function like play/stop/ff ..etc)
thanks in advance.

[disconnect]

Anybody know when this sale ends?

[crasher]

does it include iR blaster?

Yes, 2 of them.
But they only blast in french, as it is french:cheesygri

[freakx2001]

think this will fall under the "20% off All Computer Accessories" deal for the upcoming online sale?

[Xon]

Well, it is in the computer accessories section and not mentioned as being an exception... may have to wait for the sale to know for sure. they could put the price back up to reg.

[larman2001]

wow... such professionalism... they spelled wireless incorrectly...

Microsoft Wirerless Remote for Windows XP Media Center Edition - French

Hmm, shouldn't you be capitalizing the 'i' in your signature? ;)
i'd play it 24/7 if i had the time!

[cloneman]

can this be used with XP Pro with some sort third party drivers?

[mrcantrell]

wow... such professionalism... they spelled wireless incorrectly...

Microsoft Wirerless Remote for Windows XP Media Center Edition - French


No, that's how you spell it in French.:cheesygri

[Daijoubu]

Bought it at the same price at DirectCanada not long ago (actually, I price matched at NCIX w/free shipping :D)

[cloneman]

how does one get free shipping at NCIX? reward points?

[mec9t8]

Just come back from Woodbridge location, they have tons of them left (at least 10 left on shelf). Bought 2 of them.

The remote itself is English, I guess the supporting documents are bilingual.

It does come with 2 IR blasters. Very good price IMO.

Will try on my XP Pro (anybody have experience with this), if not working then I will upgrade to MCE in near future.

[kohnan]

So what makes this french? Is it the labeling of the keys on the remote? I'm considering picking one up although I'm wondering how much use I'll really get out of it.

Hmmm.... to buy or not to buy...?

[mec9t8]

So what makes this french? Is it the labeling of the keys on the remote? I'm considering picking one up although I'm wondering how much use I'll really get out of it.

Hmmm.... to buy or not to buy...?

The upc code on the box has "EN/FR", I guess all the paper works are in English & French. Nothing on the remote itself have French (all English).

[cloneman]

whats an ir blaster? the ugly big usb thing?

[mahjongmaniac]

Well, it is in the computer accessories section and not mentioned as being an exception... may have to wait for the sale to know for sure. they could put the price back up to reg.

if that sale is specifying discounts off of prices, including those already on sale, then yes technically this item should get another 20% off during that online-only sale....

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Hmm, shouldn't you be capitalizing the 'i' in your signature? ;)
i'd play it 24/7 if i had the time!

heh, we're talkin' about FS/BB here... not me :razz:


and if you haven't noticed already, no i don't like to use capitalization .... :P

[crasher]

whats an ir blaster? the ugly big usb thing?

It is small button which stick onto device like DVD or sat/cable box. the other end goes into the reciever. So you can change the channels by your comp. If you have ORB then you can change channels of your sat. via internet from anywhere.:cheesygri

[mahjongmaniac]

No, that's how you spell it in French.:cheesygri

err... yeah... whatever :lol:

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how does one get free shipping at NCIX? reward points?

free ground s/h promos doesn't come by v. often at NCIX, and if it does, yes it req's that you redeem NCIX pts for it.... (usually 250-500 pts)

[JT94]

I just bought one of these for $33 at Infonec. Great remote. If you're looking for an MCE remote without support for IR blasters (i.e. no slots at the back of the IR receiver), then I have a brand new one for sale for $20.

[[H]ackerK]

Yes, 2 of them.
But they only blast in french, as it is french:cheesygri

LOL...

[FireHawk2k]

I think that this current XP MCE remote will continue going down in price. My guess is they're getting rid of these in anticipation of the new Vista MCE remotes. Prototype here
http://www.istartedsomething.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/vistamcecontrol_l.jpg

There are also a whole bunch of 3rd party Vista MCE remotes coming out that include Sideshow

Been running Vista MCE for half a year now, and I must say it is amazingly better than XP MCE. Mind you, I find that that's the ONLY thing better about Vista

[Azenha]

I think that this current XP MCE remote will continue going down in price. My guess is they're getting rid of these in anticipation of the new Vista MCE remotes. Prototype here
http://www.istartedsomething.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/vistamcecontrol_l.jpg



I'm not impressed - no new features or buttons.

Personally, I shelved my MCE remote and bought an HP remote off eBay. The HP remotes are far better. They don't light up so the batteries last longer (I've had mine for about two years running on the same batteries whereas the Microsoft remote needed to be changed every three months on average). The HP remotes also have a host of additional buttons which the Microsoft does not.

Since all MCE remotes (except for Dell) will work with each other's IR receiver, you can buy this one for $29 and then upgrade to to an HP remote.

[Azenha]

Will try on my XP Pro (anybody have experience with this), if not working then I will upgrade to MCE in near future.


You need MCE to use this remote. Optionally, most 3rd party media center software will support the MCE remote.

[82]

anyone actualy bought the this remote from BB? Is the captions on the remote in English or French?

The upc code on the box has "EN/FR", I guess all the paper works are in English & French. Nothing on the remote itself have French (all English).

[mec9t8]

anyone actualy bought the this remote from BB? Is the captions on the remote in English or French?

I just open my new remote, the words on the remote physically are English. The paper menu come with the box is bilingual .. looks good to me

[Mr Snuff]

I'm not impressed - no new features or buttons.

Personally, I shelved my MCE remote and bought an HP remote off eBay. The HP remotes are far better. They don't light up so the batteries last longer (I've had mine for about two years running on the same batteries whereas the Microsoft remote needed to be changed every three months on average). The HP remotes also have a host of additional buttons which the Microsoft does not.

Since all MCE remotes (except for Dell) will work with each other's IR receiver, you can buy this one for $29 and then upgrade to to an HP remote.

Do you know if the hp remotes support learning like the ms ones?

[freakx2001]

Well, it is in the computer accessories section and not mentioned as being an exception... may have to wait for the sale to know for sure. they could put the price back up to reg.

someone in one of the bb/fs sale threads mentioned that the discounts are only taken off regular priced items.. so its kinda up in the air... hope its goes another 20% though, that would be sweet.

[mahjongmaniac]

someone in one of the bb/fs sale threads mentioned that the discounts are only taken off regular priced items.. so its kinda up in the air... hope its goes another 20% though, that would be sweet.

if you checkout the FS/BB links provided in those threads, the fine print states that discounts are only taken off reg. priced items.

i'd say it's highly unlikely that there'd be another 20% off on top....

[cheapbastage]

Regular price $79.99! I guess they made that price up :?:

[shopper-X]

I want to use my Harmony 880 with Media Centre and am wondering if it is cheaper to buy this remote or find a cheap IRDA adapter?
The cheapest one I found was the media remote from LedShoppe for $18USD that came with a IRDA adapter.

[Daijoubu]

IrDA is used to transfert data, not as a simple receiver

[shopper-X]

IrDA is used to transfert data, not as a simple receiver

So if I just want a IR receiver is this the best option?

[82]

Any new feature on the Vista remote? Other than it looks much better...

I think that this current XP MCE remote will continue going down in price. My guess is they're getting rid of these in anticipation of the new Vista MCE remotes. Prototype here
http://www.istartedsomething.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/vistamcecontrol_l.jpg

There are also a whole bunch of 3rd party Vista MCE remotes coming out that include Sideshow

Been running Vista MCE for half a year now, and I must say it is amazingly better than XP MCE. Mind you, I find that that's the ONLY thing better about Vista

[LokDown]

Is there one that uses radio instead of IR? I hate having to fumble pointing the remote towards the IR receiver. Line of sight is such a pain.

[coeternity]

wow didnt know bb sells this. i thought its oem only.

[crasher]

Is there one that uses radio instead of IR? I hate having to fumble pointing the remote towards the IR receiver. Line of sight is such a pain.

Yes there is freeware to use bluetooth. Use ur BT phone to control HTPC:D

[Pr0metheus]

Hmm, shouldn't you be capitalizing the 'i' in your signature? ;)
i'd play it 24/7 if i had the time!

He's not very professional.

[mahjongmaniac]

He's not very professional.

heh, no i'm not lol... nor do i find the need to be on forums :razz:

[vladvlad]

Yes there is freeware to use bluetooth. Use ur BT phone to control HTPC:D

Can you give more details?
This is very interesting