All in One Remote

rubberduck · 11 Jul 2008 at 10:36

Hi

I would like an 'all-in-one' remote that will be used to control the following 'usual suspects'

Sky+
TV
Amp
DVD Player
Subwoofer

However I would also like the remote to be able to control a HTPC. I'm currently building my HTPC so am unsure of which software I will use but will probably go with Media Portal... Obviously I will need a USB IR receiver for the HTPC, where can I get one of these?

Any recommendations?

IceAx · 11 Jul 2008 at 10:38

Logitech 525 / 555

Andy

Hedge · 11 Jul 2008 at 10:48

Logitech Harmony ONE

bout 100 quid mind.

-Ad- · 11 Jul 2008 at 10:52

Hedge said:
Logitech Harmony ONE

bout 100 quid mind.

can get em direct from logitech with discount 40% code atm, so about £80.

Bargain, check out avforums bargains area !!!!!!!

Getting one this weekend I hope.

badbob · 11 Jul 2008 at 10:57

Bit daft just recommending Harmony, I find them to be a bit poop. Checkout www.remotecentral.com also touch screen can get annoying, usability factor..look cool but you'll know what I'm talking about if you've ever owned a touchscreen

Have URC remotes myself, MX-200, MX-500, MX-700 and MX-850.

rubberduck · 11 Jul 2008 at 11:04

Thanks for the suggestions. I will read some reviews etc.

What would be the best best in terms of an IR receiver for my HTPC?

badbob · 11 Jul 2008 at 11:06

Microsoft IR dongle and remote is about £18-£24, you can fit one in a drive bay window (imon) but more expensive.

If you use a learning remote with the Microsoft dongle you'll probably need to do the toggle bit registry hack, then reboot.