I want a remote control for my pc

[neocon]

I want a remote control for my pc, so when im in bed i dont have to get out to shut it down

any ideas?

 

[JIM_BOB7813]

FMA used to have a winamp control/powerpoint thingy Not used it for a while, but it may have had a windows shutdown control, worth a look.

just found this too: http://developer.sonyericsson.com/s...estnews/newsapr05/p_bluetooth_remote_tool.jsp
Might be worth a try

 

[neocon]

looks interesting

http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3528846

also
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Remote Control
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/tv/remote.mspx

looks like they only work with media centre...

 

[neocon]

KeySonic 2.4Ghz Wireless Compact Keyboard with Integrated TouchPad for £25

seems like a good bet

 

[helmutcheese]

Why not just use an APP to time the shutdown, or do you want to shutdown when you feel the mood not preplan ?

 

[badbob]

I've got that Keysonic, great although it's missing dedicated transport controls. But I guess there are hotkeys ie N for next chapter.

 

[neocon]

Why not just use an APP to time the shutdown, or do you want to shutdown when you feel the mood not preplan ?

yes, when the movie has finished

it is a bit overkill just for the sake of getting out of bed though

 

[badbob]

Perhaps a broom handle with a fake finger stuck on the end?

 

[Skeeter]

I got a Media Centre remote and would recomend it as long as your in bed viewing is just movies or vids, as it doesnt control the mouse, just all the media functions. (This is in XP Pro too, not MCE)

 

[helmutcheese]

Wont shut his PC down.

Some players can shut down movie after viewing.

 

[Skeeter]

It will if you set pressing the standby button to shutdown in power management... Or you could just use it for standby. I do all the time

 

[manic111]

I have a Logitech MX610 wireless mouse, works a good 15ft away from my PC-I just use that to shutdown from my bed...

 

[Six6siX]

Got bluetooth?

Fair few phones come with remote control apps (at least all the Sony Ericsson ones I've used have)

Can control mouse movement/clicks and media players + more.

There are other 3rd party bluetooth controls which you can use too.

 

[Mr.Bon]

The ASUS P5W DH Deluxe FOR THE WIN
http://event.asus.com/2006/mb/DH/dhremote.html

 

[Affothunder]

I've a leadtek tv card that came with a remote, this gives you the option of turning the PC on or off, even if the TV app. is not running.

At the moment I am unable to get this to fully work with Vista, it brings up the screen to choose whether to shut down/radio/TV etc. but when I press OK it doesn't do anything.

AFF

 

[neocon]

thanks for the ideas

 

[misterPK]

Have you looked at the iMon? Comes with a LCD display too. I think Soundgraph also make a version thats just a remote, but I've never seen it for sale anywhere.

You can use the remote to move the mouse, customise the key functions for different programs and turn it on and off.

PK!

 

[badbob]

Wont shut his PC down.

Yes it can, in power saving set the power button to "ask me what to do" you can then power off the PC with the MCE remote.

 

[Tomsk]

Logitech diNovo Mini
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3848&cl=gb,en

I've already suggested that OcUK should get these

 

[james.miller]

well, thats intersting. bit pricey though