media center .. with a Home Cinema Remote?

ROfu · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:52

like the topic suggests..
Is there a Home cinema remote.. which can emulate the windows Media Center remote? - I've spotted the new Harmony remote which can control the Xbox360.. although its unavailable in the UK atm.

I have a Sony LCD panel, Yamaha Reciever, Xbox360, Buffalo LinkTheater, Sony DVD player and a Media center PC.

Any suggestions what the ideal remote to control as many of the above as possible. For the time being im not setting a price limit on this purchase.. as im getting fed up with 6 remotes sitting on my coffee table.

Cheers
ROfu

ROfu · 23 Jul 2006 at 02:39

i guess so, i was just hopeing for an all in one super solution.
considered either the Harmony 880/890 or the Sony RMAV2500T. as they all look pretty good.
If anyone has tried these remotes and considers them a worthwhile purchase please reply

Cheers
ROfu

ROfu · 24 Jul 2006 at 12:35

Cheers squiffy
Im looking up the aformentioned remote as we speak.
Sounds like the perfect solution

Cheers
ROfu

ROfu · 24 Jul 2006 at 14:04

cheers gents for the replys.. gonna buy a remote this week.. looking up both suggested. again cheers for the help and advice

Cheers
ROfu

ROfu · 24 Jul 2006 at 14:26

Cant find any of the MX range in the UK, on the site you mentioned i liked the look of the TX-1000. but cant find any mention of it in the uk via a google search.

The harmony range seems to be available most places in the UK and if they all run the xbox360 this would be good. Going to do a little more research, as if im to get one of the harmony remotes it needs to be media center compatible (including the start button etc)

otherwise ill be looking to ordering overseas for the MX or TX remotes

Cheers
ROfu

ROfu · 24 Jul 2006 at 16:35

Looked up the site you use Squiffy - dont seem to have the mx-700 ... have the 650 and 850+, like the look of the 900 nice design.

You said you have ordered from these guys before.. they have a good customer service? and send quickly?. (Appologies if mentioning other companies is an Issue on this forum.. but its not a competitor.. unless you guys start selling remotes

).

Without throwing a spanner in the works.. whats the Philips TSU-3000 like?
Im very tempted by a big touch screen - nicer looking kit, and less fussy looking (even if you do have to go through more menus etc).

Cheers
ROfu