Keyspan ER-V2 RF Remote for Windows Vista Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, this remote was shipped quite rapidly. I received it only three days after placing the order.
Out of the box it has a light, but solid feel. The plastic feels tight and does not flex or make noises. It seems like it'll be able to stand up to some wear and tear.
I plugged the receiver into the 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium box that I built, and it was instantly recognized and ready to use. Thanks to the RF receiver, the range on this is great. I have the receiver plugged in behind my computer and I can point the remote away from the computer and still have reception.
The functions of the remote seem pretty standard for a Windows Media Center Device. One feature I didn't notice before purchasing is that it has a button that can put the computer in and out of standby. Another cool thing I've discovered is that this remote has some limited functionality with iTunes. Stop, play, forward, reverse, and pause all work. The volume on the iTunes volume slider will not change by pushing the volume controls, though.
I'm very happy with this product and would definitely recommend to people looking for a quality remote.

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More Range! More Convenience! Introducing the new Keyspan ER-V2 RF remote for Windows Vista! Use the ER-V2 radio frequency (RF) remote to enjoy the entertainment offered by your Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate PC. Unlike infrared (IR) remotes that are often provided with a PC, the ER-V2 RF remote provides greater range and works through walls or furniture. It provides a more convenient and fun digital media experience -- and provides you more freedom when deciding where to place your PC. Use this remote with your PC to enjoy live TV, TV/video recording,movies, music, photos and radio. There is no software to install -- just plug the receiver into the USB port on your PC and it works within seconds. Highlights Controls media center TV, music, videos and photos RF signal works up to 60 ft through walls and furniture Allows you to locate the PC in an AV cabinet or closet No software to install -- works within seconds

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Mediagate - Windows Vista Certified Media Center MCE Remote Control w/ 2 Channel IR Emitter and Infrared Receiver for Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate Review

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(More customer reviews)This did exactly what it is supposed to - control my media PC. I wasn't careful in my shopping however, and I was expecting this to ALSO be a universal remote for my TV, and it is NOT-- but that's MY fault. Also, it would be nice if the instructions included information about how to program the colored buttons.

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Efficiently access your digital entertainment with our MCE remote control A single remote control gives you the freedom to access your entertainment from anywhere in the room. The friendly Mediate Center on-screen menus are specially designed for remote control interaction, delivering a fun, engaging and integrated digital media experience.All-access digital entertainment as close as your MCE remote controlUse the MCE remote control to enjoy more type of entertainment offered by your Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate PC. The MCE Remote Control and Receiver uses the on-screen interface to offer you TV / Video recording, personal Video, Movies, Music, Photos, and Radio. TV tuner card with FM radio capability required for live TV and radio functionality.Control your TV with this Remote ControlThe receiver also emits signal that will allow you to control your TV with this Remote Control at the same time. 2 in 1 Function!Familiar Controls Power - your Media Center PC and / or TV with our remote control Record - selected television programsPlay - selected media Replay - jumps recorded TV back few seconds, or jumps back one music track or one DVD chapterPause - audio, video, a slide show, or live or recorded TV *Start - and launches the Media Center Start menuVideos - accesses your video collectionMusic - accesses your music collectionPictures - access your photo collectionGuide - opens TV Program Guide to display available channels and programsLive TV - launches full-screen live TV ** TV tuner card with FM radio capability required for live TV and radio functionality

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Noah Company MediaGate GP-IR02BK Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate MCE Remote Control, 2 Channel IR (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This remote seems to work well for the basic MCE functionality, but it has some issues that hamper its usability (for me.)
First, the "learning" feature that's been mentioned elsewhere. The MS remote for MCE has the ability to "learn" to turn your TV on/off, and to adjust the volume on your stereo (or TV.) This remote mentions such a feature in the manual ("if available"), but the version sold here doesn't actually have this feature. Having to juggle three remotes gets cumbersome, especially when the "standard" MCE remote doesn't have this problem.
Second is response time. As implied in my previous paragraph, I also have an MS MCE remote. The MS remote/receiver is quite responsive. With this remote you have to hold down each button longer for it to "register" as a button-click with the receiver. At first I thought it was an issue with the remote itself, but I later realized it's an issue with the receiver. (The receiver that came with this remote will work with the MS remote, but it still has a "sluggish" response time. No such issue if I go back to the MS receiver.) If you're used to clicking through menus (or commercials) quickly, this gets aggravating because it doesn't register some of your clicks.
Finally, this remote is extremely lightweight. It has no heft to it. This might actually be a good thing if it weren't for the learning issue, but since I'm not actually using the remote for its intended purpose, this means I can't even use it as a paperweight on my coffee table.

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Control your Set-Top Box with this Remote Control The receiver also has (2) IR Ports and includes (1) IR emitter that emits a signal that will allow you to control your set-top box with this Remote Control at the same time. 2 in 1 Function! Pefect for Media Center PCs with Satellite Set-Top Box Users!

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