2007-06-05, 04:46 PM
Hi,
I would like to setup remote control of my GBPVR client PC and am exploring options for remotes to use as well as IR receiver. I have some universal learning remotes that I could use for the remote (or may buy a cheap universal remote like the Sony RM-VL600).
The bigger question is regarding the USB IR receiver. The IR receiver included with MCE remote kit as well as the USBUIRT seem to be most popular.
I am trying to figure out the differences between the two as, from the outside, they both seem to be USB based IR receivers.
The MCE kit is a lot cheaper than the UIRT and includes remote as well as IR blasters. Also, adding to the cost of USBUIRT seems to be that a program like Girder would have to be purchased separately to take advantage of all the functionality/features/flexibility of the UIRT (although HIP could be a free alternative). Can the MCE IR Receiver (with HIP) be as 'powerful' as USB/UIRT - if not, what can the MCE IR receiver not do that UIRT can do?
Other questions I have:
a) Can the MCE receiver be used with different remotes or is it tied to the MCE remote control? I understand USBUIRT can be used with any remote - or am I mistaken?
b) Can the MCE receiver be used with different applications?
c) I understand MCE receiver runs with Windows MCE as well as WinXP. Can it be used on W2K? USBUIRT has drivers for W2K. This is not as critical, as I can install WinXP on the client PC if need be.
In short, I'd like to setup remote control for clientPC, would like to get IR Receiver for this and would like keep costs down.
Thanks for any suggestions,
-Topper
I would like to setup remote control of my GBPVR client PC and am exploring options for remotes to use as well as IR receiver. I have some universal learning remotes that I could use for the remote (or may buy a cheap universal remote like the Sony RM-VL600).
The bigger question is regarding the USB IR receiver. The IR receiver included with MCE remote kit as well as the USBUIRT seem to be most popular.
I am trying to figure out the differences between the two as, from the outside, they both seem to be USB based IR receivers.
The MCE kit is a lot cheaper than the UIRT and includes remote as well as IR blasters. Also, adding to the cost of USBUIRT seems to be that a program like Girder would have to be purchased separately to take advantage of all the functionality/features/flexibility of the UIRT (although HIP could be a free alternative). Can the MCE IR Receiver (with HIP) be as 'powerful' as USB/UIRT - if not, what can the MCE IR receiver not do that UIRT can do?
Other questions I have:
a) Can the MCE receiver be used with different remotes or is it tied to the MCE remote control? I understand USBUIRT can be used with any remote - or am I mistaken?
b) Can the MCE receiver be used with different applications?
c) I understand MCE receiver runs with Windows MCE as well as WinXP. Can it be used on W2K? USBUIRT has drivers for W2K. This is not as critical, as I can install WinXP on the client PC if need be.
In short, I'd like to setup remote control for clientPC, would like to get IR Receiver for this and would like keep costs down.
Thanks for any suggestions,
-Topper