Creative Labs Serial Multimedia IR Remote Control for PC Only $7.95 @ Compgeeks

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WildFireVT

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Check to make sure this wasnt a repost.

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Here are the specs

This credit card sized Remote Control by Creative Labs is one of the most versatile remote controls that you can acquire for your computer. With this remote control, you can not only control a wide array of hardware and software DVD programs, but also other popular multimedia player programs such as Microsoft Media Player and Winamp, This remote control can also act as a remote mouse! Installation and setup are simple, it simply plugs into any available 9-pin serial port. This remote control includes Remote Selector softare which not only enables you to be able to use this remote control with a wide array of programs, but it also works with all versions of Microsoft Windows (95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP).


Features/Specifications
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Multimedia Credit Card Remote Control
Doubles as a remote mouse
Great Windows Compatibility
Receiver unit plugs into standard 9-pin Serial Port

Works with the following decoder cards and multimedia programs:
ATI MultiMedia Center
Chromatic Research Mpact2
CineMaster Software Engine
CoolDVD
Creative Encore Dxr2
Creative Encore Dxr3
Creative PlayCenter
Creative PlayCenter 2
LuxSonor LS-220 (Creative Labs CT7160 Inlay Decoder Card)
Microsoft Media Player
Microsoft Media Player 7
PowerDVD
RealMagic Hollywood +
RealMagic XCard
WinAmp
WinDVD
WinDVD 4

Includes:
Creative Labs Infra (PC-DVD) Remote Control
Remote Control Receiver Unit (Model: CIMR100)
Remote Control Button Battery
Drivers CD

Product Requirements
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9-pin Serial Port (COM1-COM4)
Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP
Supported Multimedia Decoder or Software (see list above)
CD-ROM Drive

-------------------=Software=-------------------
Only Girder 3.0 works do to the need of a special driver
Girder 3.0 - Zip File without intaller
Girder 3.0 with an installer
Creative RS232 iNFRA for Girder 3.0
Girder Bulletin Board for help using Girder
I have also found that the compgeeks supplied software doesnt work with the lastest version of ATIs TV software

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Flatbroke

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Sounds cool. The only thing I don't care for is that it takes a "button" battery. But not a deal breaker, it would be handy to be able to fast forward or fast rewind the DVD in you computer hooked to your TV, without having to get over to the computer.
edit: 99.44% sure its IR, RF went out with the '80's.
 
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WildFireVT

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Flatbroke,

I am a little lacking on button terminology, What is a button battery? I had assumed it was the same type of battery used for power a PC's bios when it wasnt powered on.

Wild
 
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pcNate

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Looks like a good deal to me...but I think my serial port is already being occupied by my UPS link...I'll have to check if I have another port, this would be kinda cool.
 
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rochlin

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I was looking for a gizmo like this. The other serial/multimedia remotes out there (there are a couple) are pretty clunky and don't have XP drivers. Hopefully it'll work with the next iteration of Windows media player and other software. It probably emulates keystrokes, so as long as they keep the keyboard commands the same, it's a safe bet.

I ordered one... (now how much is the battery gonna cost? Maybe I can steal it from my old motherboard :)
 
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samyboy

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does anybody know if it works with remote control app girder ? It would be a good buy if it works...
 
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McPhreak

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Originally posted by: WildFireVT
Flatbroke,

I am a little lacking on button terminology, What is a button battery? I had assumed it was the same type of battery used for power a PC's bios when it wasnt powered on.

Wild
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I think he means a watch battery.
 
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ChefJoe

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Oooh, save 0.795 cents using an obesewallet code and $5 shipping (to 43123 zip) by using FedEx Ground.
 
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MisterE

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edit: 99.44% sure its IR, RF went out with the '80's.

flatbroke, this isn't true. Most of the better wireless products are RF and not IR. IR (infrared) is line-of-sight and you must not have anything obstructing the base receiver. RF, also known as radio frequency, does not have the line-of-sight limitation.

With that said, I don't know for a fact which category this remote falls into. However, since the title for the hot deal is "Creative Labs Serial Multimedia IR Remote Control for PC," I would guess that it is infrared. Most wireless products that connect to the serial port are infrared, so this stands to reason.

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tallest1

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Actually, this would make a really good techie birthday present! And since shipping is relatively high, I should get an extra one.

Does anyone know how to cancel a Sunday-afternoon order (if possible)?
 
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hunhyung

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do u think you can program it with cards not listed on the website? For example, i have a hauppage tv card, and i'm hoping to be able to use this remote with the tv card. do u think it will work?
 
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Nyconx

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I actually have this exact remote, except for the fact that it is built into a creative cd-rom drive: http://www.svcompucycle.com/creat52xincd.html

for what its worth it is a very nice remote and works pretty good. I need to reinstall the software though because it didnt work after the win xp sp1 update. The software seems to be a bit odd though. During certain games such as Morrowind it seems to freak out by having the remote icon pop up on the screen over and over. The best way to stop this is to just shut down the program before playing the games. It does seem to have a good range and is pretty good for chilling in your bed and fooling around with winamp. It is kind of annoying because you have to switch to the exact window you want to control through the remote but is fairly easy once you get the hang of it. Good deal for someone looking for a little control for their system in my mind.
 
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Joemonkey

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dammit every time compgeeks deal gets posted here, i catch it after like 3 or less posts, and its OOS

anyone know somewhere else to buy one of these? http://www.compuvisor.com/ has it for $25, but i'd rather pay closer to 8
 
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MuthaFaker

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Originally posted by: Joemonkey
dammit every time compgeeks deal gets posted here, i catch it after like 3 or less posts, and its OOS

anyone know somewhere else to buy one of these? http://www.compuvisor.com/ has it for $25, but i'd rather pay closer to 8
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I caught it after 10 or more post and I still got it........
 
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FPSguy

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<< dammit every time compgeeks deal gets posted here, i catch it after like 3 or less posts, and its OOS >>

It looks like that's because "underhere.com" bought them all and is now selling them on eBay for a $6 profit each :(
 
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kaiotes

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now only if my Live 5.1+ card from creative would stop making the crackling sounds, i'd put further investment into this POS.
Creative refuses to fix this bug of theirs
 
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