Just saw something cool

[Azndude51]

I was over at this guy's room in my dorm and he had a remote (looked like a generic keyless entry remote for a car) that shut down and started his computer. I've never seen anything like that, it was pretty badass though not that useful if you never shut off your computer. Where could I get something like that or is it a custom job? The guy didn't know because his bro built the system.

 

[2Dead]

This is the best i've found so far. If anyone finds anything better please post.

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[Nick5324]

Good timing OP, I found something like this yesterday!

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I don't think it's cool.... but to each his own.

 

[2Dead]

Thats pretty cool Nick. I've already got everything it offers with the exception of the remote though.

Azndude51, Stupid Question but have you tried asking your friend to ask his bro?

 

[2Dead]

double post

 

[otispunkmeyer]

this, while not that cool, is useful

theres not many tv tuner cards that come with remotes that can shutdown and turn on PC's.....put them into standby yes and wake up, but no shut down completely and then restart again

will be usefull for my up coming MCE conversion

 

[grimlykindo]

My ATI HDTV wonder remote turns my PC off, but not on :frown:

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: TrandM
Thats pretty cool Nick. I've already got everything it offers with the exception of the remote though.

Azndude51, Stupid Question but have you tried asking your friend to ask his bro?

I didn't think to ask at the time and I don't even know the guy, I was just in his room because I was doing a project with his rommate.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: Nick5324
Good timing OP, I found something like this yesterday!

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I don't think it's cool.... but to each his own.

That's exactly the thing he has.

 

[essasin]

That is pretty awesome. More of a novelty item. But still cool. Unless its for an htpc your always a small reach away from the power button.