Re: MCE 2005 Accessories

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No, as it does not come with a receiver, just the keyboard. And if you're using one or two set top boxes, you need the IR outputs that are provided by the blaster, unless they exist on your motherboard.

The Philips or MS remotes come with an IR receiver/blaster combination. The Philips comes with one IR emitter, the MS comes with two.

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"PatP" <PatP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:6AFC2EBC-EE2C-462B-8841-2DCD69EF081F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sorry...should have poured hrough site first regarding blaster. There are
> great answers there already.
>
> However, I should have added the question regarding whether this new
> keyboard fulfills all IR remote functions thus avoiding need for IR remote...
>
> As always, Thanks for answers.
>
> "PatP" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am building my own based upon Intel Entertainment PC Barebones and am
>> having problems finding some required accessories that can be assured to work
>> with MCE2005:
>>
>> 1. IR Blaster (I have Satellite and must have one). Which are available for
>> use with MCE2005?
>> 2. Keyboard - I see one from Microsoft becoming available in 09/05 and see
>> one retail that looks the same but company offers no information as to
>> whether it is the one for MCE2005. I have pre-sales questions outstanding but
>> no answers yet. Here is URL :
>> http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?productid=3402376&affid=10000483
>>
>> There is sort of a catch-22 involved with the roll-your-own movement. Lack
>> of momentum cannot be cited as reason for lack of information if lack of
>> information is cause of lack of momentum.
>>
>> Same with Intel Entertainment PC (Barebones). It is being sold retail but
>> without adequate specs. It has been like pulling teeth for me to find out
>> whether the chassis will support a second HD.
>>
>> Can you help me with my questions above? These are valid questions even for
>> purchasers of OEM systems who must look fro replacement parts at some point.
>>
>> I would have expected to be able to at least get this info from Microsoft.
>>
>> - Pat Pattillo
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: MCE 2005 Accessories
    ... You will need to have an IR receiver ... plugged into the MCE system for the keyboard or the remote to work (or the ... the Phillips or MS remote. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • Re: MCE 2005 Accessories
    ... I thought he had been talking about the remote. ... talking about the keyboard. ... keyboard that would even make the page describing it mention MCE V 2005?? ... then it should come with IR receiver that would also work with the keyboard ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • Re: MCE 2005 Accessories
    ... some special MCE 2005 relationship with the keyboard or else why would MCE V ... > order to use remote specific functions. ... you still need the receiver from the MCE remote/receiver kit ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • Re: Infra red extender button
    ... The little IR blaster is meant to be attached in front of the IR ... How far under the desk do you have that IR reciever? ... point the remote almost anywhere in the room and it will still be detected. ... It came with a large IR receiver and it also had a small IR receiver, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • RE: MCE 2005 Accessories
    ... MCE keyboard and the remote/IR blaster combo. ... receiver / blaster that come with the remote anyway. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)