Re: MCE 2005 Accessories
- From: "Jaime" <jaimelobo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 10:20:35 -0400
Pat,
I'm not sure if you misread Doug's response or I am misreading yours. Doug
mentioned that the keyboard does not come with a receiver which means it
won't work at all with your system. You will need to have an IR receiver
plugged into the MCE system for the keyboard or the remote to work (or the
IR blasters, if needed). The only way to get a compatible receiver is to buy
the Phillips or MS remote (if you are building you own system). You might be
able to find someone selling just a receiver on eBay or a surplus place, but
usually they are almost as expensive as buy the remote with the receiver. I
built my own system using a stereo style case that already had an IR
receiver built in, thinking I could just use my Logitech 680 universal
remote to control the MCE box, but I finally gave up trying to make that
work and bought a MS remote just to use the receiver.
--
James
Orlando (Goofy says "Hey!"), Florida
"PatP" <PatP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0371ED4A-123D-41FA-9648-7F7D78170F7E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Thanks Doug,
>
> The fact that it does not come with remote makes it even more important to
> get an answer to the question fo whether the keyboard supercedes,
> deprecates
> or is a superset of the remote.
>
> Can I do everything with the keyboard that I would be able to do with the
> remote?
>
> I have found a keyboard on NewEgg site but it does not indicate whether it
> is the one shown in Microsoft site. Doesn't really look the same.
> Microsoft
> indicates that this keyboard is being released in 09/05 and that it
> specifically supports MCE2005.
>
> As I understand it some remotes for MCE 2005 have buttons that reflect
> certain MCE 2005-only functionality. Therefore it is critical for anyone
> with
> MCE 2005 to be able to discriminate between legacy accessories and the
> latest
> ones for MCE 2005.
>
> My goal was to get certain answers from a Microsoft Newsgroup rather than
> guessing.
>
> Do you know?
>
> Here is Microsoft URL :
> http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=040
>
> Here is Newgg.Com URL:
> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16823109142
>
> As you can see the newegg product has the fingerprint scanner and
> mentioned
> MCE (not 2005) but both keyboards look different. The newegg product comes
> with mouse, KB, and fingerprint scanner.
>
> Any clear answers or guidance would really help.
>
> I have asked some pretty specific black and white questions. I hope this
> is
> clear enough.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> 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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