Re: MCE 2005 Accessories
- From: "Gary Tsang" <gtsangDELETE@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 02:04:27 -0400
My brother has that keyboard (Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media
Center Edition... as labelled on the keyboard) and I've used it myself.
It won't work with MCE2004 (tried it here). Presumably it won't work with
MCE2002 either. This is probably due to the update that you need to
download which requires MCE2005. Not sure if you can hack out the drivers
from the qfe, I didn't bother trying as that would not result in a supported
configuration (who'd want to use older versions of MCE anyways)..
It will work with MCE2005 (post update), but only if you have the receiver -
if you have a receiver, you probably already have the remote anyways unless
you know of a way to get a receiver without a remote.
On the box, it also says it won't work with Extender devices (Xbox or
Standalone Extenders).
If you have any other questions, just ask and I'm sure someone will answer.
Looking back on the thread, I think you've thoroughly confused which
keyboards you are talking about (whether it's this media center specific
ones, or other standard microsoft keyboard offerings). Rather than provide
web links to third party sites, you should list the product name in
question, or provide a direct link to Microsoft's website, so that any
confusion can be minimized. All the keyboards are listed there at
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware
--
Gary Tsang
Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
"PatP" <PatP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ED44279B-5A36-434A-87C7-A3E064B1A411@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi,
>
> I found one for $99.00 that indisputably indicates (i.e. cut and pasted
> from
> following URL):
>
> Compatible with a Media Center PC that runs Microsoft Windows XP Media
> Center Edition 2005 or later and has a Windows Media Center receiver
>
> Heres the URL:
>
> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7225852&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01060&id=1114639632946
>
> So there is at least one that claims to do all MCE 2005 (not MCE, not MCE
> 2004, but MCE 2005!!!!) functions.
>
> I am not expecting you Microsoft MVP guys to be Gods or anything. ANy
> information is appreciated but nothing beats someone who has actually used
> a
> product vs. someone who has not and who either speculates or reads skimpy
> or
> incomplete specs.
>
> It's always appreciated when someone shares a source or that they HAVE or
> HAvE NOT actually taken product for the proverbial "spin around the
> block".
>
>
> "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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