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Interlink Electronics VP6600 ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth |
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| Editorial Reviews: | | |  | | Relax and enjoy the rich multi-media functions of your notebook computer with this full-featured media remote control. Play music, watch DVDs or flip through photos without leaving the couch. It even controls PowerPoint from up to 30 feet away. When you're done, slip it back in the ExpressCard slot to store and re-charge. Storing the remote in the ExpressCard slot means it's always right where you need it next whether it's at home, in the office or on the road. Supported entertainment software includes Windows Media Center, Dell Media Experience, Windows Media Player, iTunes, RealPlayer and more. Rechargeable Li-Ion polymer battery Under 2 hours battery recharge time Bluetooth, Version 1.2 Communication 2.4 GHz Frequency Adaptive Frequency Hopping Radio Up to 30 feet (10m) range System Requirements - Windows XP (Professional, Home, Media Center Edition 2005), Bluetooth Wireless Capability, Available ExpressCard Slot Dimensions - Width 54mm x Length 84.45mm x Depth 4mm Weight - 1.1 ounces (31.2 grams) | |
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| | this remote is very usefull, makes life very easy to view and control wmc and also for powerpoint presentations. The only drawback is that it pokes out a lot from the slot and that is very very annoying. Besides this, great gadget.
PS: btw, to pair must press both volume up and volume down so it enters pair mode...
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| Works great but with a major flaw! | |
| | It works as a remote just great and seems to perform well with Windows Media Player and PowerPoint 2007 on my Windows Vista Ultimate laptop. The Bluetooth capability is nice and efficient so you won't need extra cords or even line-of-sight (very nice). But, the major flaw is that it sticks about 1/2 an inch out of the side of your computer which defeats the advertised claims of conveniently using this product "on the road".
This design flaw makes it almost impossible to "store and recharge" and is very impractical if you plan on traveling with it. If you leave your laptop on your desk at home, then you won't have any problems with this remote, buy it. BUT, if you need to put it in a back-top/bag you can either risk damaging your expansion slot/computer or the remote.
I suppose you can always leave it in a pocket of your bag, but then you have to constantly remember to grab it when you need it and hope that it is charged enough for what you need. I bought this remote for making presentations but I have to be mobile, and this remote is far from making that simpler.
VERY poorly designed, good product. If your laptop is a home-only computer that never leaves the house I would give this a 5 star and recommend that you buy it; but if you need to travel and be mobile I give this the 2 stars and suggest that you consider other products.
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| Great but no laser pointer | |
| | This remote has served me well for over six months. It stores within the card slot on your laptop, though it does stick out about 1/2". It recharges off the computer's power, so you never have to replace batteries, and because it works off Bluetooth you never have to plug in a dongle to the USB port. The only two things it lacks are the ability to control the mouse, and a laser pointer. If you are highly dependent on these features, choose a different device, but if you want a remote that is always with you for controlling media and/or PowerPoint this is an excellent device.
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| | This is a great little remote, although in the first week since I received it, I've had to reinstall it 4 times. I've been using on a 32bit Vista Home Premium laptop.
It works fine with Windows Media Center. When playing DVD's though, there's no button that's the equivalent of "Menu" on a DVD remote.
Update 12/20/2007: Returning this item. I have to reinstall it daily in order for all of the buttons to function.
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| Works well as advertised...sticks out of the slot though... | |
| | Excellent product for what it advertises to do. Works extremely well on Windows Vista. Highly recommend for laptops (needs the pci express slot for charging, guess that rules out pc's). Compatible with Dell Media Direct and Vista Media Center. Charges automatically in the slot.
Negative - Sticks out about half an inch from slot, shape feels slightly awkward in hand
Overall an excellent product for its advertised function.
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