Cyberlink Infrared Remote Control

I ordered the latest version of the Cyberlink remote to use with my Vista 32-bit Ultimate Edition OS, my main needs were controlling windows media player. Having read a couple of other reviews I thought it would meet my basic needs. I order the remote from - Play.com for £5.99 The item arrived packaged in a couple of clear bags (in a jiffy bag of course). Inside the bags were the Infa Red receiver, the remote, batteries and a short instruction sheet. I booted up the pc, allowed it to run all the start up tasks and then plugged in the usb IR device. Windows Vista immediately recognised it and installed it within seconds. I sat back down ...  Read the complete review

This remote is the best windows remote I have come across, This remote made by cyber link is the only one I have found that works with XP home and pro. Microsoft themselves produce a remote but this will only work with windows media centre. The cyber link remote cost me just short of a tenner but is now available for even less from places like Ebuyer. The only requirements it has is a copy of cyber link power DVD. It comes with a USB receiver with about 0.5m of cable which you plug in a spare USB port and form then on it ready to receive. Because there's no software or drivers it's a simple install, which doesn't slow down the computer or lead to reliability problems. ...  Read the complete review