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mdt73 · (This post was last modified: 2011-07-08, 12:59 by mdt73.)

Hi Guys,

I've been reading the forum for a while and I'm just about to order a Revo R3700 from ebuyer:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/261508

I'm going to use XBMC Live.

Is this box suitable?

Also, which remote should I use? I have a logitech that will ultimately get programmed but initially I guess I need a USD IR receiver.

I've seen this on ebuyer as well, will it work?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129363

Thanks for your help,

M

outatouch0 · 2011-07-08, 13:46

mdt73 Wrote:Also, which remote should I use? I have a logitech that will ultimately get programmed but initially I guess I need a USD IR receiver.
I've seen this on ebuyer as well, will it work?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129363

Many remotes work and many don't work out. I went with the HP IR receiver that is well known to work in both windows and linux. See the link in my signature for the appropriate model number. I decided to get the package with included remote just so I would have something working out of the box while I figure the Harmony programming out.

HP IR Receiver HP Media Center Remote Control USB Receiver for Windows Emitter/transmitter/receiver/transceiver USB device (HP P/N: 5188-1667), IR Remote Control (HP P/N: 5069-8344 ), HP bundle P/N: 5187-4592
$24 eBay

mdt73 · 2011-07-08, 13:53

Thanks for the reply. I've ordered the Speedlink anyway, it's ony £15 so if it doesn't work I'll get the HP kit. I guess I can always program my Logitech Harmony as an MCE and use the USB IR that comes with the Speedlink though?

Also is the R3700 OK? Although a bit late to ask as I just pressed "order", delivery on Monday, can't wait.......

outatouch0 · 2011-07-09, 10:54

mdt73 Wrote:I guess I can always program my Logitech Harmony as an MCE and use the USB IR that comes with the Speedlink though

From what I have read on these IR receivers there are differing types. It will depend on what type it actually is.

mdt73 Wrote:Also is the R3700 OK? Although a bit late to ask as I just pressed "order", delivery on Monday, can't wait.......

I didn't end up going with the smaller form factor build so I simply don't know. Others here will though!