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Howdy,
I just got a Harmony 650 and need to get the receiver for it so I can hook it up to my XBMC (WIn7) PC. I've seen some people mention a specific HP modem and I've seen some others as well. Is there a reason to get a specific one over another? Are there compatibility issues or anything?
Thanks.
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Any low cost MCE USB ir reciever will do the job. Search ebay or amazon and can find a cheap mce remote + ir reciever for < $10.
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Will this type of thing work with a USB 25 ft cable? My server is currently downstairs running Ubuntu streaming to DLNA to a Sony BD player. Thinking of turning it into a HTPC server with a USB IR reciever and HDMI running up to the TV upstairs thats about 20ft in distance.
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The HP one works great. I have one in use with my Harmony One and one in use with my Harmony 650. No issues. Just plug in and go. I do wish it was smaller. For as cheap as it is I am half tempted to take one apart and try to internalize it in my case.
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Got the HP one from ebay the other day, but heading out on vacation tomorrow so wont' have time to try it out until I get back. Ah well. Somethign to look forward to anyway.