Thanks Richard.
The "official" (PC) Media Center remote (for PC) comes with a IR receiver so
that sounds a better deal. (Although the Xbox remote looks nicer)
Bobby
"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
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> 1. If the remote says it's Media Center compatible then it should be, but
> no guarantees.
> 2. Yes, the computer will need an infrared receiver if it does not have
> one already.
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> "Bobby" <bobby@europe.com> wrote in message
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>>I can get hold of an Xbox remote control and the packaging claims that
>>it's compatible with "Windows Media Center". I presume that this media the
>>XP version.
>>
>> Two questions.
>>
>> 1. Will it work with Vista Media Center?
>> 2. Do I need to buy a separate infrared receiver to use it or does it
>> come with one?
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Bobby
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