subject: Htpc Remote Controls Shopping Guide [print this page] As a "prepared electrical", HTPC needs a suitable remote control to simplify the complicated operation of the keyboard and mouse into a simple button pushing. In this way, with easier operation, we could just enjoy the convenience of HTPC on the bed or sofa. So, how to choose an appropriate remote control for your HTPC?
Owing to the differences of software and systems, there are mainly two kinds of remote controls in the market now, the dedicated system remote controller and open system remote controller.
Dedicated system controller: Dedicated remote control has been optimized for MCE system and specified in the approach of encoding. Therefore, there's no need of drivers for all the remote controls certified by MCE system and they can be used as long as plugged in. Also, no longer need to carry out any mapping of the software. However, its disadvantage is the lack of flexibility, which means that one key is corresponded to one function and cannot be custom.
Open system controller: Open the remote control is much more flexible than the dedicated one. It can be used in common operation systems such as Windows XP as long as the driver program of the receiver is matched. Owing to the variety of supported operation systems, the remote control can't be targeted set for the system. Hence, the first time using it, you're required to set the function for each button one by one.
Consuming advice: If you intend to buy a dedicated remote control, there's no need for you to consider the problem of compatibility, just selecting the remote control with certification of MCE system. And you'd better use the dedicated one if your HTPC is equipped with MCE system. On the other hand, if you are a fan of HTPC, which means that your HTPC should also have the function of downloading and server and so on except being a player, you'd better choose the open remote control.
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