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Is there anything to turn on computer with remote control?

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regchamp   11-20-2007 at 06:43:06 PM

I have an HTPC is a non-HTPC case, and was just wondering if there was something I could buy to actually power on my computer with a remote control - rather than having to hit the power button all the time. Thanks!!

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badge   11-20-2007 at 07:14:23 PM
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regchamp wrote :

I have an HTPC is a non-HTPC case, and was just wondering if there was something I could buy to actually power on my computer with a remote control - rather than having to hit the power button all the time. Thanks!!



I use this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811999146

http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-media-lab-black.html


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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   11-20-2007 at 07:56:10 PM
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If you're already using XP MCE or Vista Home Premium for the HTPC media controlling you can just use something like this: Logisys Wireless Remote MultiFunction Panel $35

 

If you want an option that doesnt require using a drive bay this option will work:
VLSystem M-Play MINI Remote Controller for PC $35 @ FrozenCPU

 

http://i15.tinypic.com/6olpt13.jpg


Message edited by WR2 on 11-20-2007 at 08:27:53 PM
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onestar   11-20-2007 at 08:23:34 PM
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If one has a boot rom on his Lan card, one might "boot on lan".

http://www.etherboot.org/wiki/index.php

You will need a DHCP/PXE server however, it does work.

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