Using a tablet PC as a remote for HTPC

[jon the cpa]

I recently built a media/HTPC system for my living room and installed Windows 8 as my OS for the system. I've been debating on what remote to use to control the device, and today I am wondering if there is any way I could use a tablet PC and remote desktop into my HTPC...essentially controlling my HTPC from the tablet. Has anyone tried this and been successful at it?

 

[po1nted]

Yep, just remote desktop (RDP) into the HTPC from the tablet.

 

[jon the cpa]

Do you have any recommendations for which tablet and app works best for this? I do not currently own a tablet, but ease and use as a remote desktop to my HTPC would be my top criteria for purchase.

 

[rwpritchett]

For iOS devices, you can use either of these two apps to control your HTPC:

Mobile Mouse
HippoRemote Pro

They are not remote desktop apps, but they will let you launch and control your HTPC applications.