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Easy Rhino

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I could google this but I would like some first hand input. I'm looking for an inexpensive blue tooth remote to use with xbmc on a Linux operating system. Any help appreciated.
 
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Hrm I'm looking at that. Does it take up an hdmi slot tho?
 
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Easy Rhino said:
Hrm I'm looking at that. Does it take up an hdmi slot tho?
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It doesn't exactly "take up" an HDMI slot. It is a lot like how you connect old school light guns, if you remember that ;).

Install pic:
http://images.anandtech.com/doci/5463/DSCN4699_575px.JPG

Anandtech review:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5463/pulseeight-usb-cec-adapter-review/

Everyone thought I was crazy when I mentioned this around a year ago :)
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129204

Cool stuff this libCEC.

@silkstone - All is answered in the Anandtech review. :D
 
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looks like a passthrough.

How exactly does this work, anyway? Does it require a compatible TV? What features of a HTPC can it control?
 
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ok looks good. i think i will get it.
 
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Why not get a dinovo mini. It's not a remote, but it is still quite small to be considered a remote and it's quite responsive too. I use it for my HTPC setup, and it is wonderful.
 
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honestly the idea of using the marantz remote to control the htpc is key. i dont want to confuse my wife with more controllers.
 
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