"Martin Underwood" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> "Mark BR" <briley@onetel.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> >> Mark BR wrote:
> >>
> >>> Anyone use anything that can adjust the computer volume level from
> >>> across a big room, about 10 metres? - (Using WinXP)
> >>>
> >>> Tried the wireless mouse but it is too far!
>
> I'm surprised that 10 metres is too far for a wireless mouse. My computer
> came with a device about the size of a TV remote control which is a mouse
> with special buttons for controlling the software that came with the
> graphics card (ATI All in Wonder 8500). This works at about 15 metres
> through several walls and a floor: I can control my PC (upstairs, other
end
> of house) from my living room: useful if I want to watch a DVD on my TV
> downstairs (but I need a long length of coax to feed the video signal!).
>
> Maybe you investigate whether a similar product is available on its own
(ie
> not bundled with a graphics card).
>
> Alternatively, maybe there's a solution available which uses infra-red
> signals like a TV remote does - as long as you've got line of sight
between
> the remote and the receiver on the computer.
Try looking for an ATI Remote Wonder (mine came with a 9800 All-in-
wonder). They are wireless, programmable for any application (free
plugins for most apps like WinAmp, PowerDVD etc) and can also be
used as a mouse. I think you can get them new for about £25. Works
brilliantly for me.
HTH
--
Rob
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