Keyspan ER-V2 RF Remote for Windows Vista
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(3 out of 5)Functional but limited
This remote control is great for using with Windows Media Center/Media Player, but is very limited for use with other applications. Some applications have limited compatibility with this remote, while others have almost none. For example, trying to use this with video service Joost is frustrating and almost impossible. This would be a great product if its compatibility was extended to other video/music applications. If you just want it for Windows Media Center, though, it works just fine.
(5 out of 5)Great remote for Vista 32-bit
First off, this remote was shipped quite rapidly. I received it only three days after placing the order.
Out of the box it has a light, but solid feel. The plastic feels tight and does not flex or make noises. It seems like it'll be able to stand up to some wear and tear.
I plugged the receiver into the 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium box that I built, and it was instantly recognized and ready to use. Thanks to the RF receiver, the range on this is great. I have the receiver plugged in behind my computer and I can point the remote away from the computer and still have reception.
The functions of the remote seem pretty standard for a Windows Media Center Device. One feature I didn't notice before purchasing is that it has a button that can put the computer in and out of standby. Another cool thing I've discovered is that this remote has some limited functionality with iTunes. Stop, play, forward, reverse, and pause all work. The volume on the iTunes volume slider will not change by pushing the volume controls, though.
I'm very happy with this product and would definitely recommend to people looking for a quality remote.
(3 out of 5)Keyspan ER-V2 RemoteNot compatible... Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit
I've had a lot of compatibility issues with Vista 64 bit but was able to resolve them with a lot of research and downloads. Keyspan claims that it is compatible with Ultimate but I have yet to believe it. There are no drivers on there website for my OS as of this writing. Evidently it's plug and play just like USB 2.0 is supposed to. Vista could not recognize it nor could I even pair the transmitter to the receiver. I have the newest drivers, BIOS and hardware flash, every current Windows Ultimate update possible. It should work but it's not the case. USB 2.0 is a standard, right? I have other USB things working on my computer like my webcam and wireless keyboard and mouse. It's just the receiver that doesn't work.
Just a note: I tried it on my roommate's Windows Vista 32 bit and it worked fine.
My setup:
Intel Core 2 Duo 6600 2.4 MHz
Gigabyte GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 MicroATX Board with 4 gigs of Patriot Extreme DDR2 800 RAM (2x2Gig)
Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit - OEM
Western Digital 7200 RPM 320 Gig Hard Drive
Silverstone Micro ATX Desktop Case
(2 out of 5)Live TV button on remote doesn't go to Live TV
I bought the ER-V2 for my Vista Media Center XPS410 from Dell. The "Live TV" button on the remote does NOT cause Media Center to go to live TV on my system. It launches the Blu-Ray DVD player software instead. I could not find a way to change the mapping for the "live tv" button to the correct function. I have asked tech support at both Dell and Keyspan and they haven't been able to help yet. This is very frustrating because going to "live tv" is a very common function to use.
(5 out of 5)Great buy, great remote!
This remote does exactly what they say it'll do. The usb receiver installs in seconds and the remote is ready to work in less than a minute. It has the greatest range I've seen in a remote. It works from every single space in my apartment, going through walls and furniture. go for it!