Adesso Vista Remote Control

Adesso who specailizes in input devices have created an excellent remote control for XP and Vista Media Center edition.  With the look and feel of a Tivo remote, Adesso has made accessing your movies, pictures, music much easier from across the room. The install was very easy  with no software to install.  Just insert the remote receiver into an open USB port an you are good to go.  No software to install.  The remote has a good feel and the weight is just right not to heavy but not light an flimsy either.  The buttons have a good repsonse so you know when you given it enough pressure.  They have also provided a red light at the top of the remote so you have visual confirmation when you have hit a button.   This is also helpful when a cat is stepping on the remote and the channels keep changing, which happens at my house. With a price point of less than $30 this is an excellent remote control for your Windows Media Center.   From the Manufacturers Website: This is a powerful infrared remote control that allows you to enjoy the wireless digital media. With the Vista Remote Control you are able to enjoy your Windows Media Center and control your mouse at a touch of a button at an amazing distance of 10 m or 32.8 ft<. Wireless Connect this is the freedom you get with the Adesso Vista Remote Control     Features: Handy pop-up Windows Media Center  Menus Easy to use in visual presentations and conferences View your digital television whenever Watch, play, pause and record music and videos DVD/VCD Control capability Play and download online games Edit and create photos and videos Controls your cursor and desktop without a mouse Go online and navigate the web Easy to install no drivers needed It has 46 keys and 3 cursor keys Infrared wireless freedom up to 10 m or 32.8 ft