Streamzap PC Remote Control

by Streamzap

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.5 x 3 inches ; 11 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008XETO
• Item model number: USBIR2
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 20, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A Remote Control for your PC! Finally, PC users can sit back on the couch and control their PC music and video from a distance. The Streamzap PC Remote makes it easy to control your PC using a simple hand-held remotejust like you control your stereo or TV. A great addition for anyone who uses their PC for music or DVD playback, or even for Powerpoint presentations! Check out Linux drivers for Streamzap here!

Features

• Skip songs, change volume, mute, pause, even load your favorite albums and playlists at the touch of a button; Controls Winamp, Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, PowerPoint, Napster, MusicMatch, Rhapsody & iTunes & over 120 other programs
• PowerPoint -- Roam the room and interact with your audience
• Internet Radio -- Enjoy streaming Internet radio stations even more relaxing on your couch - adjust the volume, hit mute to answer the phone, or switch stations with the click of a button
• DVD & TV Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind your PC DVD Player; Change channels, control Volume, even record TV shows via your PC's TV Tuner Card
• Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 or XP, 2 AAA batteries (not included), available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port, Pentium 90 class processor or faster
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Product Description

STREAMZAP PC Infrared REMOTE ACCSCONTROL UP TO 40FT

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great., June 7, 2003

By 

ejwitt (United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Streamzap PC Remote Control (Personal Computers)

Recently, I replaced the CD Player on my stereo with a full blown PC and use my TV as the "monitor". I had been using a wireless keyboard and MusicMatch software for playing my MP3 files. After a while, I got tired of having to keep the keyboard with me if I wanted to switch tracks, stop playback, pause, etc. I found this little gizmo after a quick search and it does everything I need. The software that comes with it integrates well with the popular music software (MusicMatch, Windows Media Player, Winamp, and many more), and you can even use the remote as a rudimentary mouse. Of course, you can't enter text with it, but if you're using a PC as a stereo component, this remote is great.

You get the remote and a USB infrared receiver. Installation is a snap, and the range is great. StreamZap has said they're considering modifying the software so it would be compatible with other brand remotes, eliminating the need for their remote altogether which would be a nice touch. Until then, I programmed their remote codes into my universal remote and it takes care of everything.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for those who don't want to customize!, March 16, 2006

By 

Kristina Diy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamzap PC Remote Control (Personal Computers)

We used this remote to program a Sony AV-RM3000 remote, but we need more flexibility for our HTPC. In hindsight, we should have bought a stand-alone IR unit and something like the Girder software. Or, maybe just an IR wireless keyboard.

This is not a remote for those seeking flexibility, or those who like to customize their media experience. This is an excellent remote for those who want out-of-the-box usability, and don't want to bother with customization. It's well-built, and will be exactly what many mainstream users are looking for.

Pros: Comfortable shape, sensible layout, high-quality feel, reasonably compatible with many programs

Cons: Doesn't do absolutely everything in every compatible application, only four somewhat-programmable keys with limited options

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy for your Home Theater PC, February 9, 2007

By 

theDyker (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamzap PC Remote Control (Personal Computers)

This remote is unreliable junk... well... let me rephrase... the remote itself is fine but the software that controls it is absolute garbage which causes the remote to completely freeze up at least once a day. If you are the kind of person that turns on the computer for an hour... uses the remote, and shuts off you'll probably never have a problem. But users of PVR software keep their machines up and running 24x7. I have this piece of work freezing up on me at least once a day.

After researching further, I found that the program on the computer that controls the remote goes into an infinite loop state where it uses 100% of the processor. The only way to re-initialize the remote is by restarting the computer but if your computer is currently recording something you'll end up corrupting the show you are recording. After research I found many others on the web with the same issue.

I'm sure someone will read this and say "load the new drivers idiot!"... believe me, I'm up-to-date with the most current drivers as of the date of this review (Feb/2007). Streamzap acknowledged the problem on prior versions of the driver but it still exists to this day. Just search the internet and see.

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You can take my word for it, or you can take your chances. If Streamzap had replied to even ONE of the multiple emails I sent asking for help I would have been happy to work with them. But I think they know the problem is out there and they don't want to address the problem. They can see the numerous postings all over the internet from other people like me with the same issue.