[mythtvnz] USB remote receiver

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Wade Maxfield<mythtvnz at hotblack.co.nz> wrote:
> On 14/6/09 10:47 PM, Steve Lang wrote:
>> Hi.
>>
>> After farting around for a long time, and lurking in this forum, I've
>> finally decided to put some old harware to use. Have machine that should
>> be able to do std. def adequately (and hopefully x.264 @ 720p), and will
>> locate suitable VDPAU video and DVB-S cards. Going through my archives I
>> have pointer to good sources of kit, except for one thing - USB IR
>> Remote receivers.
>>
>> I've got a couple of Logitech Harmony remotes which can of course
>> emulate anything, and want to match this up with a USB based IR receiver.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Cheers -
>
> I'm using the Microsoft MCE remote + receiver on my front end (+ a
> harmony at times) and also one on my backend.  Added benefit is the
> receiver also doubles as a blaster for my sky box.  8)
>
> Simple and straight forward to set up.
>
>  - Wade

And now difficult to buy as far as I know.

PS are you saying the MCE receiver works with the harmony remote?