Media Center PCs

[Raduque]

WHY are there no retail Media Center PCs that actually come with a Media Center remote, even a branded one?

I was planning on buying a cheapish Media Center bundle(computer, small LCD), but none come with remotes.

 

[Job]

Just get a 3rd party tv card that comes with one. Ditch the LCD and hook it up to your tv. Otherwise just build your own!

 

[Raduque]

I know I could buy a 3rd party one (I went prebuilt with my frontroom HTPC), but I wanted an all-inclusive bundle to replace my 19" tube TV in my bedroom.

 

[Daniel]

What brands/models are you looking at?

 

[stardrek]

You want this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16880100851
It is cheap and is designed for MCE. I use it with my HTPC and it works very well. It can even control Digital Cable boxes, or satellite receivers.

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: Daniel
What brands/models are you looking at?

I was eyeing a few HP machines from walmart, simply because it's local and easy to just walk in and grab it without dealing with pushy salespeople trying to get me to buy a $500 warranty.


stardrek, I already have one of those, I use it on my main HTPC in my living room that's connected to by 52" HDTV.

 

[Daniel]

Strange, I have 2 friends withi HP HTPCs and both come with a really nice remote.