Archive:Streamzap PC Remote

Streamzap PC Remote

See also: How-to:Setup Streamzap PC Remote for Linux

Streamzap PC Remote is a PC remote and USB Receiver.

• USB 2.0 infrared receiver (cable length: 1.9 meters / 6.2 feet)
• 35 buttons.
• 40 foot operating range (line of sight)
• 4 configurable macro buttons
• Uses 2 standard AAA batteries

Website: http://www.streamzap.com/products/pcremote/

Pros:

• Good cable length on USB Receiver
• Good battery life (been 2 years now).
• Light and fits nicely in hand
• Well constructed (been stepped on, thrown, yet survives)
• Available for order worldwide

Cons:

• USB does not provide enough power to wake up the computer.
• Black, makes it hard to find when misplaced.
• Lacks Guide, Info, Title and few other buttons.
• Play/Pause/Stop and other buttons do not provide tactile feedback, I occasionally hit Stop instead of Pause.