Remotes for HTPC's running XBMC; what should I look for?

[211]

Is there anything specific I should look for when purchasing a remote for my HTPC?
I see there's tons of them out there but I pretty much settled on the first one I came across that was Windows 7 compliant.

This is the Rosewill WMC Remote. I'm pretty sure I'll be running XBMC as my primary interface.

If anyone has different suggestions then I'd be glad to look into them...

 

[s31]

if you have a iphone, ipad etc you can use that as a remote

 

[Ponmayilal]

I have not tried XBMC though it has been at the back of my mind for a longtime now.Is there any special requirements for an XBMC remote? My common sense tells me "NO". Correct me if I am wrong. As I said I am completely ignorant of XBMC.

Anyway have a look at this write-up Remote Control Reviews - XBMC .

Also have a look at my other post http://www.sevenforums.com/media-ce...r-prevents-computer-sleeping.html#post1273579 and check if the EZ Commander Remote and the Lenovo Multimedia Remote and Keyboard can fit your bill. The advantage with these is that both have a trackball mouse and facilitate mouse control.

 

[s31]

check xbmc forums for remotes