Some Newb Questions about MCE 7

[MeatballCB]

Hey guys,

Got a few questions about m new MCE install and was wondering if anyone had any ideas.

First question is about Remotes. Does anyone know a good MCE remote that will also control the TV power/volume that doesn't require a separate IR nub for the TV? I've tried two remotes so far, one from AVS Gear and another from Mediagate. Both work great for controlling MCE, but are a giant pain to get the TV working with. Aren't there any MCE remotes out there that just have a second power button for the TV?

Second question is somewhat related, keyboard/mice combos. Any suggestions on wireless units?

Final question is just something weird I've seen. I went through my music collection and tagged all my MP3's, inculding cover art. I see everything in MCE, but for some reason, a good half of them are garbled and just not showing up right. I know they're all JPG's. Should cover art be a certain size or something?

Thanks in advance?

 

[tootal2]

Hey guys,

Got a few questions about m new MCE install and was wondering if anyone had any ideas.

First question is about Remotes. Does anyone know a good MCE remote that will also control the TV power/volume that doesn't require a separate IR nub for the TV? I've tried two remotes so far, one from AVS Gear and another from Mediagate. Both work great for controlling MCE, but are a giant pain to get the TV working with. Aren't there any MCE remotes out there that just have a second power button for the TV?

Second question is somewhat related, keyboard/mice combos. Any suggestions on wireless units?

Final question is just something weird I've seen. I went through my music collection and tagged all my MP3's, inculding cover art. I see everything in MCE, but for some reason, a good half of them are garbled and just not showing up right. I know they're all JPG's. Should cover art be a certain size or something?

Thanks in advance?

I use the adesso vista vista remote. there 20.00 on tigerdirect.com It does work good and it has a mouse pad on it.

Adesso ARC-1100 Windows Vista Media Center Remote Control - 46 Keys, Infrared, USB at TigerDirect.com

i also is a iogear mce wireless keyboard. its not the best keyboard but its ok. sometimes you have to press the mouse button 6 times to get it to work.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5592471&CatId=537

 

[MeatballCB]

Hmm, that one looks good. I think I found the same one by a different manufacturer over on Amazon for $5 less.

Amazon.com: Windows 7 Vista XP Media Center MCE PC Remote Control and Infrared Receiver for Home, Premium and Ultimate Edition: Electronics

None of the descriptions mention anything about controlling TV power/volume. Can it do that?

 

[tootal2]

They control the volume of the computer but not the tv. Theres no power off button on them for the tv. Wished it did have a power off button.

I just set the volume of my tv high and use the volume on the remote to control the computers volume.

it does have computer sleep button.

Hmm, that one looks good. I think I found the same one by a different manufacturer over on Amazon for $5 less.

Amazon.com: Windows 7 Vista XP Media Center MCE PC Remote Control and Infrared Receiver for Home, Premium and Ultimate Edition: Electronics

None of the descriptions mention anything about controlling TV power/volume. Can it do that?