Microsoft A9O-00007 WinXP Media Center Infrared Remote Control

Pros: installed with no drivers on XP PRO SP2. Works beautifully with MediaPortal. controls other system functions as well. Extremely powerful remote: I can aim it in any direction and its picked up just fine.

Cons: none so far

Overall Review: I really only bought this for the IR receiver, and I'm currently controlling it with my Logitech Harmony remote. They work perfect together, no problems at all.

Pros: None

Cons: None

Overall Review: I've had this remote for about two months now. It worked great, then just stopped working entirely. Just a note.. Microsoft does NOT provide any warranty coverage for this remote. In fact, they claim they are not the manufacturer. After finding this out, I became very frustrated and assumed I would have to buy a new remote. But then I found a usenet article where someone had run into the same problem with this remote, and had managed to fix it by removing the batteries and using a paperclip to short out the battery terminals for a few seconds. I tried this, and it actually caused the remote to start working again. Something to try if you buy this remote and it stops working.