For everyone how wants to use a universal IR remote with there PS3

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Imperitor
Imperitor Posts: 235
edited May 2008 in Electronics
I've seen some threads about using a USB connector for a remote, but you can't power the PS3 on/off. The solution? IR to bluetooth converter:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/28/ir2bt-infrared-to-bluetooth-converter-now-on-sale-ps3-owners-re/
7.1 HOME THEATER:
Center: CSi3
Front: RTi10
Surround: RTi A3
Rear Surround: RTi4
Subwoofer: Mirage Omni S10
TV: Sharp Aquos 42" 1080p LCD
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
Blu-Ray Player / CD Player / DVD Player / Media Server / Game Console / Best money I've ever spent: 60GB PS3
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  • uvaskeme
    uvaskeme Posts: 56
    edited March 2008
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    that's pretty sweet. i may have to get one of those.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2008
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    nice
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited March 2008
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    He is out of Canada, and although it is nice piece, it is just a hobby right now and he is having a hard time keeping the pace with production. You can do a search at www.remotecentral.com if you want to know more about it.
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  • Imperitor
    Imperitor Posts: 235
    edited March 2008
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    I hope he decides to sell his idea to a company that can mass produce them.
    7.1 HOME THEATER:
    Center: CSi3
    Front: RTi10
    Surround: RTi A3
    Rear Surround: RTi4
    Subwoofer: Mirage Omni S10
    TV: Sharp Aquos 42" 1080p LCD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Blu-Ray Player / CD Player / DVD Player / Media Server / Game Console / Best money I've ever spent: 60GB PS3
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited March 2008
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    yeah, sony is pretty fuggin' stupid for leaving out those with universal remotes. they only hurt themselves.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
    edited March 2008
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    Did anyone pick one up yet? I'm wondering how good it works.
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  • djlogix
    djlogix Posts: 115
    edited March 2008
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    mantis wrote: »
    Did anyone pick one up yet? I'm wondering how good it works.

    Not yet, they were out when I contacted. So I have to keep checking back.
    I should've listened way back in 2008, they told me I'd go broke... they were right
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited March 2008
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    yea i missed out on the 1st run of these also, will be a convenient gagdet, not to mention the IR2BT commands are in the Harmony database
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  • brijenjas
    brijenjas Posts: 311
    edited May 2008
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    Today at 9:00 pm ET the next run became available for preorder.


    http://ir2bt.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=5


    Edit;Between the time I started typing this and posted the stock amount dropped from 708 to 680,
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited May 2008
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    yeah, they sold out quickly. i got in within the first 50 of the 900 units available. can't wait to get it!

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited May 2008
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    yeah, so i got mine in the mail yesterday. i'm using the usb adapter to power this thing and got it all set up for use on my harmony 659 (thanks steveinaz and i-sig karma) and man, this beotch is money well spent! controls everything i need whilst watching blu-ray movies and it even turns the ps3 on and OFF!!

    my life is finally complete. the lord can take me at any time. i am happy.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Imperitor
    Imperitor Posts: 235
    edited May 2008
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    :eek: Dang, looks like I missed the preorder window. Glad to hear that it works.
    7.1 HOME THEATER:
    Center: CSi3
    Front: RTi10
    Surround: RTi A3
    Rear Surround: RTi4
    Subwoofer: Mirage Omni S10
    TV: Sharp Aquos 42" 1080p LCD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805
    Blu-Ray Player / CD Player / DVD Player / Media Server / Game Console / Best money I've ever spent: 60GB PS3
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited May 2008
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    Imperitor wrote: »
    :eek: Dang, looks like I missed the preorder window. Glad to hear that it works.

    yeah, i'd say it's definately worth the price of admission. don't quite know why sony didn't just market one of these themselves as an alternative to the bt blu-ray remote they offer. the market is out there, that is for certain.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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