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Author:  Girkers [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Streamzap remote in Australia or something else...

Two pronged question:

1. Is a StreamZap still the best kit for a LinHES box or should I look at something like a Logitech Harmony?

2. If StreamZap is the way to go, where in Australia can I get it and does it come with a receiver?

Thanks

Author:  nmcaullay [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:50 pm ]
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I convinced myself that a streamzap was the right choice, but then couldnt really find a reseller in Oz.

I ended up going with the Logitech Harmony 525 (i think)... universal, and can learn.. It's great... I told it to emulate my avermedia-a777, and away it went...

I dont know if that helps, but i was in your position, and I went the harmony road.

Cheers,

Nathan

Author:  silentmic [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:16 am ]
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I bought mine from http://www.pccasegear.com. They don't have them on their site anymore.

Author:  manicmike [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Streamzap remote in Australia

Girkers wrote:
2. If StreamZap is the way to go, where in Australia can I get it and does it come with a receiver?


Hi Girkers,

I have sold them continuously for years (since 2005) as they are part of the dragon spec and have advertised them as available as a separate item. Yes, they come with the receiver.

For those of you who can't find one, I use this ``Google'' thingy the young folk talk about. Search for "streamzap australia" and there you have it: Second from the top. Technology today really is amazing!

Author:  Girkers [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:58 am ]
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Thanks Mike if I go down the path of a Streamzap I will definitely let you know.

However I am now considering the Logitech Harmony 525, it is only $75 from Umart and can emulate a Streamzap. I already have a USB IR receiver and it would help to control my TV as well as my stereo.

Author:  Greg Frost [ Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:20 pm ]
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I got a new mce+receiver+blaster for $19 on ebay. It is a great remote. Works well at range and the blaster part is good too. works out of the box with LinHES. I have mapped a button to turn on my tv and amp and one to turn them off. Couldnt be happier. You should stock those too mike.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OEM-Microsoft-MC ... 4a9f003765

My receiver looks like this one: Im not sure of the performance of the white ones.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OEM-Microsoft-Re ... 4a9f458777

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OEM-Microsoft-Re ... 4a9f45fa11

Author:  Girkers [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:44 am ]
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I don't know Greg, I would feel a bit dirty using some MS kit on my mythbox. It just doesn't seem right. :wink:

Author:  Ozdemon [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Remote choice

I have both the streamzap and the Logitech Harmony. I got the Streamzap working without any trouble, but you are limited in the number of commands.

I now use the Harmony with the streamzap receiver. Very good WAF. Effortlessly switch between Gamecube, Wii, DVD, R6.

There is a huge difference in price for the Harmony in Aus. Can be as low as $190. I bought my streamzap from the U.S. by mail order.

Author:  nharris [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:10 pm ]
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Just wanted to chime in to say that I have both StreamZap and MCE receivers. My experience is that the MCE receivers are much better (range, number of buttons, etc..). So, I eventually replaced everything with the MCE ones.

EDIT: My Harmony remote also seems to do a better job with the MCE receiver vs. the StreamZap... even after tweaking delays and such.

Author:  nmcaullay [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:23 pm ]
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I got a harmony 525 for $79... and that was in Perth, I'm sure its cheaper on the eastern seaboard?

Author:  alien [ Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:40 am ]
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I have had a harmony 525 for about a year now. While the programming of it is great, there are a few things that would make me think again before getting one:

- The volume and cursor buttons in the middle have a very odd feel. Almost like those old "membrane" buttons (remember Sinclair?)

- The display is hard to read, not like the "picture" on the box (or stuck to the display when you buy it). This might be fixed in newer versions.

- When emulating my hauppauge grey remote, the response is very slow for some reason. I keep hitting a button twice thinking nothing happened. I have gone back to using my hauppauge remote for myth.

These are personal opinions and they may have fixed some of them. I suggest you at least check out the feel of one in a store before you buy.

Author:  Girkers [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:59 am ]
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Thank you all for your comments, the varied opinions are awesome and give a good cross section of the sort of information I was after.

Thanks again to this wonderful community.

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