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Old 02-12-2013, 22:51
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.... Does such thing exist at all? A remote control like a tv for the windows surface pro tablet. I see you can get such things on amazon but they only seem to be compatble with certain laptop/tablets etc. it would be handy to have one for when watching movies on my tablet
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Old 02-12-2013, 23:24
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You mean a physical remote control?! Nope, there is no IR receiver on most tablets.

You can possibly rig up something so you can remote control it through wifi with e.g. a smartphone
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Old 03-12-2013, 08:16
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You mean a physical remote control?! Nope, there is no IR receiver on most tablets.

You can possibly rig up something so you can remote control it through wifi with e.g. a smartphone
Yeh a physical remote like you get for the tv -sort of thing. This is the tablet I got http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BE5T2TA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1386058455&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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Old 03-12-2013, 08:22
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I suppose I mean these sort of things for a remote - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004...AC_SX110_SY165
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Old 03-12-2013, 12:47
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As a Surface Pro is basically a full featured computer, then surely something like a media center remote would work with it? I believe it even has a full size USB port, so you wouldn't even need an adaptor.

Not sure why you would want a remote control though? A tablet is kind of a remote in itself.
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Old 03-12-2013, 15:09
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As a Surface Pro is basically a full featured computer, then surely something like a media center remote would work with it? I believe it even has a full size USB port, so you wouldn't even need an adaptor.

Not sure why you would want a remote control though? A tablet is kind of a remote in itself.
It's for when I'm watching movies so instead of getting up to pause and rewind I just use a remote like I would for a DVD on the tv. As I move the laptop away from my lap when watching tv shows and movies and put by tv so it's far away from me like a tv
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Old 03-12-2013, 15:37
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If you have an Android phone, there's http://www.unifiedremote.com/ which lets you control your laptop with your phone. Has special overlays for movie playback, youtube, etc
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Old 03-12-2013, 17:02
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It's for when I'm watching movies so instead of getting up to pause and rewind I just use a remote like I would for a DVD on the tv. As I move the laptop away from my lap when watching tv shows and movies and put by tv so it's far away from me like a tv
How far away is your tablet? It's not a huge screen! It can't be that far to reach over and hit pause (and exercise is good for you!).
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Old 03-12-2013, 17:44
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How far away is your tablet? It's not a huge screen! It can't be that far to reach over and hit pause (and exercise is good for you!).
I think he means he connects it via HDMI to the telly, then settles back on the sofa, leaving the tablet by the TV?

But basically anything that would work with an ordinary PC should work with the Surface Pro, including a wireless keyboard and mouse combination. (you can get mini ones like this, for example)
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Old 03-12-2013, 19:01
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I think he means he connects it via HDMI to the telly, then settles back on the sofa, leaving the tablet by the TV?

But basically anything that would work with an ordinary PC should work with the Surface Pro, including a wireless keyboard and mouse combination. (you can get mini ones like this, for example)
Yes this what I mean I plug it and sit on the sofa. So I don't wanna be getting up all the time. The wireless keyboard doesn't have play, pause buttons etc like you need when watching movies online.
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Old 03-12-2013, 19:02
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If you have an Android phone, there's http://www.unifiedremote.com/ which lets you control your laptop with your phone. Has special overlays for movie playback, youtube, etc
I don't I have an iPhone
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Old 03-12-2013, 22:28
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I don't I have an iPhone
Iphone coming soon apparently. I would have thought there would be similar on the Apple App store..
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