Keyspan Announces Remote Control Device For Mac, PC
By Martha McDonald -- TWICE, 11/1/1999
A new remote control device designed to make couch potatoes out of computer users has been an-nounced by Keyspan of Richmond, Calif. The infrared Digital Media Remote (DMR) allows users to control various media applications on the computer the same way they control their home TVs.
The new device is designed to be used with PowerPoint, QuickTime, DVD players, CD players and MP3 players. It includes two components: a 15-key infrared remote, and an infrared receiver unit that connects to the USB port on a Mac or PC and transmits from more than 35 feet away, the company said.
"DVD, QuickTime and MP3 are becoming standard elements of today's personal computing experience," noted Keyspan president Mike Ridenhour. "The Digital Media Remote is a perfect complement to these popular digital media."
The DMR includes "key maps" for controlling QuickTime, RealPlayer, WinAMP, leading DVD players, Mediametrics, RealMagic, Lotus Freelance and Microsoft PowerPoint.
On the Macintosh, the DMR ships with key maps for QuickTime, Apple DVD, CD and audio players, SoundJam, RealPlayer, PowerPoint and the Finder.
A default key map is available for both platforms for use with applications that do not have a specific map as yet defined. As they are developed, additional key maps will be available on the Keyspan Web site at www.keyspan.com.
The Digital Media Remote is shipping now at a suggested retail price of $79.
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