Whether you use your PlayStation 3 console as a Blu-ray Disc player, a music player, a video streamer or even an actual game system, these 7 advanced infrared-to-Bluetooth adapters offer from-the-couch convenience to turn the PS3 on and off, along with a full complement of 51 functions.
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- Covers: Audio Authority BlueBeam, IR2BTci, IR4PS3 v3, Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3, ps3toothfairy Elite, Schmartz PS3IR-1000 & PS3IR-500.
The mid-priced Digital R50 updates the esteemed MX-500 with a bright color LCD screen, a more modern design and even more versatility. It controls 18 devices, includes a preprogrammed code database, complete infrared learning, tons of macros, customizable button labels, a favorite channels section, red keypad backlighting... the list goes on!
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Learn about the manufacture of a high-end universal remote control in our exclusive tour of the Philips Pronto manufacturing facility in Leuven, Belgium. Now in 1080p!View it...
Universal Remote Control Inc. has announced a new advanced universal remote dubbed the MX-5000, featuring a color LCD touchscreen with tactile feedback, one-handed stick-style design, and sophisticated 2-way communications via WiFi, RF and IR. Read more...
Universal Remote Control has launched three new ZigBee-based devices today at InfoComm 2009: the MX-880Z color LCD remote control, an addressable ZigBee RF basestation, plus a ZigBee-to-RF converter for use with other RF devices. Read more...
Welcome to the final day of Remote Central’s Week of Advanced PlayStation 3 Control! Each day over this past week we’ve brought you new reviews of sophisticated infrared-to-Bluetooth adapters that offer universal remote control owners uncompromising control over their Sony PS3 game console. Whether you use the system as a Blu-ray disc player, a music player, a video streamer or even an actual game system, these advanced converters offer you from-the-couch convenience to turn the PS3 on and off, along with a full complement of 51 different functions. Read more...
Welcome to day five of Remote Central’s Week of Advanced PlayStation 3 Control! Each day this week we’re reviewing a different infrared-to-Bluetooth adapter designed to give full control of Sony's PS3 system to any universal remote control. Today we take a look at the ps3toothfairy Elite, which is available as both a DIY kit and fully assembled. Read more...
Welcome to day four of Remote Central’s Week of Advanced PlayStation 3 Control! Each day this week we’re reviewing a different infrared-to-Bluetooth adapter designed to give full control of Sony's PS3 system to any universal remote control. The review for today is of the Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 (model E-R0001), which just came out a few days ago. Read more...
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