Product Description

More Range! More Convenience! Introducing the new Keyspan ER-V2 RF remote for Windows Vista! Use the ER-V2 radio frequency (RF) remote to enjoy the entertainment offered by your Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate PC. Unlike infrared (IR) remotes that are often provided with a PC, the ER-V2 RF remote provides greater range and works through walls or furniture. It provides a more convenient and fun digital media experience -- and provides you more freedom when deciding where to place your PC. Use this remote with your PC to enjoy live TV, TV/video recording,movies, music, photos and radio. There is no software to install -- just plug the receiver into the USB port on your PC and it works within seconds. Highlights Controls media center TV, music, videos and photos RF signal works up to 60 ft through walls and furniture Allows you to locate the PC in an AV cabinet or closet No software to install -- works within seconds

Product Details

• Brand: Keyspan
• Model: ER-V2
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.75" h x 9.00" w x 6.30" l, 1.65 pounds

Features

• Controls media center TV, music, videos and photos.
• RF signal works up to 60 ft through walls and furniture on a 2.4 GHZ frequency.
• Allows you to locate the PC in an AV cabinet or closet
• No software to install -- works within seconds

Customer Reviews

Great remote for Vista 32-bit
First off, this remote was shipped quite rapidly. I received it only three days after placing the order.
Out of the box it has a light, but solid feel. The plastic feels tight and does not flex or make noises. It seems like it'll be able to stand up to some wear and tear.
I plugged the receiver into the 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium box that I built, and it was instantly recognized and ready to use. Thanks to the RF receiver, the range on this is great. I have the receiver plugged in behind my computer and I can point the remote away from the computer and still have reception.
The functions of the remote seem pretty standard for a Windows Media Center Device. One feature I didn't notice before purchasing is that it has a button that can put the computer in and out of standby. Another cool thing I've discovered is that this remote has some limited functionality with iTunes. Stop, play, forward, reverse, and pause all work. The volume on the iTunes volume slider will not change by pushing the volume controls, though.
I'm very happy with this product and would definitely recommend to people looking for a quality remote.

Good Remote
This remote works well with my Windows Vista laptop. Flawless execution with Windows Media player, and perfectly acceptable with iTunes.

Keyspan ER-V2 RemoteNot compatible... Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit
I've had a lot of compatibility issues with Vista 64 bit but was able to resolve them with a lot of research and downloads. Keyspan claims that it is compatible with Ultimate but I have yet to believe it. There are no drivers on there website for my OS as of this writing. Evidently it's plug and play just like USB 2.0 is supposed to. Vista could not recognize it nor could I even pair the transmitter to the receiver. I have the newest drivers, BIOS and hardware flash, every current Windows Ultimate update possible. It should work but it's not the case. USB 2.0 is a standard, right? I have other USB things working on my computer like my webcam and wireless keyboard and mouse. It's just the receiver that doesn't work.

Just a note: I tried it on my roommate's Windows Vista 32 bit and it worked fine.

My setup:
Intel Core 2 Duo 6600 2.4 MHz
Gigabyte GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 MicroATX Board with 4 gigs of Patriot Extreme DDR2 800 RAM (2x2Gig)
Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit - OEM
Western Digital 7200 RPM 320 Gig Hard Drive
Silverstone Micro ATX Desktop Case