PC CD-ROM with IR Remote?

[PaulHilgeman]

Has there ever been a PC CD ROM drive that has an IR remote built-in to it? I think this could be very valuable for DIYing.

 

[li_gangyi]

Yes there is...the creative CD-Rom drive has got a little IR remote..that uses a button lithium battery...

 

[UrSv]

Yup, there has been several of which the Creative is probably the most known. The new one is here for instance:

http://www.slixpc.com/Accessories/storage/welcome.asp?sub=cdrom

 

[li_gangyi]

I hear there will be a IR remote for a certain brand of PCs...that directly links to the PC...but only if the manufactuere of the PC wants it...

 

[PaulHilgeman]

That looks pretty cool, Does anyone know how easy it is to get a SPDIF signal out of it for a DIY CDP with a remote?

 

[UrSv]

Another thread mentions MSI Mega-PC. Has MP3 player, radio and remote control and certain functions can be used without actually having the PC switched on.