Blu-Link universal remote for PS3 is your ticket to weight gain

Lee Stewart · 09-01-2009, 02:34 PM

Blu-Link universal remote for PS3 is your ticket to weight gain

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by Joseph L. Flatley posted Sep 1st 2009 at 3:19PM

Sick of all the physical effort involved in shuffling multiple remotes? Back in the day (that is, until yesterday) if you wanted to use a universal remote control with your PS3 you had to get some sort of IR-to-Bluetooth adapter, like the one available for the Logitech Harmony. SMK, however, is looking to change that (and reinforce your inertia in the process) with Blu-Link. This bad boy combines a Bluetooth PS3 controller with a standard infrared universal remote. Other features include advanced learning (for gleaning button assignments from your other remotes) and support for more than 400 brands of standard and HDTV televisions and flatscreens, 150 VCR brands, 200 Satellite Receiver models, 100 Cable TV Receiver brands, 50 DVR models and 200 home theater surround sound systems. Available September 1st for $49.95. HIt the read link for more info.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/01/b...o-weight-gain/

Loves2Watch · 09-01-2009, 04:03 PM

That looks pretty sweet. Too bad it doesn't do macros...

**PFC5** · 09-02-2009, 11:14 AM

I wish Harmony could come up with an actual remote to work with the BT of PS3 as it seems Sony has no intention (even with the totally new design of the slim) of spending a buck to add IR ability.

I cannot go back to a "normal" remote after having Harmony for years now.

Chris Gerhard · 09-02-2009, 12:03 PM

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Sick of all the physical effort involved in shuffling multiple remotes? Back in the day (that is, until yesterday) if you wanted to use a universal remote control with your PS3 you had to get some sort of IR-to-Bluetooth adapter, like the one available for the Logitech Harmony.

This is of course false. I like the inexpensive BlueWave remote I have used for the last two years, I think it was $10, which uses a USB adapter, no Bluetooth in the chain.

Chris

09-01-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	That looks pretty sweet. Too bad it doesn't do macros... __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

09-02-2009, 11:14 AM	#3
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,414	I wish Harmony could come up with an actual remote to work with the BT of PS3 as it seems Sony has no intention (even with the totally new design of the slim) of spending a buck to add IR ability. I cannot go back to a "normal" remote after having Harmony for years now. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

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