The Dell Remote I got recently (Sept.) looks almost exactly like the one pictured, with the same layout ... except the buttons on the dell are smaller. The number keys 0-9, * and # are TINY TINY! Like maybe 20% of the size of the keys on my tiny Samsung E317 flip-phone cell phone. The left edge of the "1" key is exactly 1 inch from the right edge of the "3" key, and the top of the "2" key is 1-1/16" from the bottom of the "0" key. Basically, a stamp could cover all the numbers at one time.

The remote itself is 2-1/4" wide so the size of those keys is inexcusable. They are 1/5" wide each. My thumbs hit 3 or four at a time no matter what. The remote is 6-1/4" long. The one pictured looks quite a bit larger.

The only button it does not have in relation to the picture you linked to is the "TV" power button on the upper left.

Message Edited by CTskydiver on 12-06-2005 11:14 AM

There's a button with an "i" on it and "MORE" written below it, opposite the "BACK" button, if that's what you mean (makes sense to me).

Does your remote look anything like what is pictured?

There is no obvious brand name or model no. anywhere on the remote. The only logo is the Windows logo under the Windows button.

It is printed with "US Patent 5,877,702" and this info is attached via sticker in the battery compartment:

RC1154013/00
3139 238 09871
MADE IN CHINA
HK01 04504 A 004502

Did you get the TV power button on yours?

Message Edited by CTskydiver on 12-07-2005 06:00 AM

Has anyone had problems with teh signal coverage on the Dell remote? I had mine a month ago and the reciever only seems to pick up a signal 5 ft away and within a 5 degree angle of the IR window on teh reciever. This seems very poor. Is this typical or should I send back to Dell and order a new one? Are there bettr brands out tehre with a stronger signal?

thanks

Here's the one you mention. Mine is on the right. I got it in September. You say the one you got is the one that is shipping now?

Message Edited by CTskydiver on 12-08-2005 05:24 AM

"I think your remote is more useful."

Yeah, looks that way to me, too.

I already have those shortcut buttons (your blue buttons) on my wireless keyboard.

As for reprogramming it, I don't know. It looks as if the two use identical hardware (same button size, spacing, layout. I wonder if they are even sending different signals? Anybody know? Any Moderator care to chip in?

Message Edited by CTskydiver on 12-09-2005 04:00 AM

I just asked a friend, and they got the same remote as me less than a month ago. You must be one of the first with that one.