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Old 30-06-2006, 1:50 PM   #370
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Originally Posted by Greg Mandel
Look in the manual? Look in the system hardware properties (if you have drivers loaded and IRDA is enabled in the BIOS). Take a look around the sides/back and see if you have something that looks like a deep red translucent plastic insert in the case.

However, standard IRDA might not work. It's a different protocol from most DVD/VCR remotes, and does not always operate at the required high wavelength. Doesn't hurt to have a go though.
Thanks for the info Greg...exactly what I was worried about... If I buy a non MR one and my IR port on my laptop won't work with the 696, then I'm stuck with a 696 which I can't make MR... wouldn't like to be in that situation.
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