Remote Control for powering on/off pc...

computergeek22 · Post by **computergeek22** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:43 pm

My reason is that I have my computer in the closet. As it is in the closet, prior to getting a g15 for christmas, I was using my ps2 keyboard to start my computer. I was thinking of using my ps2 mouse but since it is a laser mouse, the slightest touch starts up my computer. Sometimes if I bump my desk by mistake my computer starts. What other alternatives do I have? Are there any remote controls for starting/ closing your computer? What brands should I look at and where are they readily available? Also what functions of my g15 would i lose by going ps2 instead of usb?

computergeek22 · Post by **computergeek22** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:47 pm

btw for compatibility issues etc here are my system specs:

Windows Xp Home
a8r32mvp

I guess that's the only important stuff so I will leave out the cpu etc...

Devonavar · Post by **Devonavar** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:24 am

I have no idea what running off of PS/2 vs. USB would do; I suspect it's not much ... but who knows, latency could easily be affected (it affects mice that way).

If I were you, I'd poke around in BIOS and see if there's an option to have a mouse click activate the system rather than just movement.

The other option would be to leave your original keyboard plugged into the PS/2 port and use it solely as a (rather inelegant) remote button.

nick705 · Post by **nick705** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 2:09 pm

The iMon 2.4G DT remote with PCI card by Soundgraph uses RF (no need for line-of-sight like infra-red), and will power your PC on/off, but it might be overkill for your needs.

You don't say where you are, so I can't tell you how much it will cost you locally, but it's around 70GBP in the UK.

HammerSandwich · Post by **HammerSandwich** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:36 am

You could replace the stock power button with a momentary button and long leads. Or even splice in, leaving 2 switches in parallel.

Option two is to configure the BIOS to turn on after power failure and use a switched power strip.

computergeek22 · Post by **computergeek22** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:18 pm

Wow lots of replies. Believe me devonavar I went through the bios back and forth. Sadly my asus mobo only supports PS2 mouse/keyboard support. Right now I've put a keyboard under my desk to start my computer on and off but it kinda takes away legroom. I didn't think of the power on option. How would I do that by having a switch?

computergeek22 · Post by **computergeek22** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:34 pm

btw i am in the USA, California to be exact. Anywhere closeby that I could purchase the iMon? Thanks.

computergeek22 · Post by **computergeek22** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:45 pm

also how exactly would it power on the computer through pci. I'm not at home right now but I'm going to go check my bios if it has a power on function by pci device...

alphabetbackward · Post by **alphabetbackward** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:48 pm

iMon Remote

It's pretty expensive as nick705 said.

TheRove · Post by **TheRove** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:25 pm

How about one of these: http://www.balta.pl/katalog/img/16771_1129464717_0.jpg with a USB -> PS2 converter. I have one myself and it's a great remote. Only ~$20 too. With the iMon I think you're paying a lot for the software as well, which you probably won't get much use out of if you're only going to use the remote to turn the unit on.

lm · Post by lm » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:32 am

The easiest solution to your problem:

Buy some cord and a push button from a hardware store, costs you just a couple cents. Then just extend the power on/off button from the front of your case to underside your desk or sth like that.

Cheap, easy and it just works.