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Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
The PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote control enables users streamlined access to the PlayStation 3 system's disc features. Unlike standard infrared remotes, the Blu-ray remote control uses Bluetooth technology so it can be used without having to point directly at the PlayStation 3 system.
Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Accessories
Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Reviews
For enjoying the built in Blu-Ray DVD player, the Sony remote control accessory lets you play those movies with great ease. It combines the regular buttons of our other DVD players with the funky look of the PS3. Great Product.
This thing works great. Seems to be made well and fits in your hand nicely. The best thing is that this remote works via blue tooth. Which means you don't have to aim it at the PS3. And it seams to read each and every time.
My review is going to be pretty different from the others, because i actually do not own a PlayStation 3 at all -- i bought this remote to use with my iMac and Remote Buddy ([...]). So please bear that in mind. :)
Firstly, some general comments on the design and functionality of the remote:
1. As others mentioned, it has a ridiculous amount of buttons -- 51 in total. I think if i was using this strictly as a remote control for watching videos, i would find this pretty obnoxious. However, as a remote for controlling your entire COMPUTER, it is quite useful. In fact, the high button count was one of the reasons i went with this remote (the other reasons were Bluetooth support and low price).
2. The remote is pretty lacking in bells and whistles. There are no lights to indicate whether a button has been pressed, whether the battery is dying, &c. No indicators of any kind. There is also no lighting of the keys, not even glow-in-the-dark ink, which would have been nice. However, i find that some of the other reviews have exaggerated the significance of this; i haven't had any issues so far finding any of the buttons in the dark. All the important ones, like play/pause/stop and the direction pad, are quite easy to identify using only your fingers.
3. It is pretty decent-sized, but i guess that's expected since it's got a lot of keys. It is not heavy, however, and it feels OK in your hand. Not perfectly ergonomic, but certainly ergonomic enough for a 20$ remote.
4. The remote uses two AA batteries (which are included). I haven't had it long enough to see how long these last, but a few months seems to be the consensus on the PS3, and i assume it's the same with a computer. (Remote Buddy has the option to disconnect the device after a while to save power, but you don't have to use it if you don't want to.)
5. I agree with some of the other reviews that the order of the play/stop/pause buttons is irritating and non-intuitive. Luckily, you can map these to whatever you like with RB. :)
OK, that's the general stuff. The rest of my review is mainly applicable to the remote's use with Remote Buddy on a Macintosh computer, so if you want this for a PS3 or anything else you can probably ignore it:
1. As i said, the remote has lots of keys (i haven't even found uses for them all yet). And Remote Buddy does support all of them! In fact, it supports not only the 'press' state of each button, but also the 'hold' state, so there are effectively 102 distinct buttons you can use. If button count is a factor in your decision, you won't find a better button:price ratio anywhere else.
2. Pairing with RB is easy; it appears to be the same process you use on the PS3 (you hold the PS button + the Start button). It takes literally 10 seconds, if that. The device is then fully available for use with any RB function.
3. As i also mentioned above, Remote Buddy has a power-saving feature for Bluetooth devices. This feature disconnects the remote control after it's been idle for a while (you can set the time in minutes), and in theory should re-connect it once you press a button on the remote again. However, i have had trouble with this feature in practice; once RB disconnects the remote, i can't get it to re-connect again. Others have mentioned the same problem in the RB support forum, and the developer is looking into it, so hopefully this will be sorted out soon.
4. Probably goes without saying, but since the remote is Bluetooth you do of course have a lot of freedom when it comes to distance and direction. I can control my computer with this from all the way on the other side of my flat. Currently this isn't especially useful to me, but it will be VERY helpful when i buy an AirPort Express -- this will allow me to stream music to other rooms and control that music with a single remote control.
Overall this is one of the best options for use with Remote Buddy. It's cheap, featureful, and fully supported (with the possible minor exception of the Bluetooth power-saving option).
This remote is a must have if you use your PS3 as a DVD player...which you should. Buttons all work as expected and it's a remote...not sure what else needs to be said. Oh...because its bluetooth, no need for direct line of vision.
Not only does it work great for watching movies, but its great for navigating the main menu page. Don't need your controllers if you're not playing a game.
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