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Niveus Pocket Remote Takes Full Control of Media Center

Niveus Media has been updating their Pocket Remote software and added some really cool features in the process.  Among them is the ability to take the PocketPC/Windows Mobile device out-of-the picture and provide the same software application running Windows XP/Vista.  Pocket Remote 2.0 allows you to control your Media Center(s) and even browse for content without having to turn on your display.

You can manage your whole home, and control every Media Center PC from the single UI.  Switching between PCs is simple and bi-directional media feedback is included.

There is a free beta version up for download now, final pricing and licensing has not been set.

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Published Mon, Aug 20 2007 10:40 by chrisl
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# re: Niveus Pocket Remote Takes Full Control of Media Center

This seems very similar to Netremote.  I use that to control my media center.  Netremote controls j river's media center, allowing me to have a headless jukebox.

Monday, August 20, 2007 7:23 PM by Kevin

# re: Niveus Pocket Remote Takes Full Control of Media Center

Yep, same idea as Netremote just more Media Center-centric.

Monday, August 20, 2007 8:55 PM by chrisl

# re: Niveus Pocket Remote Takes Full Control of Media Center

Far as I can tell, Niveus hasn't updated this since last February. The install only runs for 10 days, and I found it quite buggy. I've been asking them when they intend to update again or release a version, but I haven't gotten an answer.

Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:00 AM by Jefferson