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Using The Gyration Media Center Remote With Linux

Posted by timothy on from the make-it-so-wirelessly dept.

Bruce Perens writes "The Gyration Media Center Remote is a radio keyboard and mouse with 100-foot range. The mouse uses an accelerometer rather than a mouse wheel, and thus has the unique feature that you can make mouse gestures in the air. The mouse should be perfect for a public speaker who wants to move around during a speech, without giving up control of his laptop. It would also make a nifty remote for a Linux PVR user, since it has VCR controls and channel and volume buttons. But does it work with Linux?" Bruce Perens tried it out and says the answer is a qualified Yes.

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  1. Fine print caveat by Black+Parrot · · Score: 5, Funny


    > The mouse uses an accelerometer rather than a mouse wheel, and thus has the unique feature that you can make mouse gestures in the air.

    "Not recommended for use on airplanes, spacecraft, ships, boats, elevators, or rollercoasters."

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  2. Funny name.. by kaedemichi255 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is that a gyration media center remote in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?

  3. Re:There are versions sold in europe by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 2, Funny

    I have a wireless mouse that communicates with its own geostationary satellite.
    I can use it anywhere from within the UK, and surrounding parts of Europe.
    It works a treat, and allows me to mouse from anywhere.
    However, after a few seconds of use, the dish and battery pack makes my arm somewhat tired and I have to drop it quick.

    Does anyone know where I can get some steroids from? ;)

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    liqbase :: faster than paper