Gyration updates motion-sensing Media Center Remote for Vista

With Vista fast approaching, it seems only natural that the folks at Gyration would tailor its gyroscope-packing, motion-sensing Media Center Remote to the new media-centered OS on the block -- and that's just what they've done, announcing the strikingly familiar-looking Vista Media Center Remote at CES. Apart from the new paint job, the remote appears to be pretty much in line with its earlier Media Center incarnation, giving you full mouse control courtesy of its trademark "Motion by Gyration" technology, with a range of up to 100 feet and plenty of buttons to accommodate your non-point-and-click needs. Look for this one to be available at all the usual locations come March for $150, or in a bundle with a wireless keyboard for an even $200.

[leox @ Jan 10th 2007 1:45AM]

This remote is pretty cool! PCAlchemy is already shipping it as the standard remote with their Media Center systems (http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/23/pcalchemy-intros-alchemy-series-media-pcs/). I like that it'a universal remote for more than just the Tv like the OEM Microsoft remote.

[I LOVE THE CAPS LOCK KEY @ Jan 10th 2007 2:24AM]

As cool as it is and as much as I really want one, this remote would be a no go if it did not have a universal remote control feauture or the ability to operate all my entertainment goodies.

[David @ Jan 10th 2007 3:42AM]

so.. its like a wii remote?

[Dan @ Jan 10th 2007 7:34AM]

If it is, we need a wrist strap.

[leox @ Jan 10th 2007 11:29AM]

It looks like it can control your PC (Media Center), AV Receiver, Cable Box and TV. So unless you have more than tghat you should be good.

[wraith808 @ Jan 10th 2007 10:35AM]

That does *not* look like the old remote at all... it looks a lot better, if less ergonomic...

http://www.gyration.com/en-us/hometheaterpc.html

[Jake @ Jan 11th 2007 11:42AM]

200 bucks and it ought to have a flip out keyboard. Like the enV from Verizon.

[John Flattery @ Mar 19th 2007 4:16PM]

seems like Gyration dropped the ball, they are pulling all of the new products, and some old. The drivers are NOT Vista compatible. They won't give me an answer in regards to when this issue will be fixed.

[Alex @ Jun 5th 2007 1:22PM]

That exact remote (in a different color) shipped with my Dell XPS M2010. Pretty neat, if not a bit heavy.