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Recently I got GC100 in my hand to test it with Plutohome. By default GC100 has IP 192.168.1.70. So, that howto suggests to connect it to the PC using crossover, change IP of PC to something like 192.168.1.101 to be in one network and access to the GC100 properties via web interface - http://192.168.1.70. So, I followed by that recommendations. I changed IP of GC100 to 192.168.80.250 and exclude it from DHCP range. After that I put CG100 into Pluthome network and tried to add it but without luck. It seems that devices is not accessible by some reason. I even couldn’t ping it.

Well, after that I tried another way to install GC100. I discovered that core has virtual interface eth1:100 which builds network 192.168.1.* for GC100. I reset my device to factory settings (it can be done by connecting pins 7 and 2 on connector serial 1 with a flat bladed screw driver during power up) and let to Pluto discover it. But unfortunately, again without luck. I saw in tcpdump output that Pluto asked GC100 by its factory IP three times but devices didn’t answer by some reason. I connected GC100 to my Pluthome core using crossover. So, it should work but it doesn’t.

Anyway, it’s the matter of time. I’m sure it’ll work soon

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Tell your TV what do, without lifting a finger! The InVoca 3.0 Voice-Activated IR Remote uses the sound of your voice to control your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, even your entire home theater system, up to four different devices! You can even program multi-step macros or use this voice-activated remote control’s channel scan option for hands-free surfing.
I have no idea about a quality of this remote but it’s price extremely low - just $49.99! Taking into account that InVoca 3.0 supports voice macros it very real price.

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Here is an interesting HTPC used MythTV - Hannibal. Just for $549.00 you may get native 1080i output, DVI, VGA, Component, S-video, composite outputs, 5.1 Digital Spdif coaxial output, all features of MythTV included built in possibility of Bit Torrent downloads. Hannibal features Intel Celeron D 310 Processor @ 2.16 Ghz, 256 MB Ram, 80 GB Hard Drive, Geforce 6200 128Mb 8X Video Card, CD/DVD RW, VFD display and Sony remote. The HTPC also has wireless out of the box. It just doesn’t include TV tuner but you can bye any you need and install it.

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Korean company Utas offers Caviar ITRC 7000 - intelligent digital home controller with 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen, which will replace all remotes in your home and even more. This based on Windows CE controller lets you control just about any IR-based device in your house, either straight out of the box or by programming it using the existing remote. Additionally, it can be programmed via USB port.
The Caviar ITRC 7000 also allows to create macros to reduce daily button mashing routine and contains a calendar, calculator and clock. The controller looks nice but it doesn’t include possibility to use RF, which is much better than IR.
The price of Caviar ITRC 7000 is tagged at $420 in Korea.

[via Engadget]

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Here is a streamlined IRblaster to control your TV from PVR such as VDR, MythTV or Freevo. It’s connected to the COM port and allows to send IR commands over five meters (original IRblaster doesn’t have this adantage). IRblaster is supported by Linux IR project LIRC.

You can buy streamlined IRblaster for $19.99 USD + $6.50 USD shipping.

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