The latest from Gyration, Inc. allows audiophiles and gamers to switch their music tracks from across the room or from another room without having to turn on your PC monitor or TV. The ULTRA R40000 Motion-Sensing Remote with Music Display has a backlit LCD screen provides a clear view of music selections right on the remote and allows one-click play and volume control from up to 100 feet away.
The remote works with both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR). Since the remote works with RF, the user can select and control tracks even when not in the same room as the TV/PC setup.
The ULTRA R4000 is designed to replace existing TV, cable, A/V and Media Center remotes and do away with the need for a mouse.
The product will be sold direct to the public at retail stores. Gyration is aiming to have the ULTRA R4000 out for the big Fall-Christmas buying rush. To cover the standard user market, the ULTRA R4000 will also be available bundled with a wireless portable keyboard.
Gyroscopic Motion-Sensing technology lets the user make natural hand movements to control the on-screen cursor and all aspects of Windows® Media Center software. It also includes standard menu navigation, an alphanumeric keypad and shortcut buttons.
Its in-air control of the mouse allows access to any streaming video sites or for standard web surfing. For music applications, the R4000’s backlit LCD screen provides music selections right on the remote and allows one-click play and volume control.