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segphault[/url]":1tglqfsa]These look like a fairly compelling option for replacing the ancient Mac Mini that I have on one of my TVs, but the lack of IR is kind of a deal-breaker for me. I've got a Logitech universal remote that I use in that room. Anybody have experience with USB IR receivers on Windows? If I could plug in an IR receiver and make it work with XBMC/Kodi, I'd be set.

(Edit: looks like something like this would probably do what I want...)

I have one of these on the top of my TV in the living room.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/2811443217 ... =82&chn=ps
It works really well, you don't really have to aim the remote because it will pick it up. It looks a little funny mounted on the top of the TV but not to bad. Function over form.

Edit: I use it on a PC that I built with my HTC M8. I used to have a logitech harmony that worked with it as well. I just wish the windows 8 netflix app worked with the media center remote.