Cool Ideal...will it work?

[Brian1154]

Sorry for the long post, but I wont to be as descriptive to see if this will work.

Main Computer is in office downstairs

Family room is directly over basement office

Family Room is where my home theater system is located.

ok. heres my ideal
My computer video card has a tv out s video plug
computer also has over 3,000 mp3's (95% copied from my own cd's)

I have a U.S. Robotics SoundLink Wireless Audio Delivery System
http://64.95.118.51/images/opti/37/c6/210632-elec_lg-resized200.jpg
that I use to play my music from the computer to any radio in the house
(very sweet product)

What I would like to accomplish is sending the comp video signal via the s video cable from comp to big screen upstairs to be able to select the songs played from comp to sterio system.

My question is what can I use for the selection device ( mouse )
will a cordless mouse have the range ( approx 18'-20' )
or would it be best to run a hard wired mouse. Im sure I can get longer ps2 cables and running the wiring wont be that big of a problem.

Thank you all for your input.
Brian

[YODA74]

most mice are unstable after 5 feet there are a couple out there that have a booster that alowes for up to 25' with no line of site required..

[Brian1154]

Thank You for your reply

could you suggest a brand or model?

also, in your opinion would a hard wired mouse be more beneficial to use in the long run.

Thanks again
Brian

[CuratoR]

Use a powerful wireless mouse. If the mouse sensor is not strong, try to put the mouse sensor as close as you can to the mouse, maybe in your room, I don't know how maybe use a long cable for the sensor. Its just a thought anyway ;)

[Brian1154]

Thank you for your reply

I decided to go with a hard wired mouse.
I ordered a 25' PS2 mouse cable from cables to go

I sure hope this works as well as I think it will.

again. thanks to all who helped out,
I will let you know how it all works out.