I'm researching the purchase of an IR reciever for use with an HTPC. Right now I'm looking at the Tira. While I don't need the transmitting capabilites at this time, that option could prove to be useful later on. My main needs are that it is an internal solution, uses USB and I dont have to fiddle with building it myself. The Tira does seem to be a well thought out product.

Per the website:
OEM Version
Tira 2.1 OEM version is the same device electronically, but comes without a plastic enclosure. It is intended for installation inside a PC. Four pin (0.100" spacing) USB connector is provided, and external emitter can be connected to the two pin connector. Click here to view mechanical dimensions and layout of the Tira 2.1 OEM board. 1.5ft USB cable for connecting to mainboard is optionally supplied.

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Would this four pin connector mentioned be the ribbon style connector that would seat on a motherboard USB header? That is what i'd prefer.

I do wish I could find US based distributors of these types of products.

Thanks for any infomation.

I see now that after adding the item to cart, there is an option to add the motherboard cable.

Another reason I am looking at the Tira 2.1 OEM is that the front panel of the NZXT duet case has room for this pcb to go. The area in the front panel has clips and sensor holes as if it had been designed to hold "some" IR recevier solution, but I didn't find anything information on that. I mailed NZXT to see if they could comment on the front panel's internal design.