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Using a Palm as IR remote

 

Anonymous
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Does anybody know of a Palm Pilot model that can be used as a universall remote?
 

Derek
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All of them can, but you will need to download some software. I used a Palm IIIe as a remote for fun. Start at www.brighthand.com and hit some of thier links.
 

Anonymous
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thanks Derek
and will it have enough bandwith for all my components or is it limited and can you name diferent components and switch between them?
 

Mark
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I think the Sony Clie' is a bit better suited for remote use. They have a stronger IR signal range than the Palms. (At least than the older Palms, don;t know about the the models after the IIIc. The Sony's come with basic RC software pre-installed. I don't have a Palm device anymore, I was pushed to go to the dark side and got an Axim. :)
 

Anonymous
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sorry if I sound like I'm not living on earth but Axim? what is it?
 

anon
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Do all the palms of all companies generally have touch screens?
 

Mark
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Axim is Dell's PDA. Uses MS's PocketPC2003 OS. You can see it on www.dell.com

Yeah, I've never seen a PDA without a touch screen.
 

Anonymous
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Thanks a lot mark
and the axim is capable of functioning as a remote controller as well?
Thanks a lot mark
 

Derek
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Most of the third party software for palmtops allow you to create, place and edit any buttons you want. It's totally up to your. I seem to remember hearing that some HP/Compaqs actually came with the software.

All palms have touch screens.

Try http://www.pocketpcpassion.com.
 

Mark
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I haven't tried the Axim as a remote control. I've been told that the range of its IR transmitter is way too low to use as a remote. You'd have to be very close to the device you want to control. But there's an add-in card that fixes that problem.
 

Anonymous
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Mark - In short will u say it will be eficient using any Handheld as a remote or a waste of time?
Thanks again for all the help, to all
 

Mark
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They will work, but the touch screen is too hard to use for me; I need real buttons. You can get omniremote software for the Palm series. Also, take a look at www.remotecentral.com
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