Well, I didn't yet (buy it OR exercise) but I certainly want one top replace
the 4 remotes I have here now (TV, TiVo, VCR and Stereo) less clutter...
Fred
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Mays" <chaosmonk_at_earthlink.net>
To: <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] TV remotes for the Newton OS 2.x
>
> Anybody who spends $200 on a TV remote, or $500 for that matter, needs to=
> get more exercise. ;)
>
> Michael Mays
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> On 5/15/2002 at 9:28 AM Fred Buecker wrote:
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> >No, plus the Newton only support one of the two standards for IR Remote.
> >Many newer devices are using this second freq, and therefore the Newt=
> can't
> >control them.
> >
> >Both of the remote control packages I've seen (Newt TV is one I
> >believe...ShowMate is the other - both on UNNA) use an IR database that
> >contains a list of manufacturers and possible code sets. They are both=
> old.
> >Even if they were updated, they would be lacking in their ability.
> >
> >Philips has a new version of the Pronto out for $200, considering the
last
> >one was $500, not a bad deal for a remote that's 100% user configurable.
> >
> >Fred
>
> <snip>
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