Man, I feel your frustration.

For the record, my PDAwin/PDA-ir combo works for me, I just wish I was dealing with more professional companies. If I found another PDA solution that supported CCF files, I'd switch in a heartbeat.

That being said, your options are limited. I don't think you can order the PDA-ir anywhere but electric dog. Ultramote makes a CF IR extender but the website says specifically that it only works with Ultramote software (no CCF support).

So, here's what you're left with:

You can use an IR Extender solution such as this:

[Link: smarthome.com]

or if you are a DIYer, you can build this awkward looking thing:

[Link: pdawin.com]

or, if you are a serious DIYer, you can modify your iPaq like this:

[Link: svenketel.de]
(it's in German, but you'll get the idea)

I think there is someone on this board named Wilhelm who has actually done the iPaq mod. If I didn't already have the PDA-ir, I'd consider it. From the pictures, it looks really good. No CF sleeve, no card, just the 'naked' iPaq.

Anyway, good luck to you. Regards. Jay.