I've been using the iPronto for about 9 months with no significant problems. What it does, it does well and I wouldn't be without it. However I too am disappointed that it does not seem to be being developed as promised in the white paper that was on the Philips website when I bought the iPronto.

I kept a copy of the white paper and it clearly shows a network extender with an RS232 connection. It also contains the words "For more extended status feedback, the network extender is equipped with a serial communication port" suggesting that two way serial control was planned at that stage. The white paper promises much more and states that Philips is (was?) working with partners to develop new applications for the iPronto. Have those plans now changed?

Mike