What to call the new forum? I was going to suggest "PDA Remote Controls" which is maybe a little narrow in two ways: "PDA" seems to imply "Palm" and the application is more than just remote controls.

I think I'd be happy with "PDA/HPC Remote Controls" even if the threads go beyond just URC's. It fits the patterns of current forum names.

Maybe a little pretentious to call it "PDA/HPC Entertainment Controlers" or something like that but I have hopes that that is where the discussions would eventually end up.

Peter Sharpe
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Brian,

You might want to get the hardware IR module available at:

[Link: pacificneotek.com]

This should extend the range and make the angle much less critical.

Mike

Mike & Dan,

Thanks for your replies to my IR signal strenght problem. Mike, as I said in my post, I already have the OmniRemote IR module.

Dan, I may have to go with an IR extender or an RF converter. I'm just a bit disappointed in the OmniRemote module's strength/coverage. Maybe retraining will help.

Retraining probably won't help. It is quite directional. There just is a limited range (but with my Sony components, it is not a problem at all. Not as good as with say an RS1994, but definitely plenty of power. But with the IR extender, the Palm/Visor is a wonderful remote. It just has a lot of extra things you can do with the PDA as far as the whole entertainment experience is concerned.........-Greg

All,

I have created a "PDAs as Remote Controls Forum" at http://www.hometheateruniverse.com. I hope you will all stop by and join the discussion. Just click on the Forums link at the top of the page.

With ORDesktop and new versions of OmniRemote it seems that this segment will continue to grow. It will be up to us as the users to push developers to continue to make great products.

Hope to see you there!
Brian

Thanks Brian! I'll check it out!

But with all due respect, I still hope Daniel creates a similar forum here, so that we can have a central place to go and not only discuss PDA/HPCs and their use as remote controls/entertainment assistants, but also compare them with all of the other remotes discussed on this forum.

But, don't get me wrong, I do appreciate your setting up that forum and will participate!!! -Greg

Anyone thought of software for palm to put tvguide/cd titles in it where you could pick a song and cd would auto be picked and played, pick a tv show, hit watch or record and the right devices would be setup?

GregoriusM,

I agree with you 100% about having the forum here. If we get a forum for PDAs here I'll probably remove the one at HTU. Unless it gets real popular real quick, that is.

Thanks,
Brian

I just got my OR springboard and have to say that I am pretty disappointed with the range. I have to hit a button several times (10+) to get many of the buttons to work. Is anyone else having this experience with the Visor?

Chuck

I've had no problems with my OR springboard module. The range seems to be real good. I am even able to control my tv, vcr, dvd and receiver from the kitchen by bouncing the IR off the back wall of the livingroom. I would try relearning the buttons that are giving you trouble. First do an auto detect for the proper frequency etc..

Dan K
I'm realy interested in reading your thread on using a palm to control mega disk carosels titled "BEST CD CHANGER PRONTO PILOT COMPUTER?" in the Pronto forum I can't seem to find it though, what date did you post it on?

Kirk
I posted a reply to a thread entitled
Best cd changer control>Pronto?Pilot?Computer?
This thread was started by Andy Kromkamp.
My reply was the last to the thread on 10/29/99.
I have posted a new thread in this forum entitled
CD CHANGER CONTROL WITH PALM,with additional information on controling a cd changer with the Palm.
Dan

OK folks, the PalmPower article is now up. I hope Tonks can handle the traffic...
[Link: palmpower.com]

Mike Compeau

Wow Gregious (the man for all forums) gets a billing over myself in the heros of the Omniremote stand up guys in your aritcle Mike,I think you missed something.
What ever.
I have just been trying to spread the word about a good thing.
Any one that does'nt get it by now,too bad,I've got mine.
Dan

Dan: Everyone who has posted about OmniRemote and ORDesktop and anything having to do with using a PalmOS product as a URC in this forum is to be greatly commended, including you!!!

Do you post on here to get your name in an article, or because you like the product and want to help others? If it is the latter, why the sour grapes??

GregoriusM, the man for all forums? ..... I don't think so. There are a multitude of contributors on this site and they all help those of us (yes, including me!! the man for all forums!!! lol) who ask for the help!!!

Dan! Keep on helping us with our OR, ORD and PDA! We welcome it!!!

- Greg :-)