Those who have used the PDA-as-IR-remote programs generally say that, although it works, the IR LED doesn't shine as brightly as one on a dedicated IR remote, so they don't work as reliably from a distance.

At least that's what I seem to remember. I could be remembering it wrong, though.

Personally, I'd prefer a dedicated remote with tactile buttons that I don't have to look at to operate.

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Tony Fabris