On Wed, 2004-05-26 at 15:40, Guido Gabriele III wrote:
> i would like to use the IR port for something other than IRDA, namely
> to use an IR remote control.
>
> i've been told repeatedly by IBM techs that this couldn't be
> done....but then again most of the stuff they say "i can't do"...i've
> found a way to do.
It's probably not possible due to the power. 3com Palm's have IR ports
on them and work very well with the right software as IR controls... as
long as you are only a foot away from the TV. Any more and the signal
isn't strong enough (this was on a IIIx)
Give it a go and see is all I can suggest ;)
Ross
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