Re[2]: Stupid tp755 question (IR port==Remote Nuker?)

[<ecottrell@doble.com>]

     Hello,
     
     The HP palmtops has software to allow the IR port to be a remote. So I 
     know it could be done.
     
     A possibly better solution is that there is a VCRPlus controller that 
     connects to the phone lines and allows the user to enter VCRPlus codes 
     via touchtone phone.
     
     The advantage is that it is one package for under $100 dollars.  The 
     disavantage is you need to carry around a televison schedule.  The 
     problem is if you forgot to set the VCR, it is likely you could not 
     remember to bring a TV Schedule with you.
     
     With the tp755 and voice menuing system you could get around the 
     problem by writing custom software that would automatically get the tv 
     schedules and will announce tv listings through the voice menus. The 
     user selects the program and the unit sends the proper codes at the 
     proper time to turn everything on.  This also allows the user to get 
     past the blinking 12:00 AM on his VCR as it is turned on through the 
     remote.  In fact another nice feature would be one that sets the VCR 
     clock.
     
     73 Eric eac@shore.net