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Old 08-15-05, 11:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I am looking for software that I can use my X5 as a Remote controller for my TV. I have seen this software come pre-installed on some i-paqs but have not seen it anywhere else. Does anyone have an idea of where I could find such software?
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Old 08-15-05, 11:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Erm sorry to break this to you, but the x5's infared only goes about a foot so its not suitable for a remote.
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Old 08-15-05, 11:49 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Unless your TV's about a foot away...
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Which would be pointless because you could just press the buttons by the way, does anyone know of a free tv remote program...All i have seen are commercial
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Good point! Does te X50 have a strong enough IR transmitter?
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Yep, both the x3/x30 and x50 have great infared abilities
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Erm sorry to break this to you, but the x5's infared only goes about a foot so its not suitable for a remote.
True, but you can get a CF extender such as this one:

http://www.ultramote.com/extender.php
http://www.laser.com/?page=shop/flyp...&category_id=&

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Old 08-15-05, 12:56 PM   #8 (permalink)
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heck, you can build an extender. My old Cassiopeia had dismally short IR range, so I built one. You just need IR LED, a phototransistor, a battery, and some resistors. I think you can get plans for one on the web, just do a search.
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Old 08-15-05, 11:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Thanks for the info, I suppose I could just use the remotes I have!
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