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Re: Palm remote?


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: Palm remote?
  • From: "PatrickLidstone" <patrickl@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:01:32 -0000
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--- In ukha_d@y..., "Paul Helliwell" <g0kao@b...> wrote:
> Ok my turn to pose a question and please excuse the possible lack
of knowledge here...
>
> I have an IBM Workpad which is basically a Palm 3 rebadged with 4mb
memory. Having read a lot of posts relating to a Pronto remote
control, can I replace the various remotes I have using the workpad?
>

No, not unless you're a short-sighted yorkshireman. The range of the
built in IR port is diddly-squat. The latest Clie (and some Visors,
if fitted with additional hardware) have high power transmitters.
These cannot be practically retrofitted to a workpad. Sorry to be the
bearer of bad news.

Patrick



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