Sony's $700 Linux-based Remote Control!

[xortam]

I've had the original Pronto for several years (though didn't use it due to IR problems with my sound processor). I replaced my processor with a Halo pre-pro last year which included the Home Theater Master MX-700. I love the MX-700 and prefer the buttons versus a touch panel for blind usage in the dark. The Pronto is handy for utilitzing virtual keyboard layouts and such. I've got to reprogram everything since I've got new equipment but I'm too busy just exploring all the new functionality. Its kind of a hassle dragging around more than one remote now and the wife has only limited training on the new equipment so there's still plenty of work to do.

One of the reasons I was asking about Bluetooth PDAs recently was becuase I wanted to use one as a home controller and status display.

[VJ]

xortam:
Have you seen this thead:

http://forums.murc.ws/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49088

Concerns the use of a Symbian smartphone to control your computer (but it also acts as statusdisplay.

Aternatively:
Ipod as remote control:

http://features.engadget.com/entry/6336778455600767/

(be sure the check out the griffintechnology gadget they use: I would think it could be used on many other devices...)


Jörg

[MultimediaMan]

Sony and Linux: Not always a happy marriage;

Case Study:

I have intimate knowledge of two enterprise-level NAS units. One by Sony, one by HP (nee Compaq ML370).

The Sony "Solution" runs Linux, and the only thing I can tell you for certain that they can do is consume 300-500W of power per hour. Their mission (and goals) have yet to be achieved, this after being released to production for nearly a year.

The HP Windows-based counterpart we deployed in the same capacity worked the first time, and offers a CD-DVD Burner (SCSI, no less!) to make bootable media for Disaster Recoveries a snap.

The really odd thing is that the NAS solution that actually works best in practice is Windows-based AND offers higher MTBF over Unix-based Systems.

[xortam]

Originally posted by VJ
xortam:
Have you seen this thead:

http://forums.murc.ws/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49088

Concerns the use of a Symbian smartphone to control your computer (but it also acts as statusdisplay.

Aternatively:
Ipod as remote control:

http://features.engadget.com/entry/6336778455600767/

(be sure the check out the griffintechnology gadget they use: I would think it could be used on many other devices...)


Jörg

Yes, I saw the thread but didn't check out the article. Its too limited judging by a brief look in that it requires Symbian. I'll check it out in time (too many more fundamental things to take care of). They mention a Java client in development that might be interesting. I'd rather integrate as much as I can versus writing new code but I'll develop where the functionality is simply missing.