Suggest you go for a PRONTO

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In Reply to: using laptop as remote control posted by Ed on January 6, 2002 at 20:19:27:

We have a very complex system here (detailed in inmate systems) which is controlled by a PRONTO + a garage 4 channel remote (for items lacking remote power on/off facilities).
The Philips PRONTO replaces 10 remotes in our system + has macro facilities so it can operate a chain of devices - e.g. switch preamp to tuner, turn tuner on, tune to required station. In this example you can label the stations with names rather than freqencies.
The programming of the PRONTO is done by computer. The sites you might like to examine are -
PRONTO: http://www.pronto.philips.com/English.pdf (the users manual - an Acrobat file)
PRONTO USERS BOARD: http://www.prontoedit.com/
Do a search on Google for "Philips Prnoto" and you can find heaps of reviews.
We have had ours for 2 years now but I must be honest and confess it took awhile to master the macros and program it efficiently. It requires patience and, as with a lot of computer software, a learning curve is involved. But do not let this put you off it. The final result is very satisfying and you will need your notebook to do it all.
Beware of used units which have been dropped as this can cause mal function. I have dropped ours several times with no drama as it fell on carpet but have read of a few other tragedies - all on the Pronto users board.
Hope this helps
John

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Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - using laptop as remote control - Ed 20:19:27 01/06/02 (6)

How to use your PC's RS232 or IRDA port for Remote Control - big lobsta 18:03:20 01/09/02 (0)

Suggest you go for a PRONTO - John C. - Aussie 15:12:29 01/07/02 (4)

Can't use PRONTO - Ed 03:26:52 01/09/02 (1)

Re: Can't use PRONTO - John C. - Aussie 15:43:06 01/09/02 (0)

Re: Suggest you go for a PRONTO - cgeisler 18:42:21 01/08/02 (1)

Thanks for the pointer - looks an interesting site (nt) - John C. - Aussie 22:02:59 01/08/02 (0)

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Suggest you go for a PRONTO - John C. - Aussie 15:12:29 01/07/02 (4)

Can't use PRONTO - Ed 03:26:52 01/09/02 (1)

Re: Can't use PRONTO - John C. - Aussie 15:43:06 01/09/02 (0)

Re: Suggest you go for a PRONTO - cgeisler 18:42:21 01/08/02 (1)

Thanks for the pointer - looks an interesting site (nt) - John C. - Aussie 22:02:59 01/08/02 (0)

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