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The peripheral marketplace offers companies a fantastic opportunity to capitalize on the success of massively popular items. As is often the case, though, those peripherals are typically lacking in the performance department. An upcoming add-on for iPhones looks like it may actually counter that trend of inadequacy. The sleek two-piece Power A case fits snugly over the iPhone, and transforms it into a universal infrared (IR) remote control. Multiple devices can be controlled from one screen, and the IR transmitter is "portable and detachable." According to Gizmodo, the covering will reportedly cost $60 upon release, but the corresponding app will be free, and free updates and enhancements are also expected to soon follow. [From: Power A, via: Gizmodo]
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Subscribe to commentsaB^2reviewFeb 26th 2010 7:26PM
I purchased this remote, and though it is simple to use, that is because of its limited feature set. It lacks the features required for a true universal remote control. It is a learning only remote. Every button you use has to be learned. There is no IR Code database to automatically setup your remotes. The remote has no concept of Activities which allow you to set up remotes to control multiple devices. The button layout is fixed. You can't change button labels or location. You can't add buttons. There are no macros. You have to go to each device remote to turn on power rather than have a multi-function button. There is no concept of favorites lists (requires macros). There is a limit of 20 remotes that can be saved, but that's probably not an issue since nobody would want to build 20 remotes by learning. My opinion is that the Power A is a $60 novelty for the iPhone. It doesn't work with the iPod touch.
The Re, by http://www.newkinetix.com, is a true Universal Remote for the iPhone and iPod touch due to begin shipping in March. It has all of the required features of a universal remote control. It is also IR based so its portable from room to room or to the office. It has a full device database so remotes are setup quickly. It has learning cabability as well to back up the database. The primary user interface is based on multifunction Activity Remotes that allow you to have just the functions you need to Watch TV or Watch a DVD. The number of remotes is unlimited. It has unlimited macro support for sequenced commands. It has unlimited favorites lists for every activity to use for quick access to favorite TV channels or radio stations.