Nevo 2.0 on the Horizon

[Brad Isaac]

If you own a recent model iPAQ you most certainly have heard of Nevo software. It is built into the iPAQ's OS image and lets you control any IR device in your home and office. Apparently Nevo 2.0 is on the way. However the bad news is it looks like it's only going to be available for the iPAQ line again.
"UEI describes Nevo 2.0 as "an embedded solution that transforms any electronic display into a sophisticated and easy-to-use wireless home control and automation device." The technology is said to enable users to not only identify, manage, and control digital media content across their home network, but also to control a wide range of home theater and electronic products -- all through a single mobile device.
Nevo PDA's features are said to include:
• Application software that provides the underlying technology for the supported Pocket PC
• Embedded connectivity software that automatically discovers UPnP-enabled players and servers on the network so users can easily display and play back digital pictures, music and videos
• NevoMedia Server and NevoMedia Player, which support media downloading, streaming and playback from Windows XP based PCs
• NevoBackup, which safely stores all device setup and user configuration information
• Nevo Universal Home Control, which transforms any electronic display device into a sophisticated, easy-to-use, wireless home controller "

[tkester]

Unfortunately, it won't be available on my new iPAQ hx4700!
Details from HP's hx4700 FAQ
Q . Is Universal Remote control (CIR) on the iPAQ hx4700 series?
A . No.
From here:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/pscmi...aq_hx4700.html