Here's a useful program if your remote control collection falls prey to hungry pets or couch cushions. NoviiRemote configures your Palm to act as a universal controller for your entire entertainment system. The application is a cinch to set up with an intuitive interface and clear instructions - we were channel surfing with our PDA in minutes. NoviiRemote lets you control your TV, DVD, CD, VCR and PVR appliances with your Palm. It pre-installs the codes for most major brands, which you select from a pull-down list. If you have unusual or aging electronics, position the infrared ports of your Palm and the original remote facing each other and then teach NoviiRemote the codes.
The virtual remote interface is user-friendly, with buttons grouped by using a different colour for each function. The two-page display has basic controls on the first page and more complex controls on the second page. You can also program the hard buttons on your PDA and set preferences according to room. The infrared signal is strong, so we had no problems changing channels and adjusting the volume of our TV from across the living room. NoviiRemote works on nearly all Palm devices, from the games-oriented Tapwave Zodiac to the older discontinued models. Novii also offers a version for Pocket PCs.
