I just got in a brand new IR to Bluetooth converter from Schmartz that was officially announced moments agao

http://www.remoteshoppe.com/index.php?itemid=895

The biggest features are that it has all the same great capability as the PRO model did but now it's smaller, less expensive AND has power sensing via USB (like the Audio Authority BlueBeam)

Makes me wonder what the specs of the Harmony PS3 solution will be and if the $59.99 price is true. I'm expecting something simple like the first IR2BT.

Makes me wonder what the specs of the Harmony PS3 solution will be and if the $59.99 price is true. I'm expecting something simple like the first IR2BT.

I know what you're saying. That $59.99 price was pulled so quickly from Best Buy that a lot of people are scratching their heads. I wish Logitech would announce all their features and pricing already. But, until then, I like the way these products are developing. Power sensing on a unit under $100 is a breakthrough!

... Power sensing on a unit under $100 is a breakthrough!
Jim,

Again, the IR4PS3 does everything that the new Harmony product does and offers some device powering options that the Harmony does not... all for less money. The IR4PS3 is also elegantly packaged as is the Harmony.

Jim,

Again, the IR4PS3 does everything that the new Harmony product does and offers some device powering options that the Harmony does not... all for less money. The IR4PS3 is also elegantly packaged as is the Harmony.

We don't exactly know everything that the Harmony is capable of yet but I assume you are correct. The only thing the IR4PS3 doesn't have is a true power-sensing capability. The USB power sensing or the Xantech solution with the IR4BTci are still big advantage to custom installers.

I should also point out that the another interesting new feature of the PS3IR-1000 is that it will allow you to control your PS3 from your PC if you just use their software and connect it to a USB port. I haven't tried it yet but I want to check out my laptop and iPhone using remote desktop via WiFi to send commands from my central PC... that will be incredible.

[QUOTE=remoteshoppe;16402697] ... The only thing the IR4PS3 doesn't have is a true power-sensing capability. ...QUOTE]

Jim,

No argument from me. I don't know what "power-sensing capability" means.

I have had my IR4PS3 for many months - it replaced an earlier Scmartz device - and my IR4PS3 has not once failed to turn off or turn on my PS3 as desired.

The IR4PS3 may be powered by battery, by a power adapter, or by a USB Port. (Of course not the PS3's USB port as it is not powered when the PS3 is off - I have my IR4PS3 powered by a USB port on my Sat Rcvr. :cool:)

Power sensing means that the Schmartz 1000, Audio Authority BlueBeam or IR2BT would know when your PS3 is on or off. The advantage of this is that you will not be able to turn the PS3 on with an unintended Power Off command. I agree that this feature is not necessary for most people but it is important to custom installers because their customers may not know what their devices are actually doing and one errant command may create the need for a tech support call or service visit.

Power sensing means that the Schmartz 1000, Audio Authority BlueBeam or IR2BT would know when your PS3 is on or off. The advantage of this is that you will not be able to turn the PS3 on with an unintended Power Off command. I agree that this feature is not necessary for most people but it is important to custom installers because their customers may not know what their devices are actually doing and one errant command may create the need for a tech support call or service visit.

Thanks for the explanation.

Can you give a better idea of the dimensions of this product?

I measured it at 51x82x12mm and posted a pic comparing it to many of the other adapters currently available
http://www.remoteshoppe.com/index.php?itemid=896