The IR-feature
 

Will it be possible to use the N900 as a remote control out of the box, or by going to the market place straight away?

Also, anyone know how universal the remote will be?

Super feature for a prankster like me! Can't wait to visit my friends with this phone! Or just walk into an electronic store and mess up their tv screens :D

EDIT: and will their be more functionality to the IR-technology than a remote control?

Re: The IR-feature
 

Afaik Nokia doesn't support the IR at all.
I believe there is an application Irreco, but i don't know how well it works.

Re: The IR-feature
 

Irecco tutorial on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HblSL0hG6Wg
I think irecco looks like it could do the job ddepnds on your needs.
I think it was available fo the previous tablets so hopefully some one who used it can comment functionality and useability as i also am interested.

Re: The IR-feature
 

I remember seeing this bought up on here before but cannot find it now.

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How long will it take for the IR to boil me a cup of tea?

Re: The IR-feature
 

That depends. Does your microwave oven have an IR remote?

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The N900 has a IR emitter only. Which means you need to download the remote codes from somewhere, but I guess that means it is pretty universal as long as there's a way a mortal can create Irreco remote templates.

Re: The IR-feature
 

Yes it has iR :)
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n900-2917.php

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It does not have IrDA though. It's just a CIR port.

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Where is the IR-port located?