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IR Remotes with Letter Keys?
desau asks: "In the never ending quest to build a better MP3 player for my car, I've decided that I would like to be able to punch in letters via my IR remote. The only problem is that I can't find an IR remote with letters. I'm distinctly trying to stay away from the number pads with letters overloaded (such as phone pads) as they prove to difficult while driving. Also, it needs to work with the IRDA standard and work with LIRC. Anyone out there know where to look?"
Avoid that many buttons while driving. The wireless keybaord is a great idea for passengers to mess with. You need nothing more complicated than an external keypad (actually, less complicated is better... a 10 digit phone pad should do wonders). The best device? Try to interface a trackball. You would be able to adjust speed that you scroll through items with by simply moving the ball less or more, while only needing to grope about on it for a second, keeping your concentration where it belongs -- on the road.
If you could be told what you can see or read, then it follows that you could be told what to say or think - BoC