The Power A Universal Remote Case for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS works with the company’s free Power A Universal Remote app. The Universal Remote Case allows your iPhone 3G or 3GS nearly full control of any infrared-controlled device. So you can have one remote to rule all of your IR toys.
It consists of a two-piece hard case that allows access to all of the buttons. At the bottom, it connects to the iPhone through the dock connector. The Power A Universal Remote Case for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS will cost you $60.
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I bought this remote and it has minimal functionality. You only get one fixed remote view and no other universal remote features. The previously announced L5 looks like a cheaper and better learning remote, but learning remotes are tedious to set up and can’t replace a missing remote.
The best choice in this emerging competition appears to be the Re by http://www.newkinetix.com. The Re has a built-in IR code database for instant setup of all of your entertainment devices and can learn as well. It also supports activities, favorites lists, and macros. The Re and the L5 work with the iPod touch as well as the iPhone.