iPod touch I would buy a Touch if it had infrared

[Mrbobb]

To be used as an intelligent fully-programmable universal remote.

And no, no silly attachment, BUILT-IN.

Any other (Android?) alternative?

 

[Jessica Lares]

Some of the Samsung tablets have it I think. Infrared is not really that great on a portable device though. It interferes with other devices.

 

[Beeplance]

The main objective of an iPod touch is to be an entertainment device, a great portable music player and gaming device. I don't think having an infrared sensor is that important for it.

 

[YanniDepp]

Worst idea ever.

 

[zone23]

Sometimes I feel like the only person on the planet who's TV/Stereo are connected to my network.

 

[dictoresno]

IrDA is soooooo 2001 Nokia 8260's.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

I would upgrade my iPhone and iPad if they get an IR emitter.

 

[yinz]

Agreed. iPod Touch with IR would make it far more useful. It would be functional as a music player, camera, light gaming system as well as a remote. The remote app alone is not good enough.

I've been using the Veemote Zapper for half a year and enjoy using it. If only the IR sensor was built in instead of a dongle. Then I don't have to keep a device with a 30-pin connector.