> The IR blaster is a feature I actually miss - it came in quite handy when sitting at a tiki bar -- I would change the channel of the TV's with it hahahaha.

I wish I had one. It would be a better remote for my camera - which does have an IR receiver. The original remote is just the size of a key fob (probably originally was one) and it does say in the manual that certain types of LED or IR remotes may trigger a shot. Tried all the remotes around the house, no luck.