I've had a play with iRule, and thinks it does just enough to allow you to control the very basic stuff.

I definately think there is a market for an iPad surround with hard buttons, similar to the Crestron solution.

The problem may be when Apple introduce the new range of iPad without physical docking ports. What would this surround interface to?

Interesting times...

I'd love to see some screenshots of your iRule panels Barry.

Cheers, Lee