I throw away remotes when I bring new equipment home. How do I survive in such a world? #1 I only buy equipment that has all the needed controls on the base unit. #2 I have my damn kids push the buttons so I don't have to get up off the couch.

Life is good.

Posted by: Dad on June 14, 2003 08:36 PM

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My Sony Clie has software intended to aggregate remotes, but I haven't tried it yet... What I would really like is for manufacturers to think about the usage situation when designing remotes. Typically, we turn the lights low/off when watching a movie, and it's a hassle to turn them on to pause the movie. It would be nice if there were a switch which would light the remote buttons, or if there were raised symbols on the buttons, not just paint.

I'd also love it if DVD and VCR manufacturers' remotes could simply learn the volume control for the television. I don't ask for a completely integrated universal remote, but one which transferred a really important task like adjusting the volume would at least allow us to use one remote during a scenario.

Posted by: Frank on June 16, 2003 08:45 AM

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