08-04-2006, 08:17 PM
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Channel surfing for $299
Yep, there's a new sophisticated universal remote out there for a mere $299. The Thomson Acousti Research WiQ Universal Remote Control has a built-in Wi-Fi to retrieve broadcast, cable, and satellite program guides from the Web before displaying that information on its own color LCD. It also has a ticker that scrolls news, sports, and weather updates. I can remember when my dad was excited to not have to move from his comfy spot in his recliner. What would Archie Bunker have done with this gadget?
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08-04-2006, 09:53 PM
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Hmmm sounds too high tech for me I cant even program a regular remote let alone try and run a high tech one.
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08-05-2006, 09:49 PM
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He-he -- It would be nice to have an all-in-one remote, but cheaper universal remotes exist. I would be afraid to have this one around a toddler. Can you imagine a $299 remote in the toilet?
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08-05-2006, 09:54 PM
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yes that would be myu house ive had cell phones fish and hot wheel cars down the toilet So I dont know ide probably have to cry.
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08-05-2006, 09:55 PM
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I suppose a person could keep it in a special, vinyl case for such accidents. But what person with a toddler can afford a $300 remote?
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08-05-2006, 10:03 PM
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I know I wouldnt spend that much I enjoy the universal remote for 20 bucks HAHAH
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08-05-2006, 11:14 PM
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My two year old nephew once "hid" his dad's remote. They still haven't found it and have since fallen back on one of those similar $20 remotes. It works great but it doesn't have a ticker. Then again, they don't have any cable or satellite tv, so they don't need the clicker. Remember the day when the majority of America got only three channels?
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08-05-2006, 11:16 PM
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Yea and those 3 channels wer eyour local news and sitcoms HAHA
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08-06-2006, 12:59 AM
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I have looked for a long time for a universal remote to control all my home audio/theatre components and have had no luck. I don't think I would spend that kind of money for a remote even if it would do the job for me!!
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08-06-2006, 12:51 PM
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I don't use half the buttons on the regular remote. I don't know what I would do with all that other stuff. And the price is more expensive than all my textbooks for this coming semester!
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