I know my unborn child isn’t due until December, but I really think I deserve a Father’s Day gift anyways.
And I have the perfect thing.
ESPN is coming out with the coolest looking, feature-packed remote control that I’ve ever seen. It’s got a friggin’ web browser in it and has wireless capabilities.
You can see a large shot of the remote below, but in the meantime, here are the features:
- Remote sets up in same room as TV equipment
- Powerful branded search-for-equipment setup
- Programmable learning remote with advanced macros and activities
- Wireless updates of new equipment codes
- Automatic backup of user-programmed remote control settings
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with charging cradle
- USB interface for power
- Light sensor adjusts LCD to room brightness
- WiFi, 802.11 b/g wireless access
- Vibrant, 2.2� QVGA color LCD display
- Click365sm wireless network provides instant updates to TV listings, sports, weather, news, and more
- Real-time access to sports news, scores, game updates, box scores, standings, ESPN.com, fantasy leagues, stats, schedules, and more
- Browse TV listings with multi-day guide; works with broadcast, cable and satellite
- Create personalized TV listing guides
- Internet browser provides links to online content, information, and search
- Versatile messaging feature lets you text your friends and family – remote-to-remote, email, and mobile phone
- Advanced Microsoft Windows® operating software
One thing that puzzles me about the thing though. They stress that you don’t need a PC to set it up, but the thing is Wireless and has a USB cable for recharging. So….pretty much you still need a computer, otherwise, why would you have a wireless network? And I guess if it comes with a plug-in to the wall USB adapter, that’s cool, but otherwise, you may still need a PC to power it up.
But who cares. The remote looks frakking awesome, but the $300 price tag is daunting. It’s already available for pre-order over on Amazon.com and at that price tag, you get free shipping! *grin*
The only downside, Stewart Scott and Stephen A. Smith somehow receive compensation.
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that thing is crazy. hard to justify the price tag but would certainly be a fun toy.
Would even be better if it flipped open like an enV and you had a keyboard in there
give them time. they will probably come up with that version soon enough.
Congrats although belated on the new addition to the Chandler Mike family
So… are you saying you want this more than a Blu-Ray player? It’s so hard to keep up with your vices.
Thanks Bill
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@ Jina – No, I really don’t want any of them right now
Wow! That thing is amazing. However, at $300, that’s a bit steep and least for now.
@Mike -dump the blu ray and go for the remote!
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I don’t think I can justify a remote that costs more than my current television…and possibly my computer…
@ Scotty – I think I’ll save the money for sod in the yard
@ Jason – I think we’ve discovered your main problem…you have a TV that costs less than $300
@ Mike -sound decision. lol
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Again, I didn’t understand anything that this thing does. Can it change channels?
Ana, I’m not sure it can do that