Remote Remote

Advantages: Good Features. Well Made
Disadvantages: A little expensive

...As mentioned in my review of the Wii Nunchuck I have had my Wii for a few weeks but haven?t had chance to review it so am starting with the peripherals. The Wii uses wireless controllers (it was the first games console to do this) that communicate with the main console via bluetooth. Unfortunately the Wii only comes with a single controller and as the main fun with the Wii comes from playing against friends and family I immediately purchased a second controller for £29.99 (it is hard to find them cheap anywhere on line or the high street). The controller is white plastic (the same as the Wii itself) styled like a small TV remote and is solidly made and feels even more so when the 2 AA batteries are put in. The remote which has a wrist strap (to prevent it flying from your hand and smashing your TV or other fragile items when you...

CarlG 14.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of NINTENDO Wii Remote - game pad

Universal remote that you need

Advantages: Simple to use, great interface, simple to program
Disadvantages: None

...We have DVD player, receiver, two sat boxes (Sky + Free to air European channels), TV. It was not a fun holding 5 remotes trying to find a right button. The remote you would need would always be hidden and missing somewhere. We bought Logitech Harmony 525 2 years ago. I knew it would work for me as I am a gadget man. I was slightly apprehensive about my wife and worried about my in-laws (when they come to visit us). I thought it might be too techie thing for them. It turned out as a very simple to use. I have setup 4 activities - Sat1, Sat2, DVD and CD. You program it on Logitech site using web interface and then sync your remote via USB cable. When you click say SAT1 button all necessary devices would turn on (TV, receiver (I listen TV sound over speakers), SAT box). When you press off button all devices are switched off. You...

JohnCheese 10.10.2008 · Read review
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Wii Remote Controller

Advantages: Innovation, Responsiveness
Disadvantages: Price, Ease Of Use

...I purchased the Nintendo Wii after weeks of searching the internet for a shop that hadnt sold out and once i found one available i bought it immediately. The package came with Wii sports and a remote controller and i have to say that i was quite impressed. The controllers work well with the console and in particular with wii sports. The biggest issue that i have with the remote is the battery issue. Whilst the batteries do last a long time when installed, to keep replacing them costs a fortune. I also have had this problem with my xbox 360 wireless controllers and would recommend anybody who was buying the controllers to also consider a quick charge kit to accompany it. The unit is very responsive and works very well, this depends on where you put the sensor that is supplied with the wii so make sure that you read the manual carefully...

simo7uk 01.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of NINTENDO Wii Remote - game pad

Wii Remote

Advantages: Great product, allows for playability
Disadvantages: None

...The Wii Remote My husband and I love our Wii machine and have had it for two years plus now and have still not tired of it. When we first bought the machine it came with two Wii remote which are basically essential pieces of kit because this is what allows you to play all the games. A Wii remote is basically the games controller and works by using motion sensing capability. The great thing about the Wii controller is that you don?t have to plug it in so it really lends itself to the interactive game play that is the beauty of the Wii itself. I hate it when you have to plug a remote in as it means you are really tied to the spot you are playing. With the Wii remote you can walk around and it gives you room to perfect your tennis backhand or golf swing for example. A Wii remote is approximately 7 inches long and about 2 inches...

Spottydog11 07.04.2009 · Read review
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FUNAI Digital and HDD Television set

Advantages: Very easy to set up, excellent quality picture. Great sound.
Disadvantages: None to date

...Bought in March this year. The picture quality is excellent and sound superb. Have to say that I am very pleased. It was very easy to set up, in fact once connected you only have a few buttons to push and the TV does the rest. To date I have nothing to complain about. I have now used s-video to s-video from my laptop to the TV and the picture is brilliant. The Funai is very easy to use sound quality can be adjusted and this set is HDD ready. To set up you can either use the set itself, the buttons are out of sight on the top with easy access and very visible. To use the remote simply click on the setup and to follow the on screen instructions and make adjustments as necessary to you liking. I have nothing more to add at the moment but if there is I will amend accordingly. I should also that on the rear of the set is a range of features...

dereklockwood 30.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Funai B 3206

Great remote at a low price

Advantages: Does everything you could want
Disadvantages: Small screen makes finding options difficult

...This is an absolutely great remote given it's cost. I used to have an One for All Kameleon which cost a lot more money than this. Setup was very very easy using the Software given and within 30 minutes I had a remote control which did exactly what I wanted. I use this to control my TV, Amplifier, BluRay DVD, Xbox 360 and Virgin Media Box. Every function of each device is catered for on the remote and the ability for the remote to transmit to more than 1 device at a time without having to switch any settings on it is fantastic. There are a couple of downsides to this remote. The first is the screen is very small in comparison to some others and scrolling through the pages to get to some of the more unique features of a device can be a pain, but overall this is great and well worth the investment...

kushik 10.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote Infrared Universal remote control for DVR, TV, VCR, DVD player, Audio system

Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote

Advantages: Control many devices using Infrared - easy to setup
Disadvantages: Can't control bluetooth or FM devices

...The Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote is used to control multiple devices in audio and visual systems (ie your tv, video, digital box, music players etc) Currently we use one to control an AV receiver, digital box and projector. Personally i think this is the best one i've used. Although initially to set up takes a bit of time (you have to load a program onto a computer and then add devices to the remote using the provided usb cable), the time it saves in day to day use and the practicality of one remote makes it a worthwhile task. If there is not a system listed that you want to control it has a neat feature which allow you to add other 'unknown' remote signals - its so easy - you just tell it you're going to add an 'unknown' and then point the 'unknown' systems remote at the logitech remote and it asks...

animalsticks 28.07.2008 · Read review
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Turn Your PS2 Into a DVD Player!

Advantages: Good looks, functions, remote gameplay
Disadvantages: Remote gameplay is dreadful!

...The Official PlayStation 2 DVD remote is Sony's official answer to all those cheap tacky third party DVD remotes. With this device you will be able to access all the functions you would expect from a DVD player at the touch of a button. Included in the box In the box you will get PS2 DVD Remote of course, along with two AAA Sony batteries which are required to power the DVD remote, they will last you quite a while as in about 3 years I have only changed them once! You also get an Infra-red Receiver Unit which you use on an old model PlayStation 2, this plugs into the control port and allows the DVD remote to function. You also get a driver update CD to update your PlayStations DVD firmware but when I did this nothing seemed to have changed! You also get a very substantial Instruction manual explaining all the various functions...

hackersupr 29.02.2008 · Read review
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Nintendo Wii remote

Advantages: Durable and Sleek
Disadvantages: Wired to the Nunchuck controller, battery powered.

...With the release of the Nintendo Wii, controller design was always going to be an integral part of the console. As a result, Nintendo have opted for the sleek approach, no bigger than an average TV remote. Working in tandem with the Wii Sensor Bar (which comes with the console), it allows for the gamer to point and use the remote as if they were in the game. This review is mainly to give pointers with many questions and queries often asked about the remote, as well as offering basic information about the use of the controller. The controllers work using AA Batteries (though an AAA battery adapter was provided in my Wii bundle) and this can be quite expensive especially if this console is played on very regularly. I recommend that Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries are purchased in order to get the full potential of the product. This...

slate_dawg 10.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of NINTENDO Wii Remote - game pad

Wii loves the Wii remote

Advantages: Sleek, attractive design. Gives a unique gaming experience
Disadvantages: Uses batteries..

...Wii remotes are wonderful! I find they give a unique console gaming experience that is not available with other console controllers. The great thing about the Wii remote is that it gives you a wireless gaming experience allowing you more freedom to move around whilst playing, and really get in to the movement and action in the game. Of course the downside to this is that it needs batteries, and if you use our Wii a lot - lots of batteries! The Wii remote is a really attractive design. It is pure white and is in a rectangular shape. There is a sensor at the top of the remote which is to be pointed towards the sensor bar which you place on top of the tv (which comes with the Wii console) The Wii remote fits in your hand really nicely, it is not uncomfortable to hold at all. You only use one hand to control the Wii remote (depending...

ivytoad 21.01.2008 · Read review
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