ThinkOptics’ is the leading foremost profitable product. It is the Wavit 3D Media-PC remote control to enjoy online media content on TV which won the award of CES 2008 Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honors. It boasts certain features like AirDial controls, Precision DirectPoint navigation, 3D Mouse for PC, Infrared learning which virtualizes on TV screen, XP SP2, MCE, and Vista compatibility, total customizable buttons, 2.4 GHz RF for extended range, On-screen keyboard, long battery lifetime, RF Button range, vibration feedback, direct pointing range and much more. The price of the product is one hundred forty nine dollar and ninety nine cents.

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Lantic Systems, which is specialized in developing high end integrated entertainment systems, recently introduced the most expensive remote control specially designed in pure gold named as Gold RC1 Remote Control at the METS 2007 EXHIBITION held at Netherlands. This would reach the users in December this year and would be priced at USD 30.000, making it the most expensive in comparison to the standard remote control retailing from USD 1050. This remote reminds one of an ash tray.

The Gold RC1 from Lantic Systems provides the sleek form factor and is designed in cool metallic finish and comes in a user-friendly functioning. The Gold RC1 in function facilitates control over TV/video/dvd, music/CD, internet, e-mail, CCTV, burglary alarm, lights, curtains, air-conditioning and inspection of navigation systems etc. This is an exclusive technology which is equivalent the other integrated state-of-the-art management and entertainment systems. To know more details of the product stay tuned with us till our next updation….

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Single room Home Theaters or multiple AV entertainment systems with more than one remote control can now be controlled with only one remote control MX-650. Easy to install and use MX-650 simplifies the operation of complex Home Theatres.

Installers can put any command on LCD Page and personalize screen’s iconography. As it works on Radio Frequency, it does not have to be in the line of sight of the equipment to be operated and it can control 100 feet away components or components in cabinets or behind doors.

Apart from unmatched flexibility and diagnostic capabilities, it also offers rock-solid Narrow Band RF and voltage sensors. Its easy to use capability can be judged by the fact that it sets the Theatre System to play a DVD with just one button. Motion Sensor turns on the LCD Screen automatically when the remote is picked up. The MX-650 has an inbuilt time/date display, rechargeable lithium ion battery, low-battery alert and a USB programming cable.

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Universal has recently introduced an all new Remote Control System MX-350 with RF Capabilities. The Radio Frequency (RF) operation offers up to 100′ range all the ways though walls, floors and doors, indoors or outdoors. The complete MX-350 controls up to 10 workings. All of the 10 components can be programmed by the users with the usage of 8 pages of LCD screens together with the 33 hard buttons. This remote control model permits the user to edit the content on every LCD screen precisely as they want. The great and strong memory of the MX-350 provides up to 472 probable Macro buttons and every macro can play back up to 190 steps by a single touch. Furthermore, the MX-350 facilitates the user to plan and set up to 40 preferred channels and the 8 LCD screens will exhibit the desired channels that are programmed. Additionally the remote control’s smart memory back-up function can preserve the programmed memory for even up to ten years. The device reaches the users with a warranty of 1 year on parts & labor if purchased from an authorized dealer. There is no word on the pricing and release date.

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JVC recently introduced its latest RM-A215 Remote in three color variations: black, white and silver. The Remote will be available from earlier November. Weighing just 130g (the attachment manganese dry battery including) works with 2 single 3 dry cell batteries. The remote buttons are easily readable. Users can very easily set the channel/volume button and the contrast. JVC’s RM-A215 corresponds to terrestrial BS 110 degree CS digital television. The remote operates from approximately 7m (approximately on front axis, with condition 4 - 8m) of distance.

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Marantz, a company that develops and sells upper-mid range to high-end audio products, has introduced a new line of universal remotes. This includes the flagship model RC9001 Universal Learning Remote that includes both WiFi and RF command and control.

On the company’s press release, the RC9001 was said to “meet growing custom installation and consumer demand for customized, upgradeable home entertainment technology, delivering simplified convergence and control for hundreds of different devices.”

Available for an MSRP of $1,800, this model boasts a large, 3.7” touch-screen LCD, a two-way feedback that can control things like Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.’s RadioRA lighting, and multi-room audio equipment, like Escient’s Fireball Media Manager.

At the CEATEC 2007, Hitachi unveiled a unique and awe-inspiring future remote controller design. The remote features intuitive user interface. There is not much info about these remotes but they have a great appeal.

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Niles Audio Corporation announced their latest system control remote called iREMOTE TS. This easy to use system control remote with color touch screen is exceptional in operating the award-winning IntelliControl ICS distributed audio/video system and automating sophisticated home theater systems. Employing the reliable ZigBee 2-way wireless technology, NILES iREMOTE TS enables the users to scan all the necessary metadata, select and play program material from menu based digital sources. Another great feature of NILES iREMOTE TS is that it can integrate with Niles HT-MSU home theater main system unit to manage all the major components in a home theater system.

With iRemote TS package you will get a hand held user interface with high resolution 3.5” color touch screen and a power supply. Designed with a minimal time consuming IntelliFile 3 wizard - based software, NILES iREMOTE TS will be put on display in Booth 606 at CEDIA Expo. This unique product from Niles can be yours in just about $1,299.95 from January 2008 onwards.

Philips introduced their latest Multimedia Remote SRM7500 at the CEDIA 2007. The latest remote brings with it Windows® Vista™ home entertainment alive. It also supports basic Windows SideShow functionality enabling the users to browse and play pictures, music, TV show and programming guides. Philips SRM7500 offers easy access to information such as newsfeeds, stock quotes and emails on the remote’s LCD display.

The remote control SRM7500 is engineered to allow more audio and visual content to be managed through a single device than ever before. It is designed to control PCs running the Media Center edition in Windows® Vista™ Home Premium along with any five other audio and visual devices. Without touching PC or TV screen users can access to songs and playlists, sorted by artist, album or genre. Designed to manage almost every TV, set top box, DVD player, VCR and music system, the SRM7500 will be available from October at a retail price of $199.99. Continue Reading »
Philips SRM7500 Multimedia Remote

Unveiling the designer Series of home audio, video, and automation products has been a tradition of Bang & Olufsen. Continuing this tradition, the company announced the availability of its Beo5 remote control in North America by Fall 2007.

The Beo5 is the fruit of dedicated 15 years research. It is a fully flexible and personalized remote control having a Universal language operative with all product combinations.

One can add buttons and functions to the Remote control by combining it with other remote-controlled systems such as draperies, lighting, windows or air-conditioning. Bang & Olufsen Beo5 is highly durable; even if it falls it will get no harm.

The remote control was put to various mechanical tests including hand lotion tolerance, extreme temperature handling, scratch resistance, and severe drop test. This revolutionary remote control will be available at an expected MSRP $560 USD ($660 CAD). The package will include a table charger.

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