Chunghop RM-A4 6-Device Remote Controller Tablet [A Considerable Universal Remote]

Why opt for a universal remote such as the gorgeous touchscreen Logitech Harmony 1100 when, for but a fraction of the price, you can have this monstrous universal remote known as the – (editor advisory: take breath here) – Chunghop RM-A4 Universal TV/VCR/CBL/SAT/Dual DVD 6-Device Remote Controller Tablet sat beside you on the sofa (at the expense of your wife/partner/cat/dog/youself, etc, etc).

Measuring in at a considerable 297 x 210 x 34.5mm and powered by 37 AAA batteries (no, ok, its actually powered by 3 x AAA batteries), the (here we go again) Chunghop RM-A4 Universal TV/VCR/CBL/SAT/Dual DVD 6-Device Remote Controller Tablet offers the convenience of controlling up to 6 separate devices conveniently from one highly (not) compact unit though you’ll have to factor in a quick bus journey – or a brisk walk for the fitness freaks amongst you – between buttons whenever you wish to change channels, select differing equipment and so forth.

Billed as offering a ‘large built-in device database’ though, helpfully, the product page omits to mention just what’s included in said databse, the (ok, last time – promise) Chunghop RM-A4 Universal TV/VCR/CBL/SAT/Dual DVD 6-Device Remote Controller Tablet comes with ‘dual IR blaster emitters’ and additionally offers ‘permanent memory retention’ meaning that the device will not forget any programmed settings whenever you need to change the batteries. Marvellous (this technology business, I mean really, where will it all end?).

Capable, quite probably, of being lent against the wall to act as a nuclear fallout shelter for your entir extended family in the event of global Armageddon, the (see above) will set you back just shy of $29.