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jakx · 08-12-2007, 13:48

Why is it that the quality of remote controllers seems to be falling, even with the high-end TV's?

I had fancied Sony's KDL-40W2000, a friend (with 3 'kids') paid good money for one a couple of months ago - great piece of kit ... but the remote is already scratched and looking seriously worn out!

That a company of Sony's standing is supplying painted plastic mouldings is, in my view, bad practice; my 7 or 8 yrs old Sony TV controller is pristine in comparison because the shell is manufactured using coloured plastic and is all the better and more durable for it!

Anyone know if the KDL-40W3000 is similarly compromised by a poor quality remote, the website doesn't reveal anything at all?

niall campbell · 08-12-2007, 14:05

most remote controls are nearly obselete as sky remotes/ freeview remotes are used more

jakx · 08-12-2007, 14:45

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Originally Posted by niall campbell

most remote controls are nearly obselete as sky remotes/ freeview remotes are used more

Accepted, but that doesn't excuse 'big names' supplying inferior products in the box - would probably be better and cheaper to produce a grey or black moulded remote ... imo!
Ugh! this ongoing pre-occupation with bright sparkly silver

johnkyte · 08-12-2007, 15:22

No Sky remote will work my Aldi-Tevion 32" LCD tv

I wish it would

08-12-2007, 13:48	#1
jakx Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 265	Remotely Interesting ? Why is it that the quality of remote controllers seems to be falling, even with the high-end TV's? I had fancied Sony's KDL-40W2000, a friend (with 3 'kids') paid good money for one a couple of months ago - great piece of kit ... but the remote is already scratched and looking seriously worn out! That a company of Sony's standing is supplying painted plastic mouldings is, in my view, bad practice; my 7 or 8 yrs old Sony TV controller is pristine in comparison because the shell is manufactured using coloured plastic and is all the better and more durable for it! Anyone know if the KDL-40W3000 is similarly compromised by a poor quality remote, the website doesn't reveal anything at all?

08-12-2007, 14:05	#2
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	most remote controls are nearly obselete as sky remotes/ freeview remotes are used more

08-12-2007, 14:45	#3
jakx Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell most remote controls are nearly obselete as sky remotes/ freeview remotes are used more Accepted, but that doesn't excuse 'big names' supplying inferior products in the box - would probably be better and cheaper to produce a grey or black moulded remote ... imo! Ugh! this ongoing pre-occupation with bright sparkly silver

08-12-2007, 15:22	#4
johnkyte Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7	No Sky remote will work my Aldi-Tevion 32" LCD tv I wish it would

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