Philips SRU7140 - Universal remote control - infrared
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(2.5 out of 5)
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(5 out of 5)The first sliding remote control
It's a lot smaller than i thought, who says it's a remote, at a glance looks more like a sliding mobile phone about the same size plus the design of the buttons on the lower part, minus the LCD display which are on some remotes. When open still short, remote controls usually about eight inch long and onwards,as for replacement remote controls - eg. for use of dvd players don't have specific functions (multi-angle, subtitles, repeat and audio) only the original remote goes with the hardware, SRU 7140 has this function. It operates 2x (although says one on product info page) CR2032 button batteries rather than standard AAA or AA, when select device function it's lights up blue also the buttons are soft touch. Five star rated for design and the ease of use.
(1 out of 5)Dinky yes, quality no
Yes the product is dinky hiding the mass of buttons u never use on a remote. However it just doesn't have enough buttons to allow a complete replacement for even a TV let alone DVD & STB. The overloading of functions onto the compass rose for teletext+play+arrow functions is OK until your STB needs all three and u can only have 2 (normal and shifted) functions associated with a button.
However the clincher is the poor build quality. If u keep it closed it is OK. But open, it rattles like a cheap plastic toy.
To cap it all after only 2 months moderate use the supplied battery was so low the unit starts failing. Hopefully the new one will last nearer the stated 12 months lifetime!
The design in principle is a good idea, but it needs much better build quality and an extra 4 separate coloured teletext buttons at least.
(1 out of 5)Garbage
Totally useless as a learning remote. Programming is difficult, build quality is laughable. It refuses to learn a single command from my Philps DVD player. I could understand it if it was a different manufacturer.
As a learning remote, this is without doubt complete garbage. Don't buy one!
Philips - shame on you for releasing this junk!