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5" W x 11" L x 1" H.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Springfield, OR on 6/30/2008
Great product. The quality is excellent and it was easy to set up.
from Fort Wayne, Indiana on 6/6/2008
This Super-Sized Remote was VERY easy to setup, works great with ALL of our different electronic devices, and doesn't get lost in the couch! I've run across one limitation, although not a surprising one ... the MENU key correctly calls up the MENU on our Cable Box, but I found no way to maneuver within the MENU. Otherwise, all features worked perfectly. This will serve wonderfully as a supplemental remote, allowing more than one person to control the the standard, most-used features.
from Plainfield, IL on 5/3/2008
Easy to find!
from Venice, FL on 5/2/2008
GREAT GIFT! Kids can't hide it; Dad can't lose it in the cushions; Mom doesn't have to search for it. The all-in-one "clicker" for everyone in the family ... a conversation piece and fun to use. I keep re-ordering for friends and relatives.
from Bloomsburg, PA on 4/26/2008
This was purchased as a birthday gift for the man that has everything. It was received very well. Even though it was considered to be a gag gift, the over-sized remote control works great!
from Greensburg, PA on 4/19/2008
We bought this unit for the members of our family who are approaching 90 years of age. The large button configuration means they can see what to press at a glance and they can press one button at a time easily. It's a simple idea, but a great replacement for the tiny buttons that come with most modern video equipment. It installed easily, too.
i have tried this on several tvs around the hose and only found 1 that didnt work with it. but over all this thing is great.
from Philadelphia,Pa. on 3/7/2008
Not only is this easy to use and handle.But it lights up in the dark,so the most used functions are easy to find.
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from poughkeepsie new york on 3/3/2008
we use the product because mi wife has poor eye sight and loves to watch TV
from BI Hawaii on 2/10/2008
Easy to program for basic tv use. Not able to program with our dish network unit, maybe beacuse it uses infrared and this doesn't. Also unable to program to use with our Sony Blu ray. Too bad we really liked the size....
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from NYC on 2/6/2008
I have tried every code and every trick I can think of but it will no work with my Olevia. It does work with my cable box--although the "back" function does not work so it isn't even quite up to the task when a code does work. I wish Brookstone had an update page because perhaps they could supply new codes as they try to make it work with other units like my Olevia
from Ramstein AB, Germany on 2/3/2008
Our remote was always lost. I bought this as a gag gift, but it turned out to be very useful since it never gets lost. Programs in just seconds and it is very easy to use.
from Glen Rock, NJ on 1/25/2008
don't need your glasses to use it
from Reading, PA on 1/23/2008
Extremely easy to set up!!!
from San Diego, CA on 1/17/2008
Always gets a chuckle when opened as a gift. Then, amazes everyone with it's large buttons for those who can't read small items, simplicity for those not technically savvy and practicality for combining all media equipment into one remote. Great for all ages!
from Roseburg, OR on 1/13/2008
My husband was always losing the remote controls. We needed 2 of them to operate the TV. Now it never gets lost, everything is on the one remote, and it was very easy to set-up.
from Nashville, TN on 1/11/2008
This was a gift for my father. It's a good gift for the price and works fairly well. The only trouble he's had so far is the incompatibility with the Digital Video Recorder on his satellite, he still needs to have other remotes nearby to check programming.
from Tacoma, WA on 1/11/2008
This product would be just about perfect if it had a cursor button so that you could use it with DVD and cable TV menus. I can turn my DVD player on, but many of my disks require you to select "play" from a menu. This remote cannot accomodate that.
from Chanhassen, MN on 1/11/2008
Now we don't asdk every day, "Where's the remote?"
from Southbury, CT on 1/11/2008
the only problem is that I have an older TV and would not connect with my DVD/VHS and TV together. It does turn on/off the TV and change channels etc, but not the other equipment.
from Forest Grove Oregon on 1/11/2008
It was even bigger than I expected, it was great. I got it for my husband that always cant find the regular clicker or my son carries it with him around the house. Now, he doesnt loose it and my son doesnt want to carry this around, too big for his little hands:)
from Texas on 1/11/2008
Great for a laugh at getting older. Too big and unsightly to have lying around. Does not program with ALL the many sources used today.
from Pgh., PA on 1/9/2008
Given as a gift to a person who has macular degeneration and can not read the numbers on regular remotes. This is givng him a small piece of freedom so he doesn't have to rely on others to change channels or start movies.
from titusville, pa on 1/8/2008
I like that it is large - can't lose it and that it glows in the dark. Nice features.
from Traverse City, MI on 1/7/2008
Its a great conversation starter! I is very hard to lose and great for joke that actully works very well!
from Durham CT on 1/7/2008
This remote is not easily lost. It's been dropped by the kids and stepped on by the dogs, and it still works. Very easy to program, but didn't have our cheapo DVD player and I didn't have the patience to go through number-by-number setup. We like this remote! I did see a similar product much cheapter at a local retail establishment, but I don't know if the quality would have been as good. Happy shopping!
from Pennsylvania on 1/7/2008
This product was very easy to set up. It's practaical for the "older" people and "fun" for the younger. In fact, I plan on buying another one for my son.
from Coventry, CT on 1/6/2008
Orignally bought for me as a gag gift to match my super-sized desk top calculator; this remote ended up running our entire entertainment center.
I haven't figured out how to use it to simulate every option on all the remotes for all the devices but it operates the basic options for all of them and makes it easy to just watch TV, Movies and listen to music.
from falmouth, ma on 1/6/2008
We use the remote in the play room because we were constantly hunting for the small remote, this one is great.
from Sturgeon Bay, Wi on 1/5/2008
bought two
from Las Vegas, NV on 1/5/2008
Easy to set-up. Please note that this is indeed the BIGGEST remote that you could possibly buy. You have to laugh at it when you see it. My Granddaddy has a hard time seeing, yet he could easily operate this remote. I highly recommend it!
from Boston. MA on 1/5/2008
I LOVE THE SIZE OF THIS REMOTE. NO MORE, "WHERE IS THE REMOTE CONTROL?". IF YOU SIT ON THIS ONE, YOU'RE GOING TO KNOW IT. I PUT IN THE CODE NUMBERS AND IT WORKED INSTANTLY. LOOKS LIKE A BOOK.
I REALLY LIKE MINE. I JUST WISH MY HANDS WERE A LITLE BIGGER, AS I AM A PETITE.
SHIRLEY
from VA on 1/5/2008
Programs easily and never gets lost in the couch cushions. Two hands needed.
from New Hampshire, USA on 1/5/2008
Even with multiple remotes, we also lose them--this one never gets lost. It works with the TV and VCR, which is most of the battle. Buttons are so big even the cat can shut off the TV!
from Melbourne, FL on 1/5/2008
My grandmother is 83 and VERY technically challenged. She was having trouble with the 3 remotes she uses for cable, dvd and vcr. She was always confused about which to use and when and the buttons were hard for her to see. This remote solved all those problems.
from Chicago, IL on 1/5/2008
My dad just loved this. He doesn't even need to wear his reading glasses to operate the TV anymore. It brings a smile to his face when he uses it. The remote was a priceless gift.
from Huron, OH on 1/5/2008
I purchased this product because our children constantly loose the remote. With its large size, it has certainly been easy to find.
from Sacramento, CA on 1/4/2008
This product is great if you have arthritis or vision problems. However, it is bulky to hold in one hand, does not have all the features you might want, and it is easy to "accidentally" push an button without intending to.
from conroe, tx on 1/4/2008
I got this as a joke for my husband because he is getting older and can't see without his cheater glasses; but, it really works and we never loose it!
from Mesquite, TX on 1/4/2008
It's real easy to use. The BIG buttons are GREAT!!!
from Wyoming County on 1/4/2008
My husband uses this product from his side of the bed for his use. It was his main Christmas present. We can now have our own remotes and there isn't any disagreements anymore. The only drawback is that there isn't a button for "previous channel". The buttons are a good color and easy to see.
from Modesto, CA on 1/4/2008
our old remote was wearing out and often misplaced. This has been a big help
from ORLANDO, FLORIDA on 1/4/2008
CONSOLIDATE REMOTES INTO ONE.
from Mpls, MN on 1/4/2008
Purchased for my Mom who is elderly and doesn't see well. She loves it.
from White Marsh, MD on 1/4/2008
My elderly father thought it was crazy, but then realized that he wouldn't have to call the cable guy every time he pushed the wrong button on his smaller remote. Excellent for this particular situation.
from Southeast Michigan on 1/4/2008
My wife is legaly blind 20/200 and loves being able to read the buttons on this remote. It was her favorite Chrismas gift!
from Telluride, CO on 1/4/2008
I bought this for my Dad for Christmas as a gag gift because he is always squinting when using his remote but it was of surprising quality so he is really going to use it!
from Lynbrook, NY on 1/4/2008
My mother-in-law (91 years old) is legally blind. With this size she can make out where the buttons she needs are. It has helped her tremedously.
I am returning it only because it does not have a previous channel button. I received it as a gift and I did not get a chance to check it out.
Manual needs more information on the DVD and Satellite portion. No eject button Will not work on the Satellite side
Could not program it for Akai LCT2674AD. What good is it?
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I was excited to receive this gift but was quickly disappointed to find out it won't work with my receiver. I was able to quickly and easily program the TV, VCR and Cable. However, it won't work with my Denon receiver. And there is virtually no customer support. So if you give this as a gift be sure to include the receipt so they can return it if it is incompatible.
from Greenville, NC on 12/21/2007
I got this remote as a joke/Christmas present for my granparents...It was the talk of the house...so big..it got so many laughes but the remote works so good...everyone loves it! I encourage getting two or three of them! Awesome gift!
from Orlando, FL on 12/20/2007
Got this for my father, who is not remote-savvy. Much easier for him to operate than the 3 remotes that he was using. Plus, he doesn't have to point the remote directly at the component being operated!
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from Willimantic CY on 12/20/2007
Even with my glasses off, I can find this remote! It started off as a gag gift, but now I'll be ordering more!
from New York on 12/20/2007
The remote works well and the signal is pretty strong. I would recommend this to a friend, however it is built a little too big for small hands and therefore heavy in weight.
from Sacramento, CA on 12/19/2007
Great for use in dim-lit areas Large, easy to use, however not compatible with all features on A/V equipment.
from North Carolina on 12/19/2007
This was purchased for my grandfather who has lost some of the dexterity in his hands. The largge buttons are easier to find and press, Though his vision is fine, I imagine it would also benefit someone whose sight is less-than-perfect. It has a bit of weight to it, but that shouldn't be a problem for most people, and you can always just leave it on a table and push the buttons while it's lying there. The button choices are limited to the basics so programming it to handle special features on your equipment is out. Overall, it's a great solution to our needs.
from Lynchburg, VA on 12/19/2007
This was the perfect gift for my father who has a hard time finding the remote and reading the keys on the remote!
from Bridgewater, NY on 12/4/2007
Season Greetings. We like our remote however when trying to wrap as a Christmas gift we notice a whole extra piece of plastic protruding from package--this protrusion will not go through the United States Postal System very easily. We look and see it only contains directions. Why not include directions in the original package? and not add this extra piece of plastic. Save lots of money on plastic material too! Thanks blessings for the holidays.
from UK on 11/27/2007
Great product for those with visual impairment, really easy to program, but once set up you cannot program the video/dvd/cable units from this remote. So still need to retain the other remotes. Whats the point? Would be great if it worked
from Orange County, CA on 11/11/2007
I gave this remote control to my father as a gift and he got a good laugh out of it, but after using it, he really has gotten used to it and I don't think he will ever go back to a normal sized remote.
from CO on 11/7/2007
i bought this for my EXTREMELY hard-to-gift father, for a joke. He loved it.
from Ocean City, NJ on 11/4/2007
Not sure why a Sony VCR/DVD combo code is not in book? Tried auto programming but that did not work
Unable to rate because I can't use it on my Vizio TV. Bought it for a visually impaired person. Looks great but is useless to me.
from Casper, WY on 10/23/2007