whomper Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 When did it start where you needed a degree from NASA to turn a T.V on ? Every house I am in you need 2-3 remotes to get a T.V on. One for the cable box, one for the T.V itself. One has to be on channel 3 , one remote has 3 different sections. God forbid you click the wrong button and throw the channels off of 3 and cant manually get it back on 3. It throws you into TV abyss . My in laws house is the worst. You actually need Stephen Hawking to get that Fer on. 2 nights in a row I had to flat out go without TV because my brother in law, the TV master, is on vacation and unavailable to talk us through this epic procedure Is it just me ? (insert yes you're a dumb ass post here ) or has this process become a little too complicated ? Maybe at your own house you have it down but answer as if you are at a friends house for the first time and need to turn their TV on. Chances are you will need some instruction and at least 2 remotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 i think it is true= every house/setup is a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnlava Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 You need a harmony remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 You need a harmony remote. Im intrigued by your post and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter. please splain ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Whoever invented the clapper should take it to tv's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 You need a harmony remote. This is what I did when I reached a total of 7 remotes for my home theater setup. Simplifies everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I need an All in one too. It takes 3 remotes to watch a DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Get this. It is f'n wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Every time I'm at my buddy's house, I have tech nightmares. His system is connected to an X-Box and a high def receiver. Its "switch to component 1 this" "external input this" and etc. It has taken me minutes to get the damned Netflix on. He doesn't have a digital box and this is very frghtstrating to me. I even went out and bought an antenna but still cannot get local tv stations on. It is HDTV ready but still nothing. He looks at me like I'm an idiot and truth be told, I feel like one. Do I need to get an actual Digital box to receive tv stations????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Every time I'm at my buddy's house, I have tech nightmares. His system is connected to an X-Box and a high def receiver. Its "switch to component 1 this" "external input this" and etc. It has taken me minutes to get the damned Netflix on. He doesn't have a digital box and this is very frghtstrating to me. I even went out and bought an antenna but still cannot get local tv stations on. It is HDTV ready but still nothing. He looks at me like I'm an idiot and truth be told, I feel like one. Do I need to get an actual Digital box to receive tv stations????? true. its very frghtstrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosberg34 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Get this. It is f'n wonderful. +1. This remote will change your life. People will look to YOU for tech advice, girls will start to notice you, you'll probably be offered movie roles and endorsement deals, etc... You can thank Ursa and me later. Edited July 10, 2011 by tosberg34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 This super duper flat screen we got has ta be on cable ta change channel and tv ta adjust volumn or it knocks ya inta the abyss, if yer a channel surfer ya wanna hang yerself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 +1. This remote will change your life. People will look to YOU for tech advice, girls will start to notice you, you'll probably be offered movie roles and endorsement deals, etc... You can thank Ursa and me later. ya that looks easy to use, howbout 2 fgiggin buttons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnlava Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Harmony remotes take a one time input of all your electronics and then you'd push one or two each time you want tv, stereo, or whatever. You'll love it. Edited July 10, 2011 by boltnlava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I need to get my father in law one of these. If I hit the wrong button it takes him a good 5 to 10 minutes to make things right and get the channels back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 You need a harmony remote. +1. This remote will change your life. People will look to YOU for tech advice, girls will start to notice you, you'll probably be offered movie roles and endorsement deals, etc... You can thank Ursa and me later. almost as good as a wolf shirt. almost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Once a week or so my Harmony remote reminds me that I'm as dumb as a whomper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 there is a law in mathematics that says that the number of remotes needed to effectively operate a television set is n+1, where n = the number of remotes that you can locate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 there is a law in mathematics that says that the number of remotes needed to effectively operate a television set is n+1, where n = the number of remotes that you can locate :nerdchuckle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I thought for sure this was started by Lord Opie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I guess I'm the only one here who can press 1 button on 1 remote and get the TV going? Maybe comcast isn't so bad after all. Wait, what am I saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I actually just bought a refurb Harmony 900 last week for around $170 on logitech's website. It has the RF control so I will eventually hide all my componants in a closet to clear up all the cludder. The remote has the full manufacturers warantee and is in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Get this. It is f'n wonderful. I just got one of these. I'm not sure how I got thru the day without it. If it could make me a sammich... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 there is a law in mathematics that says that the number of remotes needed to effectively operate a television set is n+1, where n = the number of remotes that you can locate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Get this. It is f'n wonderful. Have 2 of these - they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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