If there ’s one gimmick that require some feature raped into it , its the remote control . Acoustic Research testify the ARRU449 universal remote at CEDIA today in all its Wi - Fi goodness . Available in October , the gadget ’s built - in Wi - Fi engineering allow you to use your connexion to get the latest weather news report , sports score , headlines and what ’s playing on your favourite channels right to the color LCD display on your remote control condition — which , by the way , now has a color LCD display .
The ARRU449 can treat everything from your videodisc role player to your DVR to a satellite receiver . Yes , its squeamish to not have to interchange the channel or squash the picture to see what ’s playing elsewhere , or change what the girlfriend is watching to get the belated sports scores , but for $ 399.99 , the girlfriend can go to hell — I ’m adhere with my sticky 3 - year old remote control .
ACOUSTIC RESEARCH “ WI - FI ” REMOTE have ON - REMOTE GUIDES , NEWS , conditions AND SPORTS INFORMATION
DENVER , September 6 , 2007 – provide a unparalleled combining of sophistication and simplicity , the young Acoustic Research Wi - Fi Universal Remote control a myriad of amusement product and employ the rest home Wi - Fi web to fork out an Electronic Program Guide and personalized news show , weather and sports headlines to the color LCD
display . The ARRU449 from Audiovox Accessories , which functions seamlessly without wires and without a computing machine , will be available in October with a suggest retail toll of $ 399.99
“ This advanced Acoustic Research Wi - Fi Remote is perfect for the consumer in a broadband - connected house that is seek a bare , lineal root for controlling multiple products , ” said Lou Lenzi , senior vice president , Cartesian product direction , Audiovox Accessories . “ to boot , there is wonderful demand for insistent access to the
latest news , sports and weather , and the WiFi remote expediently and efficiently deliver personalized template information , ” he added .
The Wi - Fi Universal remote operates as “ command central ” for controlling a virtually inexhaustible phone number of entertainment components including DVRs , DVD players , cable television and satellite receivers , DVD recorders , CD player , sound system and more . When not in use , the remote rests in a custom - designed excite rocker that keeps it quick for surgical operation at all times .
The ARRU449 utilizes the click365 ™ technology , wireless content and service meshwork evolve by tvCompass Inc. The Chicago - based ship’s company allow diverse wireless synergistic TV and real - time amusement services for the consumer , Wi - Fi , mobile earphone and PDA markets .
The Electronic Program Guide is automatically updated through the remote ’s wireless Wi - Fi connection , activate the category to continue watching television set while searching the on - outside covert for optional cable , satellite or analog or digital programme programming choices . With item-by-item customization capability , the viewer can take from “ All
Channels , ” “ My line , ” “ My show ” or sort the guide to display HDTV movies , family or sport programming . Another convenience alternative is the ability to view program point and set “ reminders ” for select programme times . The viewer is provided with updates through the Wi - Fi connexion of national headline news , sportsman , weather information and program guide listings base on your postal ZIP code .
As an added comfort station , the ARRU449 offers simple-minded machine apparatus right in front of your components with no wired PC connector needed . All you call for to know is the brand of component . The Wi - Fi remote offer activities that are simple to set - up for most common usage of a product . For representative , commands can be programmed to “ Watch DVD ” , “ Watch DVR ” , “ Watch Satellite ” with the pick of a soft - key image navigation on the LCD screen . On - CRT screen assistance for set - up of these function is also provide .
While deliver extremely advanced services , the ARRU449 is extremely consumer friendly . On - screen menus ply “ pop - up welcome ” support that includes essential feature descriptions that serve as a basic tutorial for easy product usage .
Among other advantage , the ARRU449 impart you the best options by provide an extensive library of “ smart code ” in the Wi - Fi remote to link together multiple branded product . Since it is a “ learning remote , ” the ARRU449 can easy double the function of all component distant control blade for instant fingertip dominance .
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