Sony unveils waterproof universal remotes for deep-sea TV addicts
If you're very clumsy (or you love watching TV in the bathtub) Sony Japan has just the thing for you. The Rimotokomanda RM-PZ3SD universal remote comes in a palette of soothing colors, works with a wide variety of sets (including those by Panasonic / National, Toshiba, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Victor / JVC, Sanyo, Aiwa, Sharp, Funai / PRECIOUS, NEC, Fujitsu, Pioneer, Philips, and, of course, Sony), and offers at least a modicum of water-resistance for wet-handed TV viewing (we'll leave that part up to your imagination). To be unleashed on the Japanese buying public "soon" for ¥2,468 (around $26). More pics after the break.
[Via Boing Boing]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JeffDM @ Aug 31st 2009 5:58PM
I can see a water resistant remote for sound systems, for playing music while in a Jacuzzi or in a pool. You wouldn't want the remote for in the pool, but so splashing and dripping doesn't ruin it. I don't know about TV though,
miko34 @ Aug 31st 2009 6:32PM
My TV doesn't speak Japanese (yet) ... any chance for an American version of the remote?
Kyle @ Aug 31st 2009 6:32PM
Is it Beer Proof?
How many times has beer been spilled onmy remotes.
Kevin G @ Aug 31st 2009 11:04PM
The RTI U2 is way cooler. a lot more expensive, but it actually will send RF to its base station from more than 12" under water. that's impressive. plus it has a screen and stuff.
http://rticorp.com/products/u2.html