Remote control - infrared

Remote control - infrared
alaScore 83

9 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability, whereas opinions about the value for money and design are mixed.

usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Remote Controls the Remote control - infrared is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Sky + Remote - No complaints

 

I bought this to replace a similar one which had been playing up, slow to respond etc. Its early days but so far this one is working well. The range and responsiveness are both better, but I do wonder why this one is referred to as white (and...

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Amazon review summary for the Remote control - infrared

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Remote control - infrared from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Remote Controls on Amazon.co.uk.

usability

71% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Exactly what I expected

 

Sky+ remote which is identical to my old one - except that the buttons don't stick any more!

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Being Replaced Pronto

 

Being Replaced Pronto

Like the size - pretty streamlined. Now for the bad news: 1. I find the buttons tiny and hard to remember which does what. 2. there is repetition of one or two - no big deal and, 3. the IR port is pretty dodgy. Yeah, it does allow a controller to be...

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Standard....nothing more!

 

Standard....nothing more!

I thought the design of the whole thing was just basic, there is even the same button twice on the remote...hmmmm!then to add to the disappointment, when I use the adaptor with another dual shock controller it doesnt work! Didnt bother returning it as...

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It's a remote control for your PS2..

 

It's a remote control for your PS2..

There's not an awful lot to say about this remote control, you plug the IR module into your first controller port then plug your controller into it, sit back and control your PS2's DVD functions from the comfort of your armchair and er that's it!The...

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Just the job.....

 

Just the job.....

Need a remote for your PS2? - just get this one. It's very quick to install (10 seconds), and has everything you need (except on/off function - unless I've missed a menu button somewhere!). It dosen't look bad in Slot 1 - better than a set top receiver...

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Good remote but to many menu buttons

 

Good remote but to many menu buttons

This is a really good idea. there is no real problems with it. It has been thought out. but the unit has three menu buttons ??? it sits in the controler 1 slot. and ads another block to the big block called a PS2

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It ain't pretty....

 

It ain't pretty....

I've been waiting for the official DVD remote for 8 months and this seems to be the next best thing. It's good at the basics, but I don't understand why it has two 'MENU' buttons?! Only downside is the receiver is quite cumbersome and somewhat ruins...

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helped me

 

helped me

i bought a playstation 2 for me ill sister who was paralysed last year and i bought her this remote for the playstation and a few dvds with this remote you never have to get up and do anything its amazing and lite.

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