Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote

★★★★☆
3.5

based on 145 reviews  

 

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Category Average

★★★★☆
4.3

 

Pros

  • Easy setup (92)
  • Nice button configuration (87)
  • Durable (86)
  • Nice features (62)
  • Strong signal (51)
  • Ergonomic design (37)
  • Big (4)
  • Craftsmanship (2)
  • Never gets lost (2)
  • An entertaining gift (1)
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Cons

  • Incompatible (36)
  • Not enough features (31)
  • Weak signal (3)
  • 12 the keys do not work (1)
  • A bit on the heavy side (1)
  • A little too big (1)
  • Bulky size (1)
  • Buttons don't illuminate (1)
  • Can not turn tv on (1)

Best Uses

  • Replacement (67)
  • Upgrade (23)
  • High-end equipment (10)
  • Tv's (6)
  • Tv (2)
  • 1 remote instead of 3 (1)
  • Audio equipment (1)
  • Birthday gift (1)
  • Computers (1)
  • Conversation piece (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Brookstone

With giant buttons, this extra-large remote is easy to use and impossible to lose. Simple to program, this 6-in-1 remote controls your TV, VCR, DVD player, satellite, cable and auxiliary A/V device. It even features glow-in-the-dark buttons, so you can easily find the remote in the dark. Features 296 codes for most popular brands of A/V devices. Uses two AA batteries (not included).

5" W x 11" L x 1" H.

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Product Reviews

Last update: May 4, 2009

Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
You'll never lose this one....

"The initial reaction from everyone is laughter -- it's so big, and is such a huge contrast to your typical remote control, that it throws you for a loop. Aside from that, I've always wanted a remote control which handled just the basics, and organized the buttons in a clear and obvious way. Exactly what this one does. On the down-side I did find that it didn't work with some of my equipment (no code for it), ..." Read Full Review »

Sep 03, 2007 by California Don

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Does not seem to work with Olevia

"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..." Read Full Review »

Feb 06, 2008 by MickeyD

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Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote Review

You'll never lose this one....

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Incompatible

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The initial reaction from everyone is laughter -- it's so big, and is such a huge contrast to your typical remote control, that it throws you for a loop.



Aside from that, I've always wanted a remote control which handled just the basics, and organized the buttons in a clear and obvious way. Exac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 3 2007
California Don
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote Review

Does not seem to work with Olevia

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • Incompatible
  • Not Enough Features

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"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 ne …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Feb 6 2008
MickeyD
NYC
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[14 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote Review

ALL BUTTONS DO NOT WORK!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Buttons light up
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • 12 the keys do not work
  • Incompatible

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I would LOVE this product if it worked! [...] "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 18 2008
Barbara
Redmond, WA
 

Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote Review

Mediocre

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Incompatible
  • Not Enough Features

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"While I love the size simply because it prevents easy loss it lacks the compatibility with the following: reciever, tv , projector, vcr, and dvd player. I bought it as a replacement for my cable box remote because it tended to get lost, however, it only allows for power, and changing channels one at …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 22 2007
James
Virginia
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Brookstone Super-Sized TV Remote Review

Universal remote for dummies!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Replacement
  • Upgrade
 

"This universal remote let me do away with 4 separate remote controls. It is easy to program, virtually impossible to lose and the backlighting makes it very functional in a dark environment, which I prefer for watching TV. Friends and neighbors have commented on its usefulness and a couple have or …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 25 2008
Dean
Omaha, NE.
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