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On a random remote I just picked up, I see buttons labeled: Menu, Top Menu, Configure, Category, Setup, Option, two Enter buttons, two Mute buttons, several ban
by kabdib 16y ago
On a random remote I just picked up, I see buttons labeled: Menu, Top Menu, Configure, Category, Setup, Option, two Enter buttons, two Mute buttons, several banks of numeric entry 0-9, two channel changers, two volume changers, three different power buttons, two mutes, and four ways to change inputs.
I would much rather do this:
"Computer, show me some God damned teevee."
"Yes, boss."
I think it's likely we'll get decent voice-and-intent recognition before the remote control makers are brought, well, under control. Right now your average remote is like flying a fapping 747.
[I'm aware of the Apple remote. It seems cool, but I haven't used one.]
- nitrogen 16y agoRemote controls and home automation are a space that many a geek has tried to conquer with good code and proper UI design principles. Give it some time; it'll happen. Voice control will have its place, but I'm mostly convinced that, for people with one good hand, well-designed physical interfaces will always be better for most things.