And most TV remotes will be able to control the third party box too, assuming it's not developed by total control-freaks beyond that of even a popular controlli

And most TV remotes will be able to control the third party box too, assuming it's not developed by total control-freaks beyond that of even a popular controlling fruit company - my fruitTV comes with the world's worst remote, but at least I can use my TV's remote to control the fruitTV too.