Re: Fed up with losing your remote controls?



On 29 Nov 2005 11:38:06 -0800, mick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>>Stupid idea - do what I do. Just keep the remote on top of the TV;
>>when you want to change channels, just stroll over to the TV, pick up
>>the remote - and click. Easy!
>
>Errrmmm, what if you are channel hopping with the remote and then
>finally
>arrive at a channel where a two hour film you'd like to watch is just
>starting.
>I presume you get up and walk to the TV, put the remote on it and then
>walk back to your chair to enjoy the film. Is that right? Hardly seems
>worth
>having a remote!
>
>M.

Give the man a cigar!

d

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