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The remote control goes Eco

Loses the batteries for a bit of wind-up

NEWS: 8 August 2008 9:58 GMT by Stuart Miles

If you are always finding that your remote control for the television is running out of juice, or maybe you just want to be eco-friendly, then this might be the gadget for you.

The Wind-Up Remote Control uses hand power instead of battery power. Just winding the dial at the bottom of the remote 30 full turns is enough to provide a full charge, which should last you about a week according to the makers.

According to Gizoo, the online shop selling the gadget, "it's quick, easy and works with a huge variety of devices on hundreds of brands, including Samsung, Sony, Phillips and Panasonic" and can control up to six devices at once.

Yours for £19.99.

>> Link - gizoo


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  • Had one for over a year. A full windup is right. Fully wound for 30 turns lasts approx 1 hour if you're lucky and don't channel hop or change volume.
    I've gone back to eco-unfriendly battery operated controllers because at least they work.
    Nice idea but so poorly implemented
    Adrian, UK
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