Philips' new Prestigo SR-M8015 remote control "tablet"

Have you ever wanted to control things? Lots of things? How about everything? If you've been answering yes while psychotically nodding your head and smiling, you may like to know about the Philips Prestigo SR-M8015, the remote control with the crappy name and totally out-of-control footprint. The new addition to the company's Prestigo line is actually a large "tablet" remote, with a plethora of buttons at your two-handed disposal (including access to 15 separate devices), a color LCD screen in the center, and the totally antiquated / sexist "his and hers" option -- just in case you can't agree on any presets with your spouse / lover / good "buddy." Apparently the finish will go from drab, black plastic, to ultra-sexy chrome with "hot-stamped" detailing. No word on price or availability, but the SR-M8015 is expected in the next few months for around $150.

[Mitch R. @ Sep 10th 2007 5:28PM]

Can't get much more ugly than that.

[Rik @ Sep 11th 2007 2:03AM]

Indeed... my god that's ugly! Where has the sense and simplicity gone to?

[Johan S @ Sep 10th 2007 5:28PM]

Jerks! Why couldn't they just make it an LCD with a FEW OLED buttons.

Argh! Plus since Philips makes HDTV's they could also have the menu icons appear on the TV screen (in a non intrusive manner).

[Paul @ Sep 10th 2007 5:51PM]

What...no cupholder?

[Xzavier @ Sep 10th 2007 5:51PM]

The reason why I am sitting down on the couch flipping through the TV stations is because I don't want to do ANY work!

Damn... just looking at all of those buttons are making me tired!

[Paul @ Sep 10th 2007 5:52PM]

What..no cupholder?

[Evan @ Sep 10th 2007 6:15PM]

The Philips remotes are focused around the antiquated concept of "favorite channels". The kind of person who buys a $150 remote control probably hasn't flicked through channels looking for something to watch since the TiVo was introduced years ago.

[Paul @ Sep 10th 2007 6:19PM]

That being the case, even the Logitech Harmony 770 and above remotes implement it better. I mean worse case, if you really need it, the Logitech Harmony 1000 is a better option although ridiculously expensive. I'll pay a lot, but never over $100 for a remote.

[octoberasian @ Sep 10th 2007 6:18PM]

That's a big remote O.o

[iPhoneResidentObssesive @ Sep 10th 2007 6:38PM]

apple should make an iMote to go w/ the apple tv hell, why dont they just enter the tv buisness with an oled tv with apple tv intergrated. make the remote a multitouch interface to

[Crayola @ Sep 10th 2007 6:38PM]

WTF? Hello!? Can't anyone see this is one cheap Chinese knockoff? It doesn't even has a Philips brand logo on it! Gosh! To think my ticker PHG went berserk today, something good must be brewing...

Hey Jos! Check your source dude!

[PA @ Sep 10th 2007 11:12PM]

I'm like Steve Jobs, I hate buttons, touch screen with well desing interface is the future!