Amulet Remote actually listens when you yell at it

Now here's a novel concept. The Amulet Remote, designed specifically for Vista Media Center but likely adaptable to other setups, is a voice-activated controller that enables users to record a series, watch a recorded show, skip to a new playlist or queue up a photo slideshow by simply hooting and hollering. The built-in microphone is there to take whatever vocal abuse you feel is warranted, and there are even a few actual buttons if you're still fond of the tried-and-true approach. It's expected to ship in March for a palatable $299; have a look at what it can do for you in the video after the break.

[Thanks, Vanbrothers]

[NHAnimator @ Jan 12th 2009 1:16PM]

$299 is NOT palatable to me.

[Chad @ Jan 12th 2009 1:51PM]

I would like to see the definition being used for "palatable".

[matt @ Jan 12th 2009 3:09PM]

@Chad

I would say its under #2 - he used it correctly.

pal·at·a·ble (pāl'ə-tə-bəl) Pronunciation Key
adj.

1. Acceptable to the taste; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten.
2. Acceptable or agreeable to the mind or sensibilities: a palatable solution to the problem.

[Giroro @ Jan 12th 2009 1:19PM]

It needs to yell back, so I can find it

[dave @ Jan 12th 2009 1:28PM]

Exactly what I was coming here to say.

[Like_A_Glove @ Jan 13th 2009 4:17AM]

Chinese has done it again, though the remote is not exactly yells back, it plays Disney melodies (unlicensed presumably) and blinks a rainbow of colours when you clap your hands 3 times within 1 second.

Good idea, poorly executed.

[FILA @ Jan 12th 2009 1:33PM]

the thing wrong with all voice commands, is that you got to say it exactly how it will recognize it which will be a pain in the ass for me, "Photo, Photo Album number 3, Picture number DF345345, Zoom in, slide to the left tit."


haha

fuck all that

[AMiSH PiRATE @ Jan 12th 2009 4:11PM]

@FILA
"Photo, Photo Album number 3, Picture number DF345345, Zoom in, slide to the left tit."

Um... is barking out uber-specific commands like that to computer every fanboy's wetdream? the star trek is now.

[Sean @ Jan 12th 2009 1:49PM]

i want it to yell back when i lose it

computer voice: "you left me over here dammit"

[Shiz @ Jan 12th 2009 1:51PM]

"I SAID SPONGEBOB, NOT DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES!"

[Super S @ Jan 12th 2009 1:52PM]

I wouldn't use the voice commands. Too me it feels like too much effort to talk into it. I'd rather just scroll through lists myself.

[superhobo @ Jan 12th 2009 1:56PM]

$299 for a controller.

ONLY


Oh well, does it blend? -_-

[ChuChu @ Jan 12th 2009 2:09PM]

Enhance 224 to 176. Enhance, stop. Move in, stop. Pull out, track right, stop. Center in, pull back. Stop. Track 45 right. Stop. Center and stop. Enhance 34 to 36. Pan right and pull back. Stop. Enhance 34 to 46. Pull back. Wait a minute, go right, stop. Enhance 57 to 19. Track 45 left. Stop. Enhance 15 to 23. Give me a hard copy right there.

[Boarderwoot @ Jan 12th 2009 4:37PM]

did you intentially fire up your blade runner VHS for that little snippet? Or have you the entire movie memorized

[ChuChu @ Jan 12th 2009 5:34PM]

Sadly my memory is nowhere near that good. Google ftw! ;)

[snowglyder @ Jan 12th 2009 2:18PM]

This would be great for when I lose it. Can it say "Polo" when I yell "Marco"?

[becu55 @ Jan 12th 2009 2:20PM]

Buy it, use it, break it, fix it,
Trash it, change it, mail, upgrade it,
Charge it, point it, zoom it, press it,
Snap it, work it, quick erase it,
Write it, cut it, paste it, save it,
Load it, check it, quick rewrite it,
Plug it, play it, burn it, rip it,
Drag it, drop it, zip, unzip it,
Lock it, fill it, call it, find it,
View it, code it, jam, unlock it,
Surf it, scroll it, pause it, click it,
Cross it, crack it, switch, update it,
Name it, read it, tune it, print it,
Scan it, send it, fax, rename it,
Touch it, bring it, pay it, watch it,
Turn it, leave it, start, format it,

Technologic
Technologic
Technologic
Technologic

[skube @ Jan 12th 2009 3:20PM]

I love the ability to skip over ads with one command. Is this something new?

[Ogo @ Jan 12th 2009 4:54PM]

Amulet..... is their company slogan business in the front, party in the back?

[Jo @ Jan 12th 2009 7:20PM]

This should be on the crap list

[Rocketboy @ Jan 12th 2009 7:56PM]

Will it respond to "BE MORE FUNNY"?

If so, I'm in for 3.

[Denver_80203 @ Jan 12th 2009 9:03PM]

Could it respond to audio from the TV?

More importantly, if you have a clapper do all your lights go out when the commercial comes on?

[Josh L @ Jan 12th 2009 9:58PM]

Acoustic Research (Audiovox booth at CES) had a very nice voice operated remote, too.

[egloskerry @ Jan 13th 2009 1:30AM]

Now you're going to have to yell out "open Backdoor Sluts 5".