Gadgetell Giveaway: Philips RC9800i universal remote
Still using a bunch of different remotes to control your home entertainment center? Things are about to change. Gadgetell is giving away a Philips RC9800i universal remote control to one of you lucky folks!
What does this thing do? It’s got the standard infrared control, but it also can control things over Wi-Fi on your network. You can actually browse your network for media files from the remote’s touch screen. You’ve also got access to an electronic program guide from the remote.
How do you enter this giveaway? That’s super-simple. Register with Gadgetell and leave a comment to this post. If you are already registered, just submit a comment. Remember, you must be registered for your comment to count as an entry! It’s that easy.
The contest will be open until February 28th. Comment away!
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Product Page: [Philips RC9800i]
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I really need one. I have a TV, VCR/DVD, Playstation 2, and a satellite receiver remote. I really need a universal remote.
on January 26, 2009 at 09:58 AM - LINKI shall hold the remote of power and all will feel the wrath of the Couch Potato King.
WiFi and touchscreens and whiskers on kittens….these are a few of my favorite things…
on January 26, 2009 at 10:02 AM - LINKwow, i want this thing. i’m particularly intrigued at the wi-fi capabilities
on January 26, 2009 at 10:27 AM - LINKthat is too cool. I’d love to get that. Thanks!
on January 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM - LINKBetween the two DVR’s, AppleTV, DVD, plasma, and DirecTV, I would love this remote. Thanks for all you guys do.
on January 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM - LINKShould go nicely with my digital converter box.
on January 26, 2009 at 12:01 PM - LINKWow! This is perfect for my dad, at home we call him “The King Of The Couch Master Of The TV” with this thing he’s gonna feel like a god. I can imagine him trying to tweak the thing to control my life and spy on my mom or some S**T like that.
on January 26, 2009 at 12:04 PM - LINKJust mentioned to the family yesterday why I now understand why someone would pay such ridiculous prices for all in one remotes. Coincidence? I think not.
on January 26, 2009 at 12:18 PM - LINKi need this to take back control of my life!
on January 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM - LINK..A remote with wifi…..sigh…...
on January 26, 2009 at 12:49 PM - LINKCool. I want one.
on January 26, 2009 at 01:42 PM - LINKInteresting device, at 1st glance thought it was some sort of GPS or PMP. Who knows, I might even win it ?
Mike
on January 26, 2009 at 03:34 PM - LINKseems like it works better if your registered. Way cool remote.
Mike
on January 26, 2009 at 03:39 PM - LINKI could really use this. It looks exactly like I am searching for.
on January 26, 2009 at 07:00 PM - LINKI want to win.
on January 26, 2009 at 07:02 PM - LINKGot a wide screen with a cable box and sound system -3 remotes -
on January 26, 2009 at 07:04 PM - LINKYes I need this
Our remotes are on the fritz…we could use this!
on January 26, 2009 at 07:09 PM - LINKPretty cool.
on January 26, 2009 at 07:11 PM - LINKMore than cool…
on January 26, 2009 at 07:16 PM - LINKThis seems awesome. The wifi is a plus.
on January 26, 2009 at 07:19 PM - LINKawesome device
on January 26, 2009 at 07:28 PM - LINKThis would be beyond cool. I have a home theater, directv, xbox360, tivo, dvd recorder and slingbox hooked to my tv.
on January 26, 2009 at 07:55 PM - LINKMacho squared
on January 26, 2009 at 08:07 PM - LINKThis is terrific
on January 26, 2009 at 08:12 PM - LINKI could get rid of 7 remotes with this.
on January 26, 2009 at 08:32 PM - LINK