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Philips iPronto Does It with Linux

Posted by michael on from the lost-it-under-the-sofa-cushions dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The Philips iPronto may well be a gadget-lover's dream come true. Ever glance around the family room in bewilderment at the number and diversity of remote controls required to make your entertainment systems go? If so, you might think you know why Philips created this brainy new remote. But getting rid of all those little button-studded black plastic battery-eaters isn't all this Linux-powered marvel aims to do." And all for the low low price of $1700.

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  1. WWOD by stankyho · · Score: 5, Funny

    Could Ozzy figure out how to use this one?

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    eeww, I'll have a crab juice.
  2. all in one by syle · · Score: 4, Funny

    So now, with one small device, I can control the porn on TV, the porn on the web, AND the porn streaming from my computer? No wonder it costs $1,700.

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    /syle

    1. Re:all in one by Black+Perl · · Score: 4, Funny

      They don't call it the ipr0nto for nothing!

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      bp
  3. Eek... by Bvardi · · Score: 5, Funny

    At 1700 this device would actually cost more than all the things I would use it to control! :)
    (Hey I'm a geek on a budget)

    That being said - it does look like the ultimate in remote control bragging rights in one rather large (for a remote) package.

  4. For $1700 by teamhasnoi · · Score: 4, Funny
    it better come with a Greek chorus that announces the channel I'm on.

    (In unison) "He requires channel CXXVII. He changes the channel."

    Yes...for 1700 dollars, I could hire a kid to act as my remote, *and* get me a beer.

    Beat that Philips!