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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. 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.