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Review on πŸ“Ί EU TV-B-Gone Keychain Universal Remote Control for Powering Off TVs by David Miller

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Too big Best in Audio & Video Accessories

My problem is not with the function of the product but with its physical design. what did you think you were doing?! The TV-B-Gone is significantly larger than my car and apartment keys and makes my key really bulky. Shining through the device, I see a very simple, two-layer, trapezoidal circuit board. and unreasonably large. The coin cell holder and a can-shaped electrolytic capacitor are the largest components (along with a few small chips) and could fit into a much smaller and thinner package. There is a lot of free space on the board, especially at the edges where there are no components, just mounting holes. I didn't order this as a gag, I ordered this device for peace of mind so I wouldn't have to be tormented by talk tv while waiting in doctor's offices etc. I'm tempted to 3D print my own slim body and cut ridiculous angles from the board but I can't do anything. What you thought, a trapezoidal shape and an aspect ratio of about 1:1 would go well. Are you all high?!?I guess I'll have to build my own now. I hate soldering so thanks for that. :P

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Good but not great

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May 30, 2023
So much fun. I take it to Costco or anywhere with ...