TV-B-Gone Universal TV Power Remote Control Keychain by Cornfield Electronics
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Digital camera reviews of TV-B-Gone Universal TV Power Remote Control Keychain
Digital camera Review: Works GREAT!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have an older version of this gadget - it will pretty much turn off any TV around except for my father in laws rear projection Sanyo. I'd assume the newest "3.0" version would handle that. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it eats batteries (new version supposedly better), the plastic housing is on the cheap side, and the styling is straight out of the 1950s - I wish it really did look like a car alarm keyfob! But I wouldn't be without it, the proliferation of blabbing TVs drives me NUTS! My favorite place to zap is in the Dr.'s office.Digital camera Review: Works...but wish infrared went through glass
Summary: 4 Stars
Works as advertised...but unfortunate that infrared doesn't work through glass...would be great to turn off the tv from outside the house.Digital camera Review: Works Great, Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1S6R54OCZ3V2L Here's a video of me using the TV B-Gone on a Panasonic Television.
I've used it on only three tv's at home so far.. On/Off Times below.
1 Second -Panasonic
2 Seconds -Samsung
1 Second -Westinghouse
Turns on and off tv's, does the job great so far.
It mute's my ipod sound system for some odd reason, but that's the least of my worries.
Longest range so far has been 25-30 Feet and worked fine on the Samsung.
Shipping was excellent and quick from Orion Telescopes, I totally recommend this product to anyone wishing to have fun.
Digital camera Review: Really great! And a lot faster than I thought it would be.
Summary: 5 Stars
WOW! This product is amazing. It works on every T.V. I even tried it at school. Tv-B-Gone is a whole lot of fun! Trust me on this, you will enjoy it!
Digital camera Review: Few setbacks, but still fun
Summary: 3 Stars
I was giddy with excitement when this product arrived on a Saturday morning. Like everyone else who got this product, the first thing I did was press the button.
And wouldn't you know it, my TV (regular projector TV, probably 17-inch) immediately turned off--despite the fact that I wasn't even facing it.
Many moons and shopping trips to electronics stores, restaurants and grocery stores later, I've noticed a few things about it.
First, the design. I don't know about anyone else, but the device looked much smaller in the pictures. In my hand, its diameter is bigger than a poker chip and its thickness is a little much. Also, it's very light, which makes me wonder why they didn't bother making it smaller because this isn't an easy thing to conceal during use. The shell is pretty hollow so it makes a lovely clunking noise with all your other keys and nic nacs.
Second, the signal is not that strong. It works almost instantly if you're pointing it directly at a TV within 10ft. Outside of that, it could be a little tricky. I wasn't able to shoot from inside the pocket of my wool winter jacket, but works through my light fleece.
Another thing, this also turns TV's on, so if you're trying to clear out a rack of TV's at an electronics store, you may end up turning a couple on accidently that you've already turned off.
The huge 'but', though, is that when this thing does work--and it really does--you feel like Jesus. My favorite time with it so far was when I turned off a huge HDTV with these two guys playing Guitar Hero at a Best Buy.
I plan on going to the local sports bar with it during an important game sometime. (but that could be a problem since.. it's a sports bar and I don't like wearing a backwards hat)
If you have $20 to spend and love harmless mischief, I'd definitely recommend it.