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Re: Remote for NTL etc


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  • Subject: Re: Remote for NTL etc
  • From: graham.kiff@xxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 10:34:49 +0100 (BST)
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The OneForAll 6 does support the IRDA type remotes used for the newer
Pace/NTL cable boxes.

As an aside, if you have an older OFA remote, they will upgrade it free of
charge if you say you want to be able to control a NTL cable box.

HTH
Graham

> Our audio-video facilities have recently expanded to include a DVD
> (Cyberhome) and an NTL digibox (Pace), so to cut down on the mess of
> remotes we're looking for a reasonable multi.
>
> I understand the NTL box uses IRDA which a lot of multis don't
> support. Letsautomate claim the One For All 6 does. Can anyone
> confirm this? Also, how robust are they? The remote for our rented TV
> is held together with tape after repeated dropping. I've had to put
> all the buttons back in a couple of times.
>
> You really would think that companies would make their remotes to
> withstand real life. I'm thinking now that in our new house with
> wooden floors everywhere the potential for damage will be worse than
> ever. I have seen rubber covers somewhere that seemed a good idea.
>
> Steve
>
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