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[โ€“] [email protected] 20 points 6 days ago (10 children)

Neat.

The thing that bothers me whenever I see a TV remote is that there doesn't seem to be a remote control with illuminated keys, like on a computer keyboard. That way you can see the buttons even under dim lit conditions. Also, why aren't there any remotes with a built-in battery that could be charged like a smartphone?

I don't own a TV, but I know that back in the days of bulky CRT TV's there were some remotes that could be iluminated. White LEDs weren't a thing back then, so they used incandescent lamps which drained the 9V battery fast.

Why aren't back llit and rechargeable TV remotes a thing today, especially because white LED's and batteries are quite efficient today?

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

We have a TV remote with a solar panel on the back... Turn it over and let it recharge.

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