[quote user="Bikkel"] If you rely on mussle memory to memorise how to operate it you must have practised a lot. What a waist. [/quote] Of course a remote is often used, how could your Bikkel change the fact that I want to turn the volume down of my TV during commercials? Waste of what?

I wish you good luck in your endeavor with the Bikkel, however, it's worth remembering changing peoples habits is not easy, and might even be impossible, however good the concept might be. If we would count everything in "steps to do to get it done", I guess we would still sit around campfires and sleep in caves. Don't want to be harsh

[quote user="tournedos"] [quote user="Bikkel"] 2) You have to direct it the the equipment you want to control (in case of infrared). [/quote] Wrong forum for that one point; the B&O devices can usually pick the remote signal from just about any direction and after a couple of bounces off walls... A nice idea though - but just

Is this really the case? For 4000e one would imagine the BR player to be of very high quality.

"When you change the volume or change channels, (this is were the average user uses his remote for). Let analyze: 1) You have to pick up the remote." -Yes, but I usually have it very close by "2) You have to direct it the the equipment you want to control (in case of infrared)." -No, are you familiar with B&O infrared? It's

In Finland it's 6200e including AR but not Beo5.

Trip, I agree, yes, Bikkel is definitely trying to make our life easier, by simplifying things. (I think) Just as Apple has been trying to simplify computers to be more customer friendly, making a product ready-out-of-the-box, with a super UI. However, in Apples case they managed to simplify across the board, not just the remote. If we want to make

Bikkel, Beo already have a very good universal remote. I only have one remote on my coffee table. I'm not criticizing your remote, but in all fairness, I can't see how it would get any attention. It's a computer mouse. Limited control. -I need access to Radio, DTV, DVD, CD and AUX inputs weekly, -I need access to my DVR almost daily, -I

Very nice Peter! Congratulations!

I agree Simon, the sound from the TV set me off... Picture is wonderful, so is the finish, IMHO. Staying with the BV5.