Try spotting the difference between the two remote controllers. One's from a Sharp TV, the other's from Starhub's Cable TV.
I am impressed Starhub has managed to transform the remote into something slightly elongated, more ergonomic and slightly modified button placements for its own use. I admit it feels good in my hands.
However, I can't help but spot the uncanny resemblance! I mean, seriously man…you don't need bionic eyes for this.
Have you ever seen any similarities (err…ripoffs?) like this before?
February 19th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I personally won’t call this a rip-off… Although I agree they look similar, how much different can remote controllers be? The 0-9 keypad is largely standard, and the 4-colour button is also a standard. Even the 4-way “joystick” seems to be a standard.
Looking at the placement of the rest of the buttons, they look quite different too. Maybe it’s the colours that make the two look similar?
February 20th, 2008 at 10:26 am
the difference is, at the bottom of the remote control: one is SHARP and the other one is Starhub. HAHAHAHAHA.
bimbo nak mampos. i know. =P
actually, i agree with Hendri. i don’t think it’s a rip-off either. i guess it’s pretty standard lah. almost all remote controls these days look quite the same. heh!
February 20th, 2008 at 10:33 am
yalah… u go buy the universal remotes and u see whether the same or not. I have one and it looks almost the same only that its black.
ANyway, its just a remote man. Remote COntrol designs are usually not patented or registered. they dun care too much abt it.
Khazam.. i tink u have too much time on ur hands. hahahah..
February 20th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
My memory is fading.. but if I remember correctly Starhub leased the contract for their machines to either JVC or Sharp and had them repackaged as Starhub’s product. So yeah, I won’t be surprised if they look alike.
Anyway, which feels better? The remote in your hands or the rod of life? Lol! =x
February 21st, 2008 at 1:18 am
hendri: Yeah must be the colour!
Ifah: TAU TAKPER.
AzMean: Too much time? Who says?! Look at how often I update my blog now
Deen: Oits…rod of life? Dude, don’t overdo it hor! Hahahaha