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Griffin ships Beacon Universal Remote for iOS
By Charles Starrett
Contributing Editor
Published: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
News Categories: iPod Accessories, iPad Accessories, iPhone Accessories
Griffin Technology has announced that it is now shipping its Beacon Universal Remote Control System for iOS devices. Winner of an iLounge Best of Show 2011 Finalist award, the Beacon connects to iOS devices over Bluetooth, allowing for remote control—via Dijit’s free Universal Remote app—of TVs, cable boxes, and other home entertainment components. Other features include a low-profile design, a constantly updated device code library with learning functionality, a built-in program guide, and battery life of up to eight weeks under heavy usage from four AA batteries. Griffin’s Beacon Universal Remote Control System is available now and sells for $80.
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Been looking at getting an universal remote to keep the clutter of remotes I have currently and this one looks promising. Though I didn’t see the WDLive Media box as being compatible with this…
Posted by YearOfTheRat on June 18, 2011 at 4:14 AM (PST)