You can't program the volume or the power buttons to control your TV, but worse - and unlike almost every remote ever made - there are two power buttons: a discrete on and a discrete off. But just in case you're planning on using the remote, this is why you should reconsider: the buttons are too small, don't have letters on the number keys for triple-press text entry and are hard to find without looking down.
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That's because the Echo is compatible with a plethora of Windows Media Center remotes already available this reviewer actually has a few of his own to choose from. In fact, the only thing we like about it is that we don't have to use it. Let's just get this out of the way right now: we hate the remote. Perhaps Ceton will follow up with an accessory mount, or we can just grab some cable ties and double-stick tape.
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As soon as you hold it in your hand, you can't help but dream up ways of affixing it behind every wall-mounted TV in your house. One thing we do wish, however, is that there was a way to mount the little guy. Then again, we have low expectations after handling many media streamers over the years.
We're also very impressed with the build quality. Don't take that to mean actually cool, though. It never used more than four watts of power in our testing (one watt when off) which probably explains why it runs relatively cool. The little box measures just 0.8 inch tall, 4.3 inches wide and 3.9 inches long and feels very slick with its black aluminum casing and plastic caps. If you just have to try it for yourself, you can always get yourself a bridge, but don't say we didn't warn you. It's true that modern WiFi networks have more than enough bandwidth to deliver the maximum 19.3 Mbps that broadcast TV has to offer the reality, though, is that WiFi is susceptible to interference, and the last thing you want is your neighbor's cordless phone getting in the way of your TV time. Many older Media Center extenders did feature WiFi, but endless support forum threads show that broadcast TV via WiFi is a recipe for pain and suffering. What's missing is integrated WiFi, and we can understand why. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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