On January 9, 2007 at 11:29, ddarche said...
Maybe we differ on the term "2-way control." If what you
mean by 2-way control is to choose media content, on the
screen of the remote, then yes. Others have done it including
the Nevo SL and the Philips RC9800i.
Finally we have achieved a breakthrough!
Most of the discussions on these forums regarding two
way control typically does not mean media control. They
typically mean the remote is capable of knowing the state
of the equipment and receiving back confirmation of a
control task, beyond media triggering, etc.
2 way control means the remote will provided "Feedback" about the source playing; been media metadata, source or input status are all considering 2-way control. That means the remote not only capable to send commands to the sources, but is also capable to received status from them as well.
Yes, AMX and Crestron, of course but I don't count them
in the top 5 remote companies. I meant handheld systems
like Philips, RTI, URC, Nevo, etc.
Based on the above premises the Philips RC9800i and the UEI Nevo SL are consider 2-way remotes.
Of course AMX and Crestron will do just about anything
but you are also talking about a control system in the
$5000 - $100,000.
Those were arguments from the pass! Crestron have an entry level systems that provided many of the same features from their top of line systems; do some research about the Adagio system and their entry level processors and touch panels (in fact the own UEI Nevo SL is now sold by Crestron as the TPMC-4X entry level "2-way" hand held touch panel).
[Link: crestron.com]I think Philips will open up the 9600 in the near future
or at least expand the offerings to more media devices.
If they don't then they will not hold any competitive
edge against the larger control systems.
I guess were are finally in agreement, this is Philips opportunity to capitalize on their R & D departments to make the TSU9600 competitive with the big players in the remote control business. I just hope some others users star weighting in now that Philips is testing the water and getting feedback from this site.
