Sony unveils waterproof universal remotes for deep-sea TV addicts
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Aug 31st 2009 5:23PM
posted Aug 31st 2009 5:23PM
If you're very clumsy (or you love watching TV in the bathtub) Sony Japan has just the thing for you. The Rimotokomanda RM-PZ3SD universal remote comes in a palette of soothing colors, works with a wide variety of sets (including those by Panasonic / National, Toshiba, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Victor / JVC, Sanyo, Aiwa, Sharp, Funai / PRECIOUS, NEC, Fujitsu, Pioneer, Philips, and, of course, Sony), and offers at least a modicum of water-resistance for wet-handed TV viewing (we'll leave that part up to your imagination). To be unleashed on the Japanese buying public "soon" for ¥2,468 (around $26). More pics after the break.
[Via Boing Boing]
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I can see a water resistant remote for sound systems, for playing music while in a Jacuzzi or in a pool. You wouldn't want the remote for in the pool, but so splashing and dripping doesn't ruin it. I don't know about TV though,
My TV doesn't speak Japanese (yet) ... any chance for an American version of the remote?
Is it Beer Proof?
How many times has beer been spilled onmy remotes.
The RTI U2 is way cooler. a lot more expensive, but it actually will send RF to its base station from more than 12" under water. that's impressive. plus it has a screen and stuff.
http://rticorp.com/products/u2.html