Clockwise from top: Logitech Harmony multi-function remote; Sony multi-function remote (no longer used); Sony remote for combo DVD/VHS recorder; Sony remote for HD tv (not used – replaced by Logitech Harmony); Sony remote for VCR (used for digital transfer to PC); Sony remote for stereo receiver (replaced by Harmony); DirecTV remote (no longer used); Verizon FiOS remote (replaced by Harmony); Quasar remote for VCR (still in use after more than 10 years); Panasonic remote for multi-DVD (replaced by Harmony); Panasonic remote for tv (again still in use after almost 10 years)
After nearly 7 years, we switched our television service from DirecTV to Verizon yesterday, saving us nearly $80/month between telephone, internet and television charges. We had FiOS internet service installed a few months ago, and decided to take the early termination penalty from DirecTV, which will be made up by a $150 rebate from Verizon.
Anyway, un-installing all of the DirecTV DVRs and set top boxes made me realize how much stuff I need to send back to them, as well as how many different remote controls we have to support all of the consumer electronics we’re running.
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