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October 19, 2004

TV-B-Gone

(via BoingBoing) Wired posted an article today by Steven Bodzin titled, "Inventor Rejoices as TVs Go Dark."

Altman's key-chain fob was a TV-B-Gone, a new universal remote that turns off almost any television. The device, which looks like an automobile remote, has just one button. When activated, it spends over a minute flashing out 209 different codes to turn off televisions, the most popular brands first.

TV-B-Gone sounds like something Steve Wozniak would have invented, if he grew up in the 90's.

-Chris

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Where may I buy TV B GONE? I live in Kansas City Ks

Thanks

Posted by: jOAN lUNDBERG | Oct 22, 2004 7:09:39 AM

Joan -

You need to visit the following website, which has been taken offline due to high level of traffic.

http://www.tvbgone.com/

Try the site again later in the day.

Chris

Posted by: Chris | Oct 22, 2004 11:01:11 AM

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