Minimal number of buttons While the most important buttons are well placed, there are too many buttons on the remote. This remote could have benefited from a sliding panel like the Toshiba remotes. Distinctive buttons Generally the buttons are unique and are easily differentiated by feel. As we mentioned above, the spacing of the buttons allows you to feel the differences among the buttons. The buttons do not have a good feel when pressed.
Good remotes have a distinct feel when the buttons are pressed.
You start to press the button and there should be a clear give when the button is pressed. This is one of the best remotes we used with regard to size and fit in the user s hand. The shape of the sides and bottom of the remote make it sit in perfect position. Because the remote is narrow through the middle where the majority of controls are, it is easy to reach the buttons using either hand. Backlighting Backlighting is a good option when the designers have gone a bit crazy on the number of remote buttons.