Some thoughts on TV remote controls - easy vs complicated

After reading the TechCrunch article on GoogleTV, I went to check out the Sony remote control for the new box. Then I got to thinking... this is TV. I'm watching TV. Which remote control do I really want? For comparison: The Sony

... or the Roku:

 

For my viewing pleasure, easier is better. Much much better. Plus the small human already knows how to use the Roku remote, so it wins the "are you smarter than a 5 year old" test.

Comments

[markpasc]

The Boxee box's remote is an interesting compromise, though apparently you can't really read the keyboard in the dark.

http://www.tested.com/first-look-at-the-boxee-box-by-d-link/47-199/