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OpenPeak is a small company that makes remote control devices specifically designed (so they say) to accomplish complex tasks as simple as possible to the user.  Universal Remote controls for Home Theater systems have certainly come of age.  You can get one button control of complete mood settings for your house that include lights and exact song selections.  OpenPeak has created the next step in household electronics integration with the remote control this is possibly the most advanced universal remote yet.  The SimpleRemote brings the home theater system, PC, internet and VoIP together.  Using the SimpleRemote you can access internet content like RSS news feeds, MP3 media library, right along side your DVD player and home theater receiver’s volume control.  It also integrates with VoIP (internet phone line) and will ring with an incoming call and will automatically pause the music/movie but only if you decide to take the call.  The device is wi-fi aware and has a 2.2” display for easy navigation and personal settings.

I haven’t had a chance to play with this remote but it sure doesn’t sound very simple.  OpenPeak is proud of their integration with the internet and its interview setup.  It’s not the first device to conduct its initial setup through an interview with the user asking questions about other equipment it’ll be attached to.  Access to the Wi-Fi internet access (using your wireless router of course) is a great way for instant access to the correct drivers or codes to run your equipment.  Overall it looks like a great system.  I’m leery of branding the concept of simplicity into a universal remote.  I wish just once they’d brand a universal remote or similar device a little more honestly and up front.  Perhaps they next remote could be called “The Confounder”.  Or just have a warning label that says right on it:  Not recommended for persons over 35 years of age.