It's also annoying that you actually have to press the unlock button twice to gain control of the device.
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The new, ultra-slim TomTom Runner and TomTom Multi-Sport GPS sport watches feature an extra-large display, full-screen graphical training tools and the industry's first one-button control to make it easier for users to access the information needed to stay motivated and achieve their goals.
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Unlike the majority of existing GPS watches on the market that feature multiple small and hard-to-operate buttons, the one-button control is easy to operate while moving and can be easily controlled in all weather conditions and while wearing gloves.
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In addition to touch functionality, the slim ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops feature improved graphics options for more vivid content on their displays up to full HD and a five-button ClickPad that allows users to control Windows 8 features from the keyboard.
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To complement the company's sleek, button less design, users are able to control the speaker's functionality with their connected touch screen device.
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Users can easily call up or switch between functions assigned to the Fn (Function) button and control ring and change setting values as needed, allowing them to quickly set up their preferred style.
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The new TomTom range includes an intuitive One-Button Control that enables users to easily navigate up-down-left-right through menus to access key stats and watch features.
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Interestingly, you will also be able to hand over control of your game to people remotely via the Share button as well, or send in drops (such as health packs) via the social system.
The review notes that all of the media player and internet controls are the same as the aforementioned device (Cover Flow, lists, zooming, etc.), though the touch allows you to "double-click" the button on the front of the device to bring up a music control-panel, no matter what application you're in.
As with existing RedEye products, RedEye Pro makes it easy to control these systems from a single button on their iPhones, iPads or PCs.
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Even if Button and Hamilton manage to keep their personal ambitions under control, I can see there being fireworks sooner or later - it's inevitable as they both try to achieve a mutually exclusive goal.
Additionally, the D600 features several scene modes and features to enhance creativity, including one-touch access to Picture Control functions through a new dedicated button.
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From a remote control on his wheelchair, Ward pushes a button to turn on the lights.
The only draw back is that because of the buffering for the video, it takes 10 to 15 seconds from when you hit the remote control button until you see the result on your video stream.
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As our friends at Tech of the Hub note, the Touch clearly draws a lot of its heritage from the Harmony One and 1100 touchscreen remotes although to have ditched the dedicated Activity button for "one touch" control.
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Total Immersion specialises in so-called web mashups, where an online user sees a video reflection of themselves coupled with a 3D object that they can control, such as camera that responds accurately to button presses, or a pair of glasses that lets the user switch the frame or colour scheme.
Instead, they are designed to be played with a thumb and the five-way control button found on regular feature phones.
To control its volume, I had to adjust it using a button on the small speaker, or use the Sonos app, which I tested on an iPad and Android phone.
The 4 o'clock spot is a Master button (for saving settings and quickly returning the center dial to its main volume control), and 6 o'clock features a half-dozen blocks that correspond to your virtual surround speakers.
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Thanks to the 'My Media' quick-start button on the NeoTV PRIME remote control, you easily access the media player app with the mere push of a button.
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And if you have the top closed but feel the need to experience more of the natural world, just hit the Magic Sky Control button.
FiOS TV customers will be able to access EPIX content simply by pressing the "On Demand" button on their remote control, by choosing "VOD" in FiOS TV's interactive media guide main menu, or by selecting channel 900 (FiOS TV's VOD channel).
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Users will be able to control which apps appear on their Timelines by clicking an "Add to Profile" button, and each will appear as a standalone section on the page.
Use the music control app to play, pause or skip tracks on your phone with the touch of a button.
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