One remote for all your devices
According to a Wall Street Journal story (subscription required) on finding a multipurpose remote for all of one's devices:
The race to produce the perfect remote has accelerated this year, as the number of gadgets in American living rooms has increased, especially with the rise of the DVD player, now in 30% of American homes. This year, the average U.S. home has an estimated five to seven remotes piled on the coffee table, up from fewer than three in 2000.