Astro Remote Controller
Oct 7th, 2006 by Neo
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I am a loyal Astro subscriber since … ah, I think at least 5 years ago… OMG, I can’t believe it, I have been paying this lousy satellite TV operator for so long! But, we don’t have much choice if we wanted to watch more channels, right? 
Anyway, lately my Astro remote controller has not been functioning the way it’s supposed to. Not only it becomes less responsive, but when you press the up-volume key, the decoder might decide to switch to another channel instead! Also, it’s so damn hard to tune in to channel 80, 81 and 82 (sports is my favorite) because the 8-key is faulty… I have to try countless times to do that.
My patience is tested. I decided to get a replacement from the Giant Hypermarket.
Astro Remote Controller
Look at what I got from Giant. RM12.90 only, it looks so identical to the original Astro remote controller. Every little detail is the same, except the logo/brand name of course.
The new replacement works perfectly. I have no complaint, except that the keys are a little too stiff. I have to press a little harder, but apart from that, it’s a nice and affordable replacement. However, if you are looking for a nicer remote controller, then you should really try this, although it’s slightly more costly! Remember, it’s the fun that counts!
Tagged: astro, satellite tv, remote controller, giant
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my dad also bought new controller recently. the local one. i don’t we he bought it but we have use the ori controller since 2001 i think.
A very relevant post for me. My remote is absoluted shattered with pieces missing, having dropped it so many times. Must try GIANT.
they r both the same thing but branded as astro lah!
Wah same hor.
Have u thought of changing your astro to astro MAX ?
Che-Cheh,
How much need to pay for Astro MAX? I think it can record programmes right? But I think after record I also have no time to watch them
Umhh not sure. I think around RM1k…maybe
Yup record programmes. Hahahaha
Wakao… Malaysia astro went to China is it?
Honestly, did you see any information about where this remote made from?
don’t care as long as it is working