A latest remote, dubbed the Wind-up Remote Control from EZ Power is such that it requires 30 turns on its jog shuttle dial at the base of the device to make it function. Thus it would come as a relief from the old fashioned remotes which require changing the batteries in order to make them function again. The Wind-up remote gets the power in its rechargeable batteries via the turning action in the same way as those Trevor Baylis wind-up radios.

Once the device is given the specified amount of turns, it gets fully charged and is capable of functioning for many days before it demands for more turns. Furthermore, it is a universal remote, which means that it will be able to control all boxes like DVD, TV, Sky+ or cable.

“There was more than enough time to carry out this operation in the ad breaks. The obvious plus of the remote is that you never need run out of, or have to dispose of batteries again,” informed one user of this device.

The cost of the zapper is under £20 and it could be availed from the Ethical Superstore.