QUOTE(nonny.mouse @ Nov 15 2019, 11:25 AM)
If I look at the old remote and compare it to new one, the new one looks more modern. It has a microphone button on it, this means it probably has Bluetooth but not enabled.
Most modern remotes controls (apple, amazon, android) have fewer buttons so you can use without looking down at the remote control - "heads up control". Older remote controls, with lots of buttons, need you to look down at the controller to navigate - "heads down control".
Which you like best is up to you, I like "heads up control", faster once you use it.
It is good Ultra is compatible with old remote and Astro give choice, lah?
Yea, agreed what you said.
I myself also have mibox 4s with that kind of heads up control.
With that old astro remote control, no paring or setting needed o be done on ultra box. can just use it straight away.
Advantage about the old astro remote control, button is shortcut to those menu.
For example, VOD button will straight go to "My Library", subtitle straight to "Subtitle" during watching.
I like two separate "on and off" button for my tv and astro box. New ultra box remote control, merged two devices into one button.
Press and hold for TV, while press once for box.