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Acrylic screen protects your TV from flying Wiimotes

xsynergyx | May 31, 2008 | Pictures | Wii Company 
You wouldn't want to ruin your precious TV because the Wiimote slipped off your hand would you? No, you wouldn't. TV-armor has you covered. They've made a screen made of optical-grade acrylic and 1/4 inches seperates your TV and this screen to absorb impact and the such. Balls, toys and most importantly, Wiimotes can be stopped. They make shields ranging to protect TV's from 30"-52".
What you need is something like TV-Armor, a quarter-inch acrylic shield that hangs between your TV and objects that would do it harm, from flying remote controls to Tonka trucks to highball glasses.

The manufacturer describes it as being made of optical-grade acrylic, with a 90-degree bend near the top for hanging it, and a series of 1/4-inch thick felt spacers to separate the plastic from the TV's surface and to absorb impact. Velcro straps secure the shield to the TV.

"Balls, Toys, Wii controllers, TV remotes, beer cans, etc, are all easily stopped by TV Armor," says the company's Michael Cunningham.
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    Twisted | June 01, 2008
    I honestly don't see how you could ruin your TV like that. It isn't hard to hold onto your Wii Remote, and it is even less likely if you wear the wrist strap. I don't think a whole lot of people will buy this, but I'm probably wrong.
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      Guugley | June 01, 2008
      You'd be suprised how many people have injured themselves or damaged stuff they own due to the WiiMotes. Seems like an alright idea I guess.
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    Big A2 | June 01, 2008
    Then you'll be worried about a Wii Remote ruining your TV armor.
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    The Primagen | June 01, 2008
    It even stops beer cans? great!

    Now I can get on the piss and play some wii.
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    Heretic | June 01, 2008
    Yea boi now i dont have to keep buyin t.v.'s I actually bought two from the wii
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    The Primagen | June 01, 2008
    Heh, I've never thrown my mote, and I don't use the wrist strap either.

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