Book Reading #1: Bad Design #4

Bad Design #4: TV with no remote

This is my TV.  There is noting wrong with the TV itself.  The problem lies with what it did not come with.  A remote.  I checked the manual and there was no mistake, this model simply does not come with a remote.  The remote in the picture is a cheap universal one I had to buy separately, but guess what?  It does not work on the TV.  I have been able to connect the remote to my roommate's TV's, so there is no problem with the universal remote.  A TV without a remote is just a large monitor.  That is all I use it for which is a real shame.  I have thought about buying a more expensive universal remote, but I haven't in fear that it would be a waste of money if it does not work with the TV either.  I now hate this brand and will never buy anything from them again.  No they did not say there was a remote in the box, but I still feel cheated.  It is commonly assumed that all TV's should come with a remote.  The idea that a brand new TV could be bought without one would have never crossed my mind if I had not bought this TV.