Tenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Review

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

Fun facts: The wand company asked David Tennant's agent if they could borrow his screwdriver and David said yes so it could be made as accurately as possible and was given one of the first universal sonics as thanks, this was during the time that David was about to film The Day Of The Doctor so he used a prop from millenium fx for the 50th anniversary special. Also you can turn any TV on and off in fx mode by clicking it three times and holding down on the third. Another cool thing is that if you click it seven times there's a secret noise, but don't hold down. Again thanks for the amazing review and I can't wait for more Magnoli reviews, thanks!

[@floydmurray9824]

+bigwingedkuriboh thankyou bro! I just bought mine :3 thx for the help :)

[@VRI]

Just ordered this today :) getting it on Sunday hopefully I can't wait!

[@cgsmith97]

I got mine a few weeks ago and love it! I'm thinking about getting the 11th doctors but I'm not sure if its worth it... Great reviews! I love your videos

[@TDMStyle]

Thanks! Yeah, Eleven's looks really cool (and comes with a neat display case), but personally I don't think it works very well. It doesn't have a rechargeable battery, it doesn't extend, and it doesn't seem to figure out which gesture you're doing very well.

[@PokemonKid432]

Great video & attitude! With a lot of other reviews I have seen their attatude towards reviewing was crap. They were simpley making the video for the views. But I could see that you were making this through your love for the doctor who franchise. Thank you, for this review. Subscription added on both my channels. Please don't stop making videos!

[@TDMStyle]

+Pokemonkid432 Thank you so much! Yeah, I've definitely seen my fair share of crappy reviews. I enjoy making videos for this channel, and love all my DW stuff - so definitely expect to see plenty more from me :)

[@matrixr3569]

I got my universal remote a few days ago, I love it!

[@Duderino17]

On my wishlist this Christmas! Along with a whole lotta Tenth Doctor stuff

[@TDMStyle]

Oh yes! :D

[@TempusTellus]

You deserve more than 400 subscribers

[@KapybaraKSP]

Tempus Gnoel he's got 10x that now

[@elinathan5816]

great video! Just a few questions before I buy this 1. when the slider is up does it stay locked up in the position or does it slide down? 2. Can you make the sound fx noise in fx mode whilst moving the slider up? 3. Does it feel cheap or tacky in the hand, or un solid like if you dropped it once it would break or smash into a million pieces? Thanks:)

[@TDMStyle]

+Eli Nathan Thanks! The slider clicks/locks into position at the bottom (fully closed) and top (fully opened) so it does not slide around. Yes, you can make sound effects while moving the slider, as long as you can manage to keep your thumb pressing the button ;) And it definitely feels solid (half of it is made of aluminum so it has a nice weight to it). I've dropped mine a couple times and it has been okay, but I could see the emitter end taking some damage if you were to drop it straight onto a cement floor or something of that nature.

[@elinathan5816]

okay thank you:) I really appreciate your videos and cosplay tips:)

[@TDMStyle]

Eli Nathan You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@PurpleBB]

I dont have any remote actually i lost it so i wanted to buy it to have a remote but i can see that we need a remort to program, my question is, can we program it with the button on the tv ?

[@TDMStyle]

I don't think so - when you program it, you need to point your actual remote at the emitter so that it reads the IR output. When you press the buttons directly on the TV, there is no IR transmission, so I don't think it would do anything.

[@PurpleBB]

+TenthDoctorMatt well that's to bad but i suppose that if it would work without remote it would be illegal because we could use it on every single object using ir

[@BatmanIsBoss]

you can still use it as a prop

[@johnlongmate1718]

On my Christmas list now thanks for the great review!!!

[@badman123491]

Do you have to connect the sonic screwdriver to other systems before you use it or can you just take control of them without having to link the screwdriver to it ?

[@TDMStyle]

+badman123491 It has a "TV begone" button press that can turn on/off most TVs without needing to program it, but for all the other functions, you need to program it with your actual TV remote.

[@demoiselle3]

Thanks for your video! The links don’t exist now: do you know where can I buy it now? :/

[@TDMStyle]

Unfortunately it seems like they don’t make it anymore :(

[@AtlasGuitar]

I got this about a year ago. It was awesome. Too bad my brother didn't seem to treat it too well. I'm going to get a new one sometime soon.

[@johnlongmate1718]

I got this, the one I got was defective, but they were really nice about it. They are sending me the new screwdriver then I will print out the shipping label that they emailed me.

[@alienween1491]

how long does the battery life last

[@greenwillow13]

So the TV-b-Gone setting can actually turn on TVs too? THAT IS AWESOME! Oh, I can't wait for mine to arrive! :D

[@failingatyoutube9322]

does the FX mode still control your tv when your performing the gesture, if you have programmed a tv to the sonic. or is the FX mode just a play mode?

[@TDMStyle]

+cyberderp FX mode basically turns it into a prop. The basic on/off still works for many TVs, but for other gestures it has to be in control mode and programmed to your TV.

[@failingatyoutube9322]

by the basic on/off mode, do you mean the tv be gone mode?

[@TDMStyle]

+cyberderp Exactly.

[@failingatyoutube9322]

ok thanks for helping me out, just bought one you see and i think its great! the only thing i would say is that the battery doesnt last long does it?

[@TDMStyle]

+cyberderp If I leave mine in FX mode it seems to last forever. Not sure about control mode though.

[@Infinity_Gamer10]

This video really helped...I found it very useful and i hope to purchase one soon in the future....or the past :] A-llonsy!

[@TDMStyle]

Happy to help! ^_^

[@nickbarrow2805]

(allons-y)

[@elinathan5816]

does the top part wiggle? the part the emitter sits on? also does the sliding thing wobble? thanks

[@TDMStyle]

+Eli Nathan Nope, it sits in very snugly. Also it snaps into place when closed and fully extended.

[@elinathan5816]

Sweet as:)

[@timeywimeyfezzes]

I wonder if it's still possible to get one.. somehow I can't seem to find it but I want one so bad

[@TDMStyle]

I think they stopped making them a while ago :( so something like ebay might be your best bet

[@blastivire8351]

Where do I buy one

[@elinathan5816]

ahh so doubtful now, sorry Im making a big deal about it its just it took me a while to save up $155 which is how much it costs here in NZD I was offered the 12th sonic remote which is really the 11th one for $60 NZD which is so cheap, I don't know which one to buy!!?? Any suggestions??

[@TDMStyle]

+Eli Nathan Both are fantastic, so it really just comes down to which one you would enjoy more!

[@CalMusicCovers]

It's great for the price, I would have thought it had cost more since it's very close to a replica and the amount of gestures & sounds! Thanks for the video! :D

[@TDMStyle]

+Steve C Yeah it's really a great deal! ^^

[@iv6789]

Yeah its going for $300 + now 😵

[@CalMusicCovers]

@@iv6789 :O

[@ericcarvelli4812]

Mines in the mail so excited though......... Can't believe it's happening

[@nickvera8231]

Can u delete a memory bank

[@TDMStyle]

You can't really delete a full memory bank in one fell swoop, but you can simply overwrite each gesture in said memory bank with the new ones.

[@nickvera8231]

Ok

[@nickvera8231]

Can u a video on how to do that

[@TDMStyle]

Nick Vera I don't think that's really worth the effort of an entire video. It's the same procedure as programming it the first time, and it is outlined very nicely in the instructions that come with it.

[@miltankstudios3747]

U are a god

[@kinggibby9643]

About his long did this take to ship?

[@TDMStyle]

Cello naruto If I remember correctly, it arrived within a few days.

[@goned216]

How do I remove the database from the Sonic screwdriver universal remote?

[@TDMStyle]

No idea. I'm sure there is something in the instruction booklet..

[@goned216]

oh wait i need replace, i cant remove k

[@dion6495]

Ugh... I want one so bad. It sucks there's no more available.

[@gregrushin8706]

Mine will be arriving in a few days!

[@TDMStyle]

+Hipster Spock Nice!

[@gaz9434]

I watched this and got an email from ThinkGeek saying my order has been shipped. I lack self control.

[@Charlie_Tsai]

+Red Who LOL I did the exact same thing and mine will arrive within 1 week :D

[@Toby_Price]

I'm so excited for my copy!

[@AidenShelford]

actually it starts in practice usually

[@JonathanGaming123]

Awesome video as usual.

[@TDMStyle]

Thank you!!

[@JonathanGaming123]

TenthDoctorMatt np

[@yassienelsayed570]

How long for shipping?

[@TDMStyle]

+Yassien Elsayed If I remember correctly, it only took a few days. It should say somewhere on their website.

[@yassienelsayed570]

oh thank you!

[@AidenShelford]

yes they scan his one he kept

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

Great! Finally another brilliant review, I almost went to bed haha.

[@pedrodibella3861]

I have this Sonic, I absolutely love, but as funny as this may sound, I kinda regret buying it. I had just finished the Tennant Era when I bought it, and I didn't like Matt Smith very much (ironic considering he is my all time fav Doctor), so I decided to buy this one. Now I look back and wish I had bought the 11th Doctor one. But hopefully, I will buy it on January, alongside the Purple Frock Coat and either the Chevron Bow Tie by Magnoli or the 50th anniversary Bow Tie by AbbyShot. Anyway, just wanted to say, great video, Matt!

[@TDMStyle]

Thanks! That's kind of funny because Tennant is my favorite Doctor (obviously) but I ended up with Matt Smith's universal remote first, from when I bought the blu-ray box set of the show.

[@pedrodibella3861]

TenthDoctorMatt Wow... Never ignore a coincidence, unless you're busy, in which case, always ignore a coincidence.

[@pedrodibella3861]

TenthDoctorMatt Actually, I know that would go out of the focus of the channel (which is the 10th Doctor) but could you possibly do a review of the other Sonic as well?

[@TDMStyle]

Definitely a possibility :)

[@benlevy9091]

the tenth universal remote is better because of the TV begone mode which elevens cant you can recharge it so you don't use all your battery's at once and it extends elevens does not see what i'm getting here

[@sarmilafarsath]

Does it need a charger

[@TDMStyle]

Yup. Charges via micro USB (comes with a cable).

[@JojoTheVulture]

I wish they still made em

[@Spideyboi182]

Does it work on lights ?

[@TDMStyle]

+Tristyn Fuller Not that I know of, unfortunately.

[@mattjones3860]

+Tristyn Fuller If they are IR sensored then yes

[@TDMStyle]

Matt Hj Yeah, in theory that could work. Personally though I have not seen any IR lights.

[@Spideyboi182]

ok thanks

[@goned216]

in the brazil this cost R$400

[@lemonlord0132]

Another great review!

[@lemonlord0132]

Also have you ever thought of getting the masters/doctors chameleon arc fob watch? I have it and I think it's wonderful!

[@TDMStyle]

LemonLord01 Thanks!! I have definitely thought about it as it looks great. Possibly something for the future!

[@goofyaahratproductions5580]

@@lemonlord0132 dont you mean, FANTASTIC

[@DrLlama]

I love your vids, I'm going to save up for this

[@TDMStyle]

Thanks so much! Yeah I love mine - definitely worth the $100

[@Balkancuga]

7:32 lol thats not the broken sonic

[@bonehand87]

In the England they are £52.99 👌

[@JacobWard101]

+Slippery fish legs haha where? I want one.

[@demoiselle3]

TCF - The Ultimate Whovian where ? Please

[@johnlongmate1718]

Almost enough to buy it!!

[@SilentSub]

Well, Halloween is coming and i'm being 10 so it looks like I know what i'm getting. Thanks! A-llonsy

[@StargazerFS128]

I never really watched Dr.who, but i still struggle to figure how thats in any way remotely a screwdriver? did it unscrew screws in some strange way on the show? no bits needed!

[@TDMStyle]

Haha it’s more of a multi-purpose tool that’s used for all sorts of stuff from unlocking doors to hacking electronics. I think they just called it a screwdriver for simplicity’s sake 😂

[@twincitiestara]

Yes. In Classic Who turning screws at a distance was the ONLY thing the sonic screwdriver did. The Doctor would cleverly use that function to pick locks (by turning the internal tumblers), activate devices and detonators (by rigging up rotary switches), and occasionally disrupt androids of various sorts by twisting around their internal controls, diodes, etc. It was only after the 2005 reboot that it essentially became a magic wand that operates computers by pointing at monitors, re-attaches barbed wire, scans for stuff, stores data, etc. Everything but affect wood, because reasons. In the age of the iPhone, I guess young viewers would find it weird to carry around a whole device that only does one task.

[@mrlplays1003]

does anyone have one of these for sale or know someone who does/where I can get one?

[@TDMStyle]

They sell them on ThinkGeek and Amazon.

[@mrlplays1003]

I've checked both of those places, they arn't in stock anymore. After seeing this video, I REALLY want one!

[@James_Bee]

I got mine last year and had way too much fun turnings the TVs on and off in the bar area at WhoFest.

[@TDMStyle]

I would have done the same :D

[@foxandroses]

Why do they no longer make these, wtf

[@TDMStyle]

I know right, I'm pretty surprised that they stopped making them. :(

[@Basarbonisse]

great vid

[@rickybrookes6307]

In Britain it's £64.99

[@KapybaraKSP]

Ricky Brookes its now doubled in price

[@silkanator1999]

Am I the only one having battery issues with this? I've charged it overnight for a good 10hours and it runs for about one hour on control mode before then complaining about low power. Anybody else with this?

[@TDMStyle]

+silkanator1999 Hmm. I usually only use mine in FX mode and it lasts forever - I'm fairly sure that control mode constantly uses battery (whereas FX only uses it when a button is pressed) - should say in the manual somewhere. But to me that sounds really low. I'd contact The Wand Company - from what I've heard, they're very good about replacing them :)

[@silkanator1999]

+TenthDoctorMatt I just worry as yes it does last for a good 4 hours with decent amounts of usage on fx mode, and being a cosplayer I wanted it specifically for my 10th doctor cosplay. I've considered a portable charging bank but it's just extra money on top of the £68 I've already paid for it. Think I may just stick with it and either take a spare cheap screwdriver or get the battery pack. Anyway thank you for responding. And you're vids have really helped with my cosplaying thank you.

[@TDMStyle]

+silkanator1999 I'm happy to be of help! And hm, 4 hours of use in FX mode seems low too. When mine is in FX mode, I can make it through an entire 3 day con without needing to charge it again (not super heavy use, but still). I'd guess your battery has an issue - def contact the company and see of they'll fix or replace it for you :)

[@silkanator1999]

+TenthDoctorMatt thank you :)

[@TDMStyle]

+silkanator1999 You're welcome! ☺️

[@jonathansthoughts4945]

I love sonic scewdriver

[@Thomas_Fan2024]

March 3rd 2021 great

[@Infinity_Gamer10]

I bought this....AMAZING...all I need to do now is translate the morse code

[@mckenziewestika4387]

Just ordered one today! Can't wait till I get it ＼(^o^)／

[@TDMStyle]

Nice! You won't be disappointed :)

[@goned216]

5:20

[@Norway604]

Just a tiny little correction. This is not the most screen-accurate Sonic out there. The Celestial Toystore one is even better, but it's around 350-400 pounds, rather expensive. Oh, and you currently have 420 subscribers. Huehuehue

[@TDMStyle]

Maybe that expensive one is slightly more accurate in looks alone, but it has no functionality (besides the fact that it's ridiculously expensive and hard to find). So considering that this one also produces the light and various sound effects (and it costs about 1/4 of the price) I'd say it's the best you can get.

[@Norway604]

Yeah, I completely agree

[@okielegopro]

God of potatoes your actually wrong It is not screen accurate The remote was scanned off of a prop from the show Yeah the button is clear and the cap comes off but that's for the remote feature that's all The remote is a much better and cheaper choice

[@untimelyvideos]

+deanspie67 You're definitely wrong. CT also had access to the props and I assure you that his replicas are exact to each millimeter. There are a few things wrong with the Wand Company sonic, but it is still VERY close.

[@TDMStyle]

Untimely Videos My problem with CT is not their screen accuracy, but the fact that the guy running the show over there is a major internet bully to his "customers." His behavior is absolutely disgusting, and the complete opposite of a good business model. What sort of business person would berate, swear at, make fun of, and encourage trolling of their customers?? Besides that, he charges outrageous prices (for example, he is trying to sell the INCORRECT St. George by Duffer anniversary tie as the screen-worn for $127, while the CORRECT one can still be bought from Debenhams for $21, and he has a pompous attitude about it). I would never spend a penny of my money on that guy, regardless of how accurate his sonics might be. End rant.

[@abdirahmanabokor172]

Would it connect to modern tv's?