While not a perfect solution for eliminating commercials in real-time, the Kommercial Killer offers a practical compromise:
It provides an easy way to quickly mute annoying ads without fumbling for a remote.
The automatic unmuting feature helps ensure users don't miss program content.
It's beneficial for live TV viewing where time-shifting methods aren't applicable.
Overall, the KK is an effective tool for reducing the nuisance of TV commercials, though it still requires some user interaction and doesn't eliminate the commercial viewing experience.
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