1.   Any number keys you punch on the remote control wind up being typed into the chat room instead of changing the channel.

2.   It also allows larger number keys.

3.   Numbers can be entered with the regular number keys or with the numeric keypad, or by clicking the cursor on the big display.

4.   The extra bulk accommodates a more complete keyboard with number keys.

5.   Eatoni Ergonomics hopes to ease the maddening task of typing letters with multiple taps on the number keys of a wireless phone.