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Offline Getback

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Universal Remote control
« on: March 04, 2009, 04:59:49 PM »
What would be a great universal remote control. I have 4 components and hooked up to my TV and may be connecting a vcr. With the TV that makes 6 remotes. My couch looks like a game of Pick Up Sticks. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 06:04:11 PM »
If you can find the Logitech Harmony 550 they are great for a nice price. I paid around $60 for mine at Best Buy right around Christmas when they were on clearance. They were replaced with the 510 which I don't like as much but overall I like the Logitech ones much better than any other universal remote I have ever used.

Here is a great deal on a Harmony 880 and will be one that I probably end up getting for the main room and transferring the 590 to my bedroom when I get my flat screen in there.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Control/dp/B00093IIRA
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2009, 10:30:37 PM »
the Logitech Harmony remots are the best way to go.. they work very well.

it is VERY VERY important you set it up and install it yourself though.. and know how to program it yourself.

because A: If you have best buy it do.. they will charge you an arm and a leg.

B: I can guarantee you will at some point want to change something about how it set up..

C: If you have a cable box and it wont control the box correctly, the cable company will not touch that remote unless you get VERY lucky and get a tech that owns one himself.. and even then they probably wont want the liability of messing with 3rd party stuff.
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2009, 04:00:38 PM »
Philips Prestigo is the way to go.   The batteries last longer in them as opposed to the Harmony remotes.   It is also easier to program.   

http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/us/consumer/cc/_categoryid_REMOTE_CONTROLS_CA_US_CONSUMER/



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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 04:22:36 PM »
I will agree that the batteries in the Logitech one are way to quick to burn down. With my 550 the brand new batteries I put in it a few days before Christmas were toasted by the week of Valentines Day.
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 09:18:39 PM »
Thanks folks. Not sure which one to go with. Do either of these handle all of the functions?
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2009, 10:33:30 PM »
Both will.   Both are about the same price and the Phillips is easier on batteries.   Less clutter in the Phillips too, it's touchscreen. 
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2009, 11:21:34 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on March 05, 2009, 10:33:30 PM
Both will.   Both are about the same price and the Phillips is easier on batteries.   Less clutter in the Phillips too, it's touchscreen. 

rgr, will order the Phillips tonight. Really appreciate it Karaya.  :salute
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 11:23:09 PM »
Quote from: Getback on March 05, 2009, 11:21:34 PM
rgr, will order the Phillips tonight. Really appreciate it Karaya.  :salute

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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2009, 11:58:51 AM »
Wingnutt and Resche, I gave the harmony a close look. However, ease of setup, price, and battery life won out.

Karaya, I went out to Best Buy and purchased the Phillips on sale. Still a tad more than online but I got it today. So far it is Saaaawheet! Now I need to find a box big enough to put all those remotes in.
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2009, 12:25:24 PM »
Hey no problem to each his own. I didn't have a bit of trouble setting my Harmony up with multiple devices to turn on with the punch of a button. I got a great deal on mine. If you are happy then cool that is all that matters to me with tossing out some information to help a brother out.
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2009, 01:19:57 PM »
Quote from: Getback on March 06, 2009, 11:58:51 AM
Karaya, I went out to Best Buy and purchased the Phillips on sale. Still a tad more than online but I got it today. So far it is Saaaawheet! Now I need to find a box big enough to put all those remotes in.

Glad I could help.   Phillips used to have problems with their Battery life with the Prontos.   While being catsass remotes, the battery drainage was beyond belief with them.   

I don't have one of these yet (need to coax the wife), but several of my buddies have them and like the "Auto on/off" that saves batteries, even more than the Logitechs.   

Philips is again the catsass remote, but the word is moving slower.    However, those that own them, know.   
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2009, 05:22:32 PM »
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2009, 05:53:44 PM »
Quote from: whels on March 06, 2009, 05:22:32 PM
best remote ive ever had.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8008611&st=logitech+harmony&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=1156203388611
Yes, I looked at that one too while at Bestbuy. Price was steep for me. Probably a great remote as well.
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Re: Universal Remote control
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2009, 06:21:29 PM »
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