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Old 11-07-07, 03:01 PM   #1 (Link)
 
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Looking to purchase my 1st univeral remote. Something that I can use with my Sony KDSR60XBR1,D*TV H20 receiver,Onkyo 605 receiver,Sony PS3 and Xbox 360. What should I look at? Are there any to stay away from? Thanks for the help.


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Old 11-07-07, 03:24 PM   #2 (Link)
 
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Re: Which Universal Remote?


Look into the Logitech Harmony line of remotes.

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Yeah, the Logitechs seem to be the best right now. A little pricey, but with something at every price point (unlike the Pronto's and Crestons which start expensive and go up).

I'm hoping to get a Harmony 890 for Christmas from the wife. If not, I know what I'm buying in January.


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Logitech 880. Have had it for over a year now and love it!


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Logitech 880. Have had it for over a year now and love it!
Agreed, the 880 is a great all around remote with lots of options.


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Toshiba HD A2 & Samsung BDP1400 DVD players, Sanyo Z2 projector

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Universal MX-350


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I would have to agree. I was looking for the same thing and found that Logitech appears be at the top of everyones list.


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I've been using the Universal Home Theater Master MX-800 for several years now. I really like the user friendly computer interface programming. I had an MX-700 before that and sold it with a processor. Universal also has a host of remotes to choose from.

I've also heard a lot of good things about Harmony as well.


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I have the Logitech 880 and it is a nice remote but it's probably more than I needed. I don't however, care for going on line to program it, but I'm sure that's just me.

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I have the harmony for about 2 years, and they have updated the online software so programming is so much easier now.


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Re: Which Universal Remote?


Cast my vote for Harmony as well,...though I still don't like the way they are programmed, I do really like their remotes.


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I have the Harmony 880 remote and love it. I had a very old Marantz RC2200, which took 4 AA batteries and I would have to replace the batteries at least every two months. The 880 comes with a recharger cradle, fits your hand, customizable and easy to use.


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