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Hottest price I've ever seen. iirc this thing debuted at $500. If you're not familiar with the Harmony line of remotes, they are basically computerized universal remote controls. You plug them into your computer then configure the settings on Logitech's website. You can setup macros to do different things. For example, you can press a "Watch a DVD" button and it will turn on your TV, mute your TV, turn on your Receiver, turn the volume to 50%, turn on your DVD player, eject the DVD tray, and dim your lights. It's compatible with pretty much everything ever made. You can also get an RF IR extender, so if you have equipment behind a cabinet door or a wall you can still shoot commands to your stuff. The extender runs about $100.
This is probably the most advanced home theater remote control ever made, aside from the higher-end stuff like Pronto or a custom-programmed PDA remote. If you like touchscreens, this is your ticket. If you prefer the candybar-style remote controls, Logitech makes a number of other Harmony-brand universal remotes as well. The comparable models to the 1000 are the 880 and 890. The only difference between the 880 and 890 is that the 890 supports the RF IR blaster, so you can go through walls and doors if you need to. The Harmony 880 is a fantastic remote and includes a nice little charging dock; I actually got my 880 from Comp-U-Plus awhile back. You can pick up an 880 for $127.99 there as well, or save a bit of cash and snag an Amazon.com refurb for $99.99.
Also snag $10 off any order over $30 with Google Checkout
Hottest price I've ever seen. iirc this thing debuted at $500. If you're not familiar with the Harmony line of remotes, they are basically computerized universal remote controls. You plug them into your computer then configure the settings on Logitech's website. You can setup macros to do different things. For example, you can press a "Watch a DVD" button and it will turn on your TV, mute your TV, turn on your Receiver, turn the volume to 50%, turn on your DVD player, eject the DVD tray, and dim your lights. It's compatible with pretty much everything ever made. You can also get an RF IR extender, so if you have equipment behind a cabinet door or a wall you can still shoot commands to your stuff. The extender runs about $100.
This is probably the most advanced home theater remote control ever made, aside from the higher-end stuff like Pronto or a custom-programmed PDA remote. If you like touchscreens, this is your ticket. If you prefer the candybar-style remote controls, Logitech makes a number of other Harmony-brand universal remotes as well. The comparable models to the 1000 are the 880 and 890. The only difference between the 880 and 890 is that the 890 supports the RF IR blaster, so you can go through walls and doors if you need to. The Harmony 880 is a fantastic remote and includes a nice little charging dock; I actually got my 880 from Comp-U-Plus awhile back. You can pick up an 880 for $127.99 there as well, or save a bit of cash and snag an Amazon.com refurb for $99.99.
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