Yet another remote deal. Compgeeks has just lowered the price on the Sony RM-VL1000 universal remote to $39.95 (Link). Ground shipping will run about $6 so delivered cost is approximately $46, making this an excellent value. As a point of comparison, Best Buy currently sells this remote for $79.99.
I will readily acknowledge that the unit has its own warts and quirky ergonomics, just like every other ?universal remote? I have ever used, but I am unaware of any other remote available that approaches its features and flexibility at this price. To find something equivalent or better, you are looking at a $100+.
What I really like about the Sony is that for each of the twelve devices it can control, it can learn 12 customized commands complete with customized text labels which are displayed on the dot matrix LCD panel. This is in addition to the ability to use preset codes or to ?relearn? any other key for that device on the standard keypad. In contrast, most universal remotes require you to remember what function you have learned to a key.
I also purchased the cool Radio Shack 15-2107 which created a lot of interest in this forum. Although the glowing touch screen on the RS has its own unique appeal, the Sony is the better of the two units. In my opinion, definitely worth the extra $13-$14.
I have had mine now for nearly three weeks so cannot comment yet on how durable the unit is, but the build quality seems to be above average. The learning curve was not bad but the setup was rather tedious when creating the customized labels and macros. However, now that it is completed, the effort was worthwhile. I finally have a single remote that can replace all the others.
I will readily acknowledge that the unit has its own warts and quirky ergonomics, just like every other ?universal remote? I have ever used, but I am unaware of any other remote available that approaches its features and flexibility at this price. To find something equivalent or better, you are looking at a $100+.
What I really like about the Sony is that for each of the twelve devices it can control, it can learn 12 customized commands complete with customized text labels which are displayed on the dot matrix LCD panel. This is in addition to the ability to use preset codes or to ?relearn? any other key for that device on the standard keypad. In contrast, most universal remotes require you to remember what function you have learned to a key.
I also purchased the cool Radio Shack 15-2107 which created a lot of interest in this forum. Although the glowing touch screen on the RS has its own unique appeal, the Sony is the better of the two units. In my opinion, definitely worth the extra $13-$14.
I have had mine now for nearly three weeks so cannot comment yet on how durable the unit is, but the build quality seems to be above average. The learning curve was not bad but the setup was rather tedious when creating the customized labels and macros. However, now that it is completed, the effort was worthwhile. I finally have a single remote that can replace all the others.
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