Suggest me a good HTPC remote that won't break the bank (MCE + universal)

[SunnyD]

I am just about done putting together my HTPC and while I do have an MCE remote which works just fine one of the things I've been promising my wife for a long time now is the "One Remote To Rule Them All".

I used to have a Logitech Harmony a while ago, but I honestly don't know if it even supported MCE. I never really played with it too terribly much to get it programmed in a way that worked well, but that may have been because it was a fairly old model too. I wouldn't mind finding something that handles MCE duties well along with my HT, TV and anything else I throw at it - but I'm most definitely NOT looking to throw $100+ at a remote.

Fishing for suggestions. Have at it!

 

[DesiPower]

Thinking out of the box, if you do not need "learning" capability. Get an old refurbished tablet and install remote apps in it!

Additionally, Harmony can actually do it - http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Harmo...Media-Center-now-available-in-our/td-p/374844

 

[NutBucket]

The Harmony works with the MCE remote just fine, at least for me.

 

[bradly1101]

Yes the harmony has MCE PC and the MCE keyboard with mouse control devices built in. I've been really happy with this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmo...harmony+remote

or the 350 at $49.

 

[Raincity]

I have has good luck with a couple of these and really like the layout

http://shop.inteset.com/inteset_4-i...enter_and_xbox_one_learning_ir_remote_int-422

 

[Kneedragger]

Another option is Flirc. I've been using it for years and love it. Basically you can use any IR remote you have right now if that is something that works for you.

http://www.flirc.tv/