TV universal TV remotes

[IHateMyJob2004]

... can anyone recommend universal remote manufacturers with good reputations? I don't care for LCDs or any of that, but I know have 3.5 remotes (one is partially not working). So, I have my excuse.

Soo ...
Where should I start?
What brands are good?
Any good internet sellers?

 

[KLin]

http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=67&flcache=1866854

 

[RossMAN]

I have a brand new Logitech Harmony 659 for cheap if you're interested 😉

 

[Shawn]

Logitech Harmony Remotes FTW!

 

[pennylane]

Yeah those Logitech Harmony Remotes seem like the best option. I plan on getting one eventually.

 

[MrBond]

Another vote for the Harmony.

Also, while we're on the subject, I saw a gigantic universal remote this morning at Walgreens when I walked down to buy a paper. I think it was slightly narrower than a sheet of paper. The buttons were massive.

I can't imagine who would need a remote that large. Anyone who's eyesight is that poor probably won't be able to see the TV anyway.

 

[Heller]

i have this one, http://www.amazon.com/Logitech...0-Remote/dp/B000CCXCYC

or if you dont have a 360, just get the standard version of that remote. $100 well spent.

 

[Slick5150]

Logitech Harmony 880 owner here. Regardless of which model you get, definitely go with a Harmony.

 

[dwell]

Get Harmony or hand in your geek card.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Wow, I think one thing is for certain, get Harmony!

Well, now that that is taken care of, off to the their web site. Any good places on the net to buy one?

 

[SLCentral]

Get a Universal, specifically the MX-850, or if you're feeling spendy, the MX-3000. Just keep in mind programming is much more complicated, and URC doesn't give out the program for programming, so you'll have to find it through "other" means. That said, the URC's are MUCH more powerful then any Harmony, and allow for literally limitless configuration. A friend of mine just programmed his MX-3000 to when you press an activity, have a shark bite through all the text while all the components are turning on, and then dim the lights. After another two minutes, the lights go all the way down to zero, and when pause is pressed, the lights turn back on. They give you unlimited programming options, something the Harmony's do not.

Then again, I've got the Harmony 880/890/1000, and am relatively happy with all of them, though I'll be looking to upgrade soon for the sake of more customization options.