Which Logitech Harmony Remote

[balloonshark]

I'm looking for a mid-range remote for my devices. I was curious as to which ones I should be concentrating on. NewEgg has the discontinued 688 for $59.99 with a coupon code but the buttons look to close together for me. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...O3D-_-80100709

I've also been looking around ebay and a refurb is not out of the question. Is the 680 better than the 659? I just want a good universal remote without paying a fortune for it. Presently I only have a SDTV, Onkyo receiver and dvd/vcr combo.

 

[nsafreak]

Ugh, I HATE the cellphone style button Harmony remotes. I'd recommend either a Logitech Harmony 700 or a Harmony 676 depending on what your budget is. If you can manage to shell out the bucks though as always the Harmony One is highly recommended.

 

[balloonshark]

Thanks for your input nsafreak. The harmony one is definitely too expensive for me. I did see a used 676 yesterday so I might take another look at it.

 

[iamwiz82]

I have the 700 and love it. the main holdback is the 6 device limit.

 

[amdhunter]

Another 700 user here. I use it with my Media Center PC and couldn't be happier.

 

[balloonshark]

The 700 would have been nice but it was too pricey. I went with a refurbished 620 for $46 shipped from tiger direct on ebay. From what I read the 620 is similar to the 670 but the 620 is black and only controls 12 devices whereas the 670 does 15.

I have another question if anyone is around. Would you purchase the optional 1 year warranty from square trade for $7? The 620 already has a 90 warranty so the year would be added on to it.

 

[de8212]

For $7 I guess it won't hurt but I read so many glowing reviews of Logitechs warranty that you might be better off dealing with them if there's an issue.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Really like the 720, and generally like the 'square' models more than the round ones.

 

[balloonshark]

For $7 I guess it won't hurt but I read so many glowing reviews of Logitechs warranty that you might be better off dealing with them if there's an issue.

Thanks. I looked into the warranty a little more and I can wait a while to get it if I choose to. I would guess if the remote fails it would be within the included 90 day warranty.