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Logitech Harmony® One

$275.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is a user friendly remote for both techy or non-techy.
from www.amazon.com
this remote is great because it's easy to hold, the help and activity options are more user friendly than past logitech remotes and most importantly the charging base makes a good connection w/the
from www.amazon.com
the touchscreen feature simplifies the remote to the point that first time users will have no problem using it and the ability to tell the remote what devices operate what in terms of your entire
from www.amazon.com
it just could use a little better documentation on how to tweak things for the more advanced users o of this remote.
from www.amazon.com
it does what i expect from a universal remote - it allows casual users to operate even a complex equipment setup with ease.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Comfortable, Great Affordability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for USER

Logitech Harmony 785 LCD

$179.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
it only took around 15 minutes to get things set up and running my tv, hddvd player, reciever, and xbox 360.the remote can be customized to the users liking.
from www.walmart.com
the charging cradle is an added bonus.the harmony software is very user friendly and after several minor tweaks/adjustments, i've got all components fully operational with the harmony 720.say goodbye
from www.amazon.com
the design a bit (removing painted labels under the transport buttons that have been reported to wear off quickly), which means they are paying attention to their user base - and that's great news.
from www.amazon.com
logitech has also dramatically improved the configuring application so setting up the remote on your pc has gotten much easier and user friendly.
from www.amazon.com
of my components loaded automatically using the tutorial/wizard (of note, i am a mac user, and i found the software to be relatively easy to use - i'm certain the windows version would be similar).

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Programmability, Excellent Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Receiver, LD Player

3 RECOMMENDED by 76 people for USER

Logitech H550

$113.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
it looks like a lot of thought went into making this product user friendly.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's not so great:?initially the price, but after attending a special night for the elite best buy rewards users, i picked it up cheap "overall a great product.
from Thusi from Colombo, Sri Lanka, www.circuitcity.com
great product providing many user customizable functions.
from Becca from Elyria, OH, www.circuitcity.com
it took a little bit of tweaking to get it to do exactly what i wanted it to do but it was all really user friendly.
from www.tigerdirect.com
for an average user this remote is awsome .

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Comfortable, Applicable Devices: TV, DVD Player, Receiver

4 RECOMMENDED by 18 people for USER

Nikon ML-L3

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
no user of the d80 (as well as other nikon cameras that use this product) should be without the remote control.
from www.amazon.com
it is one more tool to give the user more control over the picture moment.
from www.amazon.com
although the description says this remote is used for the nikon d50 and d70 cameras, it can be used easily with the d40 and d40x as well, as described in the d40 users manual.
from www.amazon.com
fortunatley, the user-submitted photos are for the correct product.
from www.amazon.com
fyi, it does not come with instructions - for that, please refer to your camera's user manual.

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Positives: Compact, Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Applicable Devices: Camera

5 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for USER

Universal MX-350 LCD

Universal Remote Control MX-350 LCD Remote Control

$97.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
there are some tips on the remote control forums online if you have a question not answered in the user's guide.
from www.amazon.com
the software however could be better : it lacks a feature to alow users to key in ir codes (there are work-arounds, but they require using a series of third-party software).
from www.amazon.com
you hook it up to your computer and the program is very user friendly.
from www.amazon.com
i just need set up and programming help as well as user lessons.
from www.amazon.com
it also doesn't have the annoying harmony "feature" of storing so many "volume up" key strokes in memory and then slowly but surely transmitting those requests over the course of several seconds and

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Positives: Nice Programmability, Long Battery Life, Easy To Use, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, CD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
if you have a problem, push the "help" button and it will lead you through getting everything turned on correctly - highly recommend this one for the first time user of a universal remote.
from www.amazon.com
the remote is also user configurabel so you can tell it how long you want the backlighting to stay on, etc.
from www.amazon.com
one thing that a potential user should be aware of if that this controller is not blue-tooth compatible, therefore it will not work as a remote control for a playstation 3.
from www.amazon.com
i would recommend this product to anyone that considers themself an average computer user.
from www.amazon.com
this product has an easy set up that creates a user friendly interface.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Functionality, Excellent Affordability, LCD

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal Remote control LCD Remote Control

$91.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i agree with other users that the interface needed to program the remote is not very clear, but i had it up and running without too much hassle.
from www.amazon.com
this allows you to log in using the same user id that you set up in the logitech software, but now you can actually configure the remote (move/rename lcd commands, as well as a host of other options
from www.amazon.com
i am an independent home theater installer and i recommend this remote for any user that is not home theater savvy.
from www.amazon.com
2) it makes you create a login username and password on their website to use the simple setup wizard, which by the way takes forever to install and download updates.
from www.amazon.com
it is very time consuming and difficult for a first time user but once you have all the information needed the program is pretty user friendly.

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Positives: Nice Programmability, Easy To Use, Nice Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, DVD Player, Receiver, Lighting

Logitech Harmony 688 LCD

$140.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pcuniverse.com
it's so user friendly that my 6 year old is using it.
from www.amazon.com
enter the product name and model number, answer a few questions on a very user friendly screen and you're done.
from www.newegg.com
the only complaint i have is that the setup process could be made a little more user friendly, but it makes adjustments without much difficultly.
from www.amazon.com
for basic setup or novice users, this is fine, but for advanced functions or users it's frustrating.
from www.amazon.com
it wasn't perfect (user error), but that was quickly fixed.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Functionality, Compact, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver, Amplifiers, CD Player

Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

$96.00 Est. at Amazon

from Joe from Chicago, IL, www.circuitcity.com
truly user friendly when it comes to set up.
from www.amazon.com
the remote is also user configurabel so you can tell it how long you want the backlighting to stay on, etc.
from www.amazon.com
i would recommend this product to anyone that considers themself an average computer user.
from www.newegg.com
bright green display, thin profile, and user friendly.cons: it isnt as fast as the stock remotes.
from www.newegg.com
no user manual in the box.other thoughts: installed the software, and it took maybe thirty minutes to set up the initial activities and devices.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Programmability, Excellent Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, Receiver, Xbox

Logitech Harmony 1100 LCD Touchscreen

$452.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
how ridiculous is it i needed to create a whole new user for another logitech remote?
from www.amazon.com
even the tech agreed on this point- he said the software was "dumbed down" so the unsophisticated computer user could operate it.
from www.amazon.com
it is everything 95% of the users could ever want.
from www.amazon.com
the 1100 is better suited to riding a coffee table where the users are going be a little more conscious and fingers a little more precise.
from www.amazon.com
i think logitech engineered the software to be user friendly to a fault, utilizing setup wizards to walk you through all of the simple steps and therefore burying the advanced customization features

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Functionality, Comfortable, LCD Touchscreen

Sony RM-VL600

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from David from Boynton Beach, Fla., www.circuitcity.com
user friendly, features and quality vs.
from www.abt.com
describe yourself: casual user pros: easy to learn and use, great price, nice features and settings, simple controls cons: not enough buttons
from www.amazon.com
this remote is very user-friendly even for users who are not that familiar with learning remotes.
from www.amazon.com
this remote is affordable, user friendly (contrary to other reviews) and controls everything.
from www.amazon.com
this may sound like a lot of potential functions, but this device can actually accommodate all of these user-added functions without running out of storage/memory.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Good Programmability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

$411.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
it is very user friendly, asks you very simple and easy to understand questions, and then it programs itself.once the remote is programmed you aim it at the devices and press the button for what you
from www.bestbuy.com
the remote is very user friendly and easy to set up...
from www.bestbuy.com
some users have said that it only works within 2 feet, bull.
from www.crutchfield.com
if you read any reviews online with complaints, know that the user simply don't understand how to program the remote correctly.
from www.amazon.com
although it is relatively user friendly and intuitive (both remote and software),it can be difficult to set up the correct delays for each a/v device (ie i needed to manually set a longer than normal

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Functionality, Excellent Affordability, LCD

Universal B4O00001

Universal Remote Control (B4O00001) Remote Control

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
a must have for users who dont have a remote and watch dvd's on the xbox 360.
from www.amazon.com
highly recommended for mcx users.
from www.amazon.com
works great with the new xbox user interface, netflix, etc.
from from, www.circuitcity.com
true, it doesn't have 1080p, but, then again, neither do most users.for those of us 'early adopters' stuck with 1080i, we can enjoy the hd add-on drive in all it's glory.and, truth be told, unless
from www.amazon.com
if you are an advanced user with many components and remote-controlled items, get the logitech 360, it will be well worth the extra money.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Long Battery Life, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Universal MX-850 LCD

Universal Remote Control MX-850 LCD Remote Control

$250.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the software however could be better : it lacks a feature to alow users to key in ir codes (there are work-arounds, but they require using a series of third-party software).
from www.amazon.com
i just need set up and programming help as well as user lessons.
from www.amazon.com
i would not recommend it to most users unless you have trained installer to do the initial setup for you or you enjoy that sort of thing.
from www.amazon.com
perhaps the software could be a bit more refined asthetically, but even as it is it is very intuitive and user-friendly.

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Positives: Great Programmability, Nice Affordability, Great Durability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

One For All URC8820

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from San Francisco, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
it's well worth the money and should well cover the average users needs.
from JohnS from Dallas, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
this device is used every day and we're demanding users.
from www.amazon.com
perhaps it has this ability, but it's not obvious, even to a fairly informed user like myself.
from www.amazon.com
don't let the rather thick user manual put you off.
from www.amazon.com
two different sections, each about 8 pages long, were missing from the user's manual.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Great Functionality, Easy To Use, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Universal R7

Universal Remote Control R7 Remote Control

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

from glnagrom from Dallas Tx, www.circuitcity.com
we are heavy users of tivo/directv and own numerous pieces of sound equipment and i find this remote to be laid out far more logically and user friendly than even the best factory remotes.
from JJM from Portland, OR, www.circuitcity.com
easy set-up and it's user friendly to use which is really great.
from www.amazon.com
much better value for a normal user compared to overpriced and complicated logitech models
from www.amazon.com
i looked at other more flashy-looking lcd display remotes as well, but the main reason i went with this hard button version was because i was a little put off by the comments from many user reviews

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Positives: Good Affordability, Excellent Functionality, Easy To Use, Any Device Controlled By Remote

GP Batteries MediaGate GP-IR02BK

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from Boomhauer, www.newegg.com
google returned many frustrated moto users looking for the code.
from www.amazon.com
i've had various flavors of media center remotes through the years, which ends up being a fortunate thing since the ir receiver on this unit is problematic, as evidenced by one of the other users
from brigadoon0, www.newegg.com
confusing user manual.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Comfortable, Broadcasting Type: IR

Universal RFS200 LCD

Universal Remote Control RFS200 LCD Remote Control

$102.00 Est. at Amazon

from gleapman from Golden, CO, clickfrom.buy.com
(so, no "reprogramming" of the user is required.) also, other products we considered have the number keypad (for changing channels) all the way at the bottom of the unit, which seems awkward to use.
from www.amazon.com
the rf functionality works pretty well, although sometimes i have problems getting the volume to work with the doors shut but that could be user error.
from www.amazon.com
i'm a very happy user of rf-20 with its master control/blaster.
from www.amazon.com
most users will eventually be able to figure this out, but the manual should have more detail.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Affordability, Long Battery Life, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Gyration Motion Sensing

$107.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i think this is great for users with media center or xp connected to their living room lcd/ plasma tv and like to alternate between watching computer based movies and easily switch to and control
from Ikkesh, www.newegg.com
what i mean by this, is that this feature is supposed to make it convenient to allow the user to turn the volume up and down or mute in on a device like the tv or audio system (which ever was

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Functionality, Nice Affordability, Applicable Devices: TV, Cable\Satellite Receiver, PC

Universal URC-300 LCD Touchscreen

Universal Remote Control URC-300 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control

$100.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
if you are a more casual user that don't want to spend much time learning to program and customize your control, maybe the logitech harmony line would be a better fit for you, but watch for ergonomics
from www.amazon.com
it's very user-friendly and has performed even better than i had expected or hoped.
from www.amazon.com
no user forum available either.

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Positives: Excellent Functionality, Excellent Programmability, Good Affordability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

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Best Remote Controls for User

Logitech Harmony® One

Logitech Harmony 785 LCD

Logitech H550

Nikon ML-L3

Universal MX-350 LCD

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Logitech Harmony 688 LCD

Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

Logitech Harmony 1100 LCD Touchscreen

Sony RM-VL600

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

Universal B4O00001

Universal MX-850 LCD

One For All URC8820

Universal R7

GP Batteries MediaGate GP-IR02BK

Universal RFS200 LCD

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