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Logitech Harmony® One

$275.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
you will need the part number / product number for each component you want to add to the control in order to get a flawless and complete list of commands that came with your old remote.
from www.amazon.com
logitech is constantly updating their product database and devices that are under a month old have already been loaded on to my remote and work perfectly.
from www.amazon.com
this remote works great, i was worried that it would not work with my older onkyo receiver but it works flawlessly.
from www.amazon.com
my old "1 for all" remote had this to a small degree, but this remote takes it to several magnitudes better.
from www.amazon.com
and coordination was a smart move - this way the remote can always be updated with the latest equipment automatically as it comes out - or you can program even the oldest directly into the remote.

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 118 people for OLD

Logitech H550

$113.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Eugene OR, clickfrom.buy.com
it even had the codes for my 20 year old hi-fi panasonic vcr, which was good since the remote had just died!
from www.bestbuy.com
you can create many different activities (macros) to make life easier.i was concerned about if it would control my sony av preamp processor which is easily 10 years old and uses a large touch screen
from www.tigerdirect.com
not that it's not doable, but scrolling through a long menu to press a button that was a single click on your old remote seems like a little of a step backwards.
from RadRes from Rochester, NY, www.circuitcity.com
just purchased a new tv and thought that it was about time i had a universal remote to control all my various components: tv, sony home theater, jvc vcr (we still use it to watch old home videos of
from www.bestbuy.com
once you have it setup you can just push one button and all the components switch over to the correct activity.my wife says she can never go back to the old multi-remote or several button combination

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 41 people for OLD

Sony RM-VL600

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from Coach from Mississippi, www.circuitcity.com
after reading the reviews on this product i decided to buy it, because it got old using three or four different remote controls.
from www.abt.com
this is my husbands new best friend- it took the place of our other 4 remotes (for components from 3 different manufacturers) and was easy to program- even using our old vcr remote to "learn" from.
from swardh from Northern California, www.circuitcity.com
i was able to program it very quickly, using it's learning program with no problems, even though my tv is not a sony, is 6 years old, and i didn't have the model number in front of me.
from JK from Madison, WI, www.circuitcity.com
if you have an older or no-name box that most universal remotes don't have the codes for, this is a good remote to get.
from www.amazon.com
this remote worked perfectly for the name brand components (sony, toshiba, etc) and gave me the ability to easily program all other buttons by simply pointing my old remotes at it and pressing a

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 40 people for OLD

Logitech Harmony 659 LCD

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.circuitcity.com
recently when an old sony remote of mine busted i had to find a new remote.
from www.circuitcity.com
it replace 4 other remotes and is so simple to use, that my 6 and 3 year olds can watch their shows in surround sound, by them clicking one button.
from JV from Philly Burbs, www.circuitcity.com
i've had it only a few days but my 9 old remotes have been hidden away into retirement.
from www.crutchfield.com
i have a six year old rca tv, an older zenith vcr and a many other a/v equipment and could not find one remote to control all of them at once until this one.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i've sat on it, stepped on it, fell on the ceramic tile many times, survived my 2-1/2 year old, and refused to even hiccup...

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

5 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for OLD

One For All URC8820

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the fact that it can learn commands from other ir remotes enabled me to control my old sony multi-system tv.
from www.amazon.com
it took a while to assign the necessary functions from the old remote to the new one, but i was pleased with the end result.
from www.amazon.com
it controls every device in my house and the ones there aren't codes for it learned from my old remotes...even controls a space heater i have in the bedroom.
from www.amazon.com
i could make this remote to work just like my old remote.
from www.amazon.com
with this remote i was able to replace three older remotes that had missing battery covers, masking tape holding them together, dead buttons, you get the idea.

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

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the first was the old 628 and that product was pretty good until the latest software release from logitech turned it into a piece of cr*p.
from www.amazon.com
my 8 year old can easily operate it and yet it also does all the advanced functions of each remote.
from www.amazon.com
i expected to get my new samsung ln40b550, xbox 360, and cable box to work with this remote, but it also works with my 12 year old sharp all-in-one "4.1" surround system.
from www.amazon.com
unfortunately they are deactivating it and the programming is all web based so the old remote is basically junk because you cant program it anymore.
from www.amazon.com
my set up has everything from a new denon receiver to a 19 year old denon cd player and the database had the remote codes for all of it.

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

Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

$96.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
i have an older model of harmony remote, and have basically worn it out.
from www.bestbuy.com
after running the simple setup and a few help fixes (my a/v reciever is quite old) it starts up my 360, tv, and surround sound and puts them on the right input setting in just a few secconds, no more
from www.newegg.com
there is no longer a rubber flap to cover the mini-usb plug, and the "wheel" seems to be constructed better (though it may be the lack of wear) and it doesn't squeak or 'rub' the way my old remote did
from www.amazon.com
screen is clear and briteness is ajustable,as is the time you want the light on.also able to "teach" it with the old remote.cant find a button with the online software?then just point it at the ir
from www.amazon.com
unfortunately they are deactivating it and the programming is all web based so the old remote is basically junk because you cant program it anymore.

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

Monster Cable 121161

$245.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
all i had to do was have the "old" remotes (8 of them -- can you believe it?!?) on hand and the software walked me through what was needed.
from www.amazon.com
the monster mcc av100 remote control was easy to set up, is easy to use, and best of all,operates all my tv/video & stereo equipment from my new sony plasma to my 20 year old carver stereo components.
from www.amazon.com
the menu and key layouts are quite intuitive - even our eight year old can activate the entire system and go right to his favorite cartoon channels.
from www.amazon.com
my nine year-old has already figured out how the monster records/watches shows on the pvr, and this from a kid who is limited to 60 minutes of tv per day.
from www.amazon.com
i am not an overly technical guy, about average for a 50 year old i would say, and i had no problem with any of the set up nor with controlling stuff.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Functionality, Nice Programmability, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver, Amplifiers, Tuner, Receiver, LD Player, Lighting, Computer Multimedia, iPod

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal Remote control LCD Remote Control

$91.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
now that i have this programmed like i want it, my wife and even my 6 year old can operate everything by themselves.
from www.amazon.com
once programmed, i handed the remote to my 8 year old who figured it out in about 5 seconds and pressed the correct button to watch tv which, by the way, turned on all 3 components together.
from www.amazon.com
it asked me to beam my old remote at the rear of the harmony.
from www.amazon.com
for those rare instances when the command is not in the logitec database you just shoot your old remote at it, and it learns pronto.
from www.amazon.com
my old remote did this, but it was a pain so i stopped.

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

Universal MX-350 LCD

Universal Remote Control MX-350 LCD Remote Control

$97.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i have an old pc running xp with a serial port on front that i used to program my mx-700 a couple years ago, but it no longer communicates with the remote, probably because the pc has become
from www.amazon.com
(as one user said, the remote is a little old-school but that's great because it is reliable.)
from www.amazon.com
even my young children know how to use the device (don't bother with the sidekick unless you want 2 or 3 year olds using a remote).
from www.amazon.com
the mx-350 is a great remote control,easy to program,good feel and the rf feature works great.the remote works with my old radio shack remote extenders.you have to go to the top of the line of
from www.amazon.com
my 7 year old uses it pretty well, too.

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

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

$411.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.mwave.com
i purchased this remote as a replacement for my old sony rm-av2000 and it's a night and day difference in every aspect.
from www.mwave.com
summary: i purchased this remote as a replacement for my old sony rm-av2000 and it's a night and day difference in every aspect.
from www.bestbuy.com
you to the logitech website was so easy that i think my parents could even set this remote up (if it wasn't for me at 7 years old the vcr would never have had the right time on it growing up).
from www.mwave.com
summary: i was looking for a replacement remote for our old pronto that was now some 3 years old and something that could hook up to usb instead of a serial port like the pronto.
from www.mwave.com
i was looking for a replacement remote for our old pronto that was now some 3 years old and something that could hook up to usb instead of a serial port like the pronto.

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

Universal R7

Universal Remote Control R7 Remote Control

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

from Greg from U.S. Forces, Germany, www.circuitcity.com
listed each missed a function......but it didn't matter because you can add on to the pre-coded setting with the learning function using your old existing remote which was very easy and fast todo.
from Skulldud from Garland, TX, USA, www.circuitcity.com
it was really easy to set up, and in all but one case the only thing i had to do was enter the device code in order to have all functions of the old remote operational.
from "Billy Bob", www.bhphotovideo.com
this remote can be programed to control anything, regardless of how old it is.
from obasi from tampa, fl, www.circuitcity.com
i have gone through about 6 or 7 remote controls trying to find one that works on my older direct tv receiver.
from www.abt.com
this unit had built in codes for all my things including my old kenwood stereo that i run the television sound thru.

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

Sony Remote Commander RMV-L610N

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i'm pretty sure that does what it says it can - also, doing the basic thing was perfectly simple: nearly set it down with the old remote, it worked like a charm.
from www.amazon.com
i have old (for tech stuff) toshiba and pioneer dvr's this is the first remote ever that has had codes that worked for them.
from www.amazon.com
this is the first universal i have ever owned where you actually don't need to go back to the old remote.
from www.amazon.com
so i thought i'd give the new rm-vl610n a try since the older sony worked so well in its day.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Excellent Functionality, Easy To Use, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver, CD Player

Logitech Harmony 785 LCD

$179.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
i also have an older av amplifier from pioneer which does not have a remote or i may have lost it.
from www.walmart.com
can change the names of all the activitys, like instead of "watch tv" i put "watch the cable/dvr box" and then one for "watch hd cable" this way it is really easy for my wife and 5 year old to use.
from www.walmart.com
initially i bought a harmony 550 but returned it due to the difficulty of my old eyes to see monochrome display.
from www.amazon.com
not to appear condescending but, unlike the old remote, my wife can use it without frustration.
from www.amazon.com
after receiving the product, i found the setup to be somewhat difficult for my system (which contains a mix of both old and new components).

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

Sony SCPH-10420

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
the remote has a sort of old-school shape to it, but it works perfectly from my couch (approx.
from yasayap from Tucson, AZ, Arizona, www.circuitcity.com
spch39001 needs the 'old' model of sony dvd remote that have ir receiver port.however, i will never use my ps2 as a dvd player.
from www.walmart.com
i bought an older version of the ps2 back in march of 2004 and when i did, i also bought the remote.
from lt.dell.com
apparently i have an older model ps2.
from www.amazon.com
simply put, this is a great product, if it doesnt work with your ps2, its because you have an "old" one.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Applicable Devices: DVD Player

Universal URC-300 LCD Touchscreen

Universal Remote Control URC-300 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control

$100.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.circuitcity.com
i had to 'learn' the automator by using the old remote like a programmer to get some ofthe functions to work on my equipment.
from www.amazon.com
now my wife can easily watch dvds with this remote (she refused to learn the old 3 remote method), so i don't have to be called to do it every time!
from www.amazon.com
without my old learning remote, i'd have been sunk.
from www.amazon.com
it is easy to operate so everyone is comfortable using it (including my 4 years old).
from www.amazon.com
that's just a tip if you're trying to learn other remotes---save yourself a headache and put fresh batteries in your old remote first.

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

Nikon ML-L3

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this remote is so much fun, even my five-year-old is taking pictures with it.
from www.amazon.com
i love my remote, and wouldn't trade it for anything but a good old cable release.
from www.amazon.com
i finally had my 15 year old show me how it works.
from www.amazon.com
i also have a one year old, so this remote was invaluable in allowing me to position her and quickly take the shot with me standing right next to her (but just out of the pix).
from www.amazon.com
once the d40 is set to recognize the ml-l3, it works splendidly from the front, sides, and rear of the camera, making it much more convenient and elegant than the old-style cable releases.

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

GP Batteries MediaGate GP-IR02BK

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i also have another system running vista media center which i've been using with the old "official" windows xp media center edition (mce) 2005 remote.
from www.amazon.com
this remote is vastly superior to my old mce one.
from www.amazon.com
but the older ir receivers from the standard media center systems are larger and more obtrusive than the smaller profile unit that came with this, so i went ahead and disconnected my old one, and
from crucible, www.newegg.com
pros: bought this to replace an old serial port based irman ir receiver.

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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 A Customer from GA, clickfrom.buy.com
one other draw-back, although an rf remote, it does not support traditional rf components like an older bose lifestyle system.
from www.amazon.com
other components - a three year old philips htib unit and a motorola cable stb tucked away in a closet in the passage way along the living room (with the tv on the wall you wouldn't want to destroy
from www.amazon.com
the reason is that any other urc remote such as the rf10, rf30 or older versions which also have rf control will interfere with your use fo t his remote, and vice versa.
from www.amazon.com
the remote is about the same size as my old cable remote.
from www.amazon.com
we have a whole-house system (all the devices are in an obscure closet along with the channel plus 5445 quad channel rf modulator) so this is exactly what i needed to replace my awful old-school rf

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

Universal R6

Universal Remote Control R6 Remote Control

$15.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
for the basic on/off on the onkyo hts progamming was ok but far as changes with with radio stations i set the macro setting by holding the old remote face to face .
from www.amazon.com
comcast just switched us over to digital requiring dta boxes, and the "universal" remote they supply with the pace dc50x dta was able to control neither of our old tvs -- a panasonic pvq-2012 tv/vcr
from www.amazon.com
from a new sony blu-ray player (and believe it or not, the sony remote could not operate the sony player, to a 4 year old toshiba vcr and sony surround sound amp to a high def sharp tv).

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

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