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[slipperybidness]

I'm looking for a remote for my second system to consolidate what TV, AVR, VHS/DVD combo as the remote for the VHS/DVD combo really sucks. I've narrowed it down to these:

1) Logitech Harmony 350.. For $50, I can consolidate all my device remotes but it only allows to create one activity which I would use to setup the AVR,VHS/DVD combo, and TV. I can use an existing remote can be used for regular TV viewing.

2) Philips SRP5107 for $23 which allows me to consolidate 7 devices but with no activities which means I would have to select the device I want to control first from the first row of buttons. That row of buttons are back lit too. That maybe a little cumbersome but its a much better layout than teh remote that comes with the VHS/DVD combo player.

Personally, I like this one and it works out very well for me.

AR Acoustic Research ARRX18G Xsight Touch 18 Device Universal Remote Control | eBay

 

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Personally, I like this one and it works out very well for me.

AR Acoustic Research ARRX18G Xsight Touch 18 Device Universal Remote Control | eBay

Unfortunately with the US/Canadian exchange back in US favour, its too expensive.

 

[adk highlander]

Unfortunately with the US/Canadian exchange back in US favour, its too expensive.

? The Harmony was $50 and that one with the exchange and free shipping is only $40.42 with the exchange.

 

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? The Harmony was $50 and that one with the exchange and free shipping is only $40.42 with the exchange.

Your right..but I thought shipping would be extra. I went back into EBAY and saw that it was free. Are these new devices?

 

[j_garcia]

Days of Future Past $17.99 on Amazon. Need something to watch once I get the UMC-200 hooked back up and calibrated.

 

[fuzz092888]

Days of Future Past $17.99 on Amazon. Need something to watch once I get the UMC-200 hooked back up and calibrated.

Preordered this and had it arrive today.

Just discovered the Spectrum series of "books". They showcase the best and brightest of contemporary artists. They're in their 21st year and 21st edition of the book, but I ordered the 2nd edition which featured one of the artists who worked on Ice Age and Finding Nemo.

I also ordered an illustrated edition of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

They should both be arriving with the Frank Cho Method in a week or two. The edition I ordered is below and I believe that's the final cover art as well.

Drawing Beautiful Women: The Frank Cho Method Publisher's Edition -- hardcover with jacket and 16 bonus pages -- Pre-Order - Ships Nov. 1

 

[ImcLoud]

I just bought 2 cases of Powers Johns lane 12 year, $528 for 12 bottles!!! I couldn't resist...

 

[herbu]

They should both be arriving with the Frank Cho Method in a week or two.

Frank Cho... kinda reminds me of the Vargas girls in old Playboys. Nice.

 

[3db]

I picked this up last night

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I will be returning the remote because I was unable to get the Techncis AVR to respond to it. I believe the AVR won't accept power off/on commands from any remote. I know it won't take poweroff/on commands from the original remote. I will test this with my Logitech as I can add one more device to it. If it works with the logitech, I will buy the logitech or wait and reprogram it for the upstairs when I get the new Harmony for the main system. If it doesn't work, I will buy the lesser Philips remote because I really just want to replace the OEM remote for the combo VHS/DVD player

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[fuzz092888]

Frank Cho... kinda reminds me of the Vargas girls in old Playboys. Nice.

Yup, I blame Adam for all kickstarter related purchases. They're totally his fault for introducing that horrid place to me.

Speaking of. Adam, if you're out there, have you gotten your e-mail for choosing the leather's on the feel flux stuff yet? Shouldn't be too long now.

 

[afterlife2]

3db you might find it on ebay for $50-70 on ebay: http://www.amazon.com/URC-Universal-Components-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B001KC08AE

 

[j_garcia]

Love my R50, especially since it was $50 new Should have bought two I need one for the second system.

R40 and the MX450 were the replacements

http://www.amazon.com/URC-R40-Favorite-Universal-Components/dp/B004UKRRD4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413414644&sr=1-1&keywords=urc+r40

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Remote-Control-MX-450-Programmable/dp/B001HKLA60/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413414644&sr=1-3&keywords=urc+r40

 

[3db]

I picked this up last night

I will be returning the remote because I was unable to get the Techncis AVR to respond to it. I believe the AVR won't accept power off/on commands from any remote. I know it won't take poweroff/on commands from the original remote. I will test this with my Logitech as I can add one more device to it. If it works with the logitech, I will buy the logitech or wait and reprogram it for the upstairs when I get the new Harmony for the main system. If it doesn't work, I will buy the lesser Philips remote because I really just want to replace the OEM remote for the combo VHS/DVD player

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Well, I'm returning the remote today ... I added the Technics receiver to my Logitech and was able to power it off and on, step through its menus successfully. It actually feels quite nice for a cheap device. However, it doesn't do macros nor are the buttons backlit.

 

[Matt34]

I joined the dark side once again.....

13" Macbook Pro
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 13.3" Display 8GB Memory 256GB Flash Storage MGX82LLA - Best Buy

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Amazon.com: Anker® 2nd Gen Astro E3 10000mAh Dual-Port Ultra Compact External Battery Portable USB Charger Power Bank - PowerIQ™ Broad Compatibility, Fast Charging, High Capacity - For iPhone 6 5s 5c 5, iPad Air mini, Galaxy S5 S4, Tab 2, Note 3 4

 

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I joined the dark side once again.....

13" Macbook Pro
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 13.3" Display 8GB Memory 256GB Flash Storage MGX82LLA - Best Buy

I'm not a fan of Apple because of how they used to control music via Itunes garbage. However, I cannot detract from their PCs. They simply work and work well. My daughters have had no issues with them at all and they are going on 3 years now. Congrats

 

[slipperybidness]

I'm not a fan of Apple because of how they used to control music via Itunes garbage. However, I cannot detract from their PCs. They simply work and work well. My daughters have had no issues with them at all and they are going on 3 years now. Congrats

Yeah, they work and work well, and are more intuitive than Windows PCs.

But, it comes at a price. They lock it down so much. PCs have more flexibility, but they also tend to give more headaches due to that.

For example, I have never seen a piece of lab equipment running off a Mac.

 

[Matt34]

I picked it up for school and to do some video editing. I still have a monster PC for gaming and everything else.

 

[afterlife2]

4X Anti-glare Matte Screen Protector Film Cover Shield +KIT for 10.1 tablet from ebay.

 

[3db]

Yeah, they work and work well, and are more intuitive than Windows PCs.

But, it comes at a price. They lock it down so much. PCs have more flexibility, but they also tend to give more headaches due to that.

For example, I have never seen a piece of lab equipment running off a Mac.

That's the trade off; a locked down system that functions as it's designed to do or a 80% stable system that allows one to tinker. Each has a role to play.