I think this is going to become a problem...

[johnb554]

OK, so i am not sure what forum this should go in but here is the problem.

I am looking for an easy to access, reliable and budget solution to my remote problem. if anyone has any ideas on some good universal remotes, let me know.
I don't want to spend too much money on it because after all, its just a remote but i want something that isn't a piece of crap...

John

 

[Highbar]

Well I know that you said that you didn't want to spend to much so maybe one of the mid range Harmony remotes. I absolutely love my 880. Had some family over the other day and my aunts loved that i only had to hit one button to get everything to work. One of the best things I've bought. Check out JR dot com they have some good deals on them.

T

 

[Hi Ho]

I also recomend Harmony remotes. I have the Harmony 688 and I love it. So does everyone else in the house. It is simple to setup and very customizable. It has completely replaced all 7 remotes I used to have to juggle to make my equipment work.

 

[Haoleb]

It really depends on how much money you are willing to spend. RF base staions with IR eyes on all your equipment can be very handy depending on your setup.

 

[MDS]

Check out the Home Theater Master RF10/20 at http://www.universalremote.com (consumer series). These are slightly feature reduced versions of the Total Control series (professional) and much cheaper. Remote + base station is about $100 at Amazon.com.

 

[BMXTRIX]

I'm also a big fan of the URC series remote controls. Specifically the MX-850 remote which has very nice to the touch buttons which are easy to find and use in the dark with a top notch back light for those times when you need it. A bit more expensive, but works well. I've had mine for over 2 years now with a 3 year old in the house... that thing has hit the hardwood at least 50 times without issue.

 

[johnb554]

Thanks for all of the replies guys. I really appreciate it.

I have looked over the models mentioned and because of my budget, I think i am going to go for the Harmony 880. I found a couple on sale on Ebay for about 120 candian dollars and I can definatly do 120.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

That will work just fine for you. I use the cheap Harmony and it does it's job well.

Thanks for all of the replies guys. I really appreciate it.

I have looked over the models mentioned and because of my budget, I think i am going to go for the Harmony 880. I found a couple on sale on Ebay for about 120 candian dollars and I can definatly do 120.

 

[jake5717]

I love my Harmony 550. Got it for about $65 on Ebay.

 

[agarwalro]

One more vote for the Harmony 880.