Remote Control Suggestions

[chakotay2]

My dog ate my remote control for my AV receiver. I have long wanted to get one of those fancy LCD screen remote controls (Like the Sony AV-3100).

I don't have the old remote to program the new remote with however (it didn't come out of the dog in a real usable form).

My question is...for under $200.00... what are some suggestions for a good AV remote?

Will any of them hook up to my computer for programming or to download the latest IR codes?

Thanks,
Allen

 

[Duffinator]

You can't beat the MX 500 for under $100 bucks. It may not be the easiest to program but it's very ergonomic and user friendly once it is. I personally like buttons over vague LCD touch screens. You can also look at the MX 700 for programming from your PC.

http://www.hometheatermaster.com/htm/mx500/index.html

http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/

 

[chakotay2]

Harmony H659

What about the Harmony H659?

I have seen great reviews and it is only around 100 bucks.

 

[Duffinator]

The Harmony remotes are nice as well but I've never used one although I've looked at them. I prefer the programmable LCD screen on the MX 500 which is larger and has more options visible at one time. The hard buttons are adjacent to the LCD name on the screen. I'm sure both will do the job and are great values.

 

[mfree1138]

Htm Mx700

You can find them on Ebay for ~$150 (I paid $154). Very cool and incredibly flexible and programmable.

 

[chakotay2]

Harmony Remote

Just picked a Harmony H659 today for under 100 bucks at newegg.com.

Can't wait for it to arrive... the dogs can't either.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Allen

 

[ashipps]

Harmony 880

The Harmony 880 works good for general use. I am able to control all the functions required for a Cable Box, TV and DVD player.

My only complaints are the following:

1. Some of the receiver functions (DSP sound modes, and speaker adjustments) have different names that function differently on the Harmony than on the Denon supplied remote. I often use the Denon remote to handle these functions espically when company is present (You always want your friends to know that you are in control). I am hoping that I will be able to program different names for these functions, when time is available. Names on the top level functions can be altered. I am not sure if alteration is possible as you get deeper (2nd and 3rd levels) into the receiver commands.

2. I an considering upgrading to a RF remote system in the future. The Harmony 880 is slow in executing commands (slower than the Denon remote). An RF device might help this problem.

3. The 880 sometimes fails to power-up the TV or cable box. Part of the problem may be my wife who occasionally uses other single remote controls that maybe confusing the 880.

I recommend others to check out the RF type remotes. These may be the most advanced and fastest operating units.

 

[aspaceintime]

I called surfremotecontrol.com and spoke to someone. He said on several of the models you get a discount when you check out. I asked him what he had and he said the 850. It is 269 now. Not sure about the total discount they now offer...

 

[brian32672]

Personally I have had a few. And I will say that the best for the money is the Pronto remotes.
Here are a few reviews (please disregard the pricing, as you can pick them up for almost a 1/4 of msrp)

http://www.remotecentral.com/tsu3000/index.html

http://www.remotecentral.com/prontopro/index.html

http://www.remotecentral.com/tsu2000/index.html

And the almighty...
http://www.remotecentral.com/tsu7000/index.html

well actually this would be the almighty (but its a bit to much)
http://www.pronto.philips.com/index.cfm?id=938