Re: Recommended remote for a complicatedish system
- From: PC Paul <urd2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:56:57 GMT
Peter wrote:
On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 08:06:41 -0000, "remblancecouk"
<paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have been using the very expensive Philips Prontos for several years but recently switched to a Logitech Harmony which works for me at a fraction of the price. Programming is simple and you can test to see if it will work for you on their web site. I have a set up for every room in the house.
This is undoubtedly true. However, the Logitech Harmony is not for
everyone. I tried one, and didn't like it at all. I found the buttons
too small, and the action rather unpleasant - a very crude (IMO)
click.
I recommend seeing if you can try one for feel before buying.
I've got one I tried from Aldi (I know...) which *looks* very like a Harmony, but isn't.
The Harmony 525 looks like it might do the deed *except* that Telewest/Virgin will insist on using IrDA remotes which screws up the 5xx Logitech remotes (the 8xx series can cope but at a significantly higher price) and also screws up all but the most expensive remote repeaters.
I've also looked at the Red-Eye remote transceiver - basically a gadget that takes 'standard' RC6 infra-red and translates it to IrDA suitable for all sorts of IrDA kit. That would add another £35 to the budget but then I could at least use a remote extender from upstairs as well.
Oh, and BTW my Panasonic TV is getting on a bit and definitely doesn't have an 'AV at power on' option on the menu :-(
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