Which Universal Remote?

easyrider · 24 Feb 2009 at 19:03

Now with my room near completion and my AV gear nearly in place I'm in need of a universal remote. :eek:

Now I think I would like a one handed design rather than the two handed approach of the Harmony 1000.

Has to control all the stuff in the pic.Including my HTPC runnig vista MCE and projector.

I'm not sure wether any of the logitech range work with a PS3 either....?

What are you lot using?

I'm tempted by a harmony 555 but I'm not sure wether It will be to limiting.

Thoughts

Django x2 · 24 Feb 2009 at 19:18

Harmony 1000, 1100 (555 if on a budget) or Philips Pronto range

easyrider · 24 Feb 2009 at 19:24

Lucero said:
Harmony 1000, 1100 (555 if on a budget) or Philips Pronto range

easyrider said:
Now I think I would like a one handed design rather than the two handed approach of the Harmony 1000.

Django x2 · 24 Feb 2009 at 19:25

opps

wolvers · 24 Feb 2009 at 19:38

I've got the 555 and it controls the same amount of kit as you.

I'm very happy with it, even Mrs Wolvers can use it! :eek:

There's no way I'd have something as big, or expensive, as the 1000.

Why are you worried about it being limited? It would work with a PS3 if you get an IR thing for the PS3.

cram · 24 Feb 2009 at 19:44

Harmony One. Best thing I've bought in a long time.

Attu90 · 24 Feb 2009 at 20:19

Ive got a Harmony 885, had it a good few years now and wouldnt be without it, the only thing I dont use it for is my PS3 as i havnt got round to buying a IR controller for the PS3 yet.

zealot · 24 Feb 2009 at 20:53

harmony one for you then, if i didn't have a pronto that's what i would go for.

shine · 24 Feb 2009 at 20:58

cram said:
Harmony One. Best thing I've bought in a long time.

Completely agree. I recently got one and its easy to configure and I just don't need my old remotes anymore.

Randell · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:02

I have a harmony 555 and it controls all my equipment fine, including my cheapo ebay electric screen and my 4 to 1 component switchbox. So in essence buy the best single handed harmony you can afford

easyrider · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:02

Will the 555 be enough for a geek like me?

Magic_x_uk · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:03

Easyrider,,,,Harmony one. CLOSE thread,

check it out

Randell · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:18

easyrider said:
Will the 555 be enough for a geek like me?

maybe not, the One is colour and and touch screen. Get that!

Randell · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:23

eek just checked them all and the One doesn't have R/G/B/Y buttons for Sky/Freeview etc. Yu have to have them as a screen button option. I would find that a pain. Get the 785 instead.

daz.wallace · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:28

Randell said:
eek just checked them all and the One doesn't have R/G/B/Y buttons for Sky/Freeview etc. Yu have to have them as a screen button option. I would find that a pain. Get the 785 instead.

The 885 also has R/G/B/Y buttons, very easy to use, even the wife likes it :cool:

Walter Sobchak · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:30

Harmony one!

shine · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:46

Randell said:
eek just checked them all and the One doesn't have R/G/B/Y buttons for Sky/Freeview etc. Yu have to have them as a screen button option. I would find that a pain. Get the 785 instead.

You can map the coloured buttons onto other keys which are unused.

easyrider · 24 Feb 2009 at 23:34

Just been nudged for a deal of Harmony one for 69 delivered with voucher code.

To good a price to miss I think?

Thoughts?

shine · 24 Feb 2009 at 23:37

easyrider said:
Just been nudged for a deal of Harmony one for 69 delivered with voucher code.

To good a price to miss I think?

Thoughts?

I paid 75 with a voucher code 3 weeks ago and thought it was a great deal!

Dingleberry88 · 24 Feb 2009 at 23:43

easyrider said:
Will the 555 be enough for a geek like me?

They're all pretty much identical as far as controlling devices goes.

I personally think it's stupid to pay ~£100 (or even £69 as you posted) for a One, when a £35 525 will work exactly the same, unless the looks are really worth that much to you. It's not like the lower end Harmonys look bad though.