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I currently have a Logitech Harmony 550,which I like. It's getting old and the oft used buttons are starting to not work.
Is there anything with infra/radio for under $175 that does a good job?
The console holding all equipment is only 10-12 ft from seating area, but wife's decorative touches on the coffee table sometimes interfere with the clear shot to the equipment. Hoping the radio signal will overcome this problem.
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Harmony is great - even my wife can do it.
I really like the URC models, for ergonomics and reliability. I am a fan of hard buttons with different shapes, and not so much a fan of touchscreens, though an intelligent combo of both is fine too. Not nearly as friendly to set up as Harmony though. URC has a new model that looks decent for under $200. The URC models are known for VERY strong IR output. On Remote Central they use the "blanket test", which is how many layers of blanket the IR can punch through; most remotes are pretty lame in comparison to URC. So you almost certainly will not need the RF as long as you're in the same room as the gear, and the gear doesn't have the IR sensor windows completely covered. Maybe a dealer will let you try one to test??Edit: the URC model I was thinking of is the R50 that lists for $150. It is possibly the better URC choice for Harmony users, less shock, though I do not like its ergonomics nearly as much as some other URC models. But it still apparently has a wicked IR output. I think this is the only URC model they sell that is intended for the general public to purchase; URC has a rep for not being "friendly" to non-pro users in some ways.
Edits: 04/18/09
Got the URC R50. More complicated than my old Logitech. Daughter will be home from college this weekend.
Will let you know.
Can you tell if the IR output is enough at least? Like, learn a few commands from your current remote to see if it's strong enough to get to the more difficult components? If it doesn't do that, then I guess it's not worth any more of your time...
I'll make a comparison on the strength.
Between my computer savy daughter and myself I'm sure we'll get it sorted out. Have to, spent the money and the old Logitech is worn out.
Yes, the instructions can seem a bit daunting at first, but once you've done a few minor things it won't seem so bad. Their instructions are actually pretty good as far as these things go. I rarely need the instructions anymore, even with my lousy memory, and often change my remote on the fly when I think of something better.
The IR output of URC models is usually sufficient as long as you're in the same room. I don't even have to aim the remote at the boxes, though some are less sensitive than others. The IR output is so wide and strong that usually enough hits by bouncing off the walls or whatever.
One tip is not to use rechargeable batteries. Especially since the R50 uses cheap and relatively long-lasting AAs. With 4 of them, the nominal 1.2V greater voltage of alkaline will likely make a huge difference for IR output IME. I used rechargeables for years and prefer the increased IR performance of alkalines albeit at increased cost (mine uses 4xAAA which don't last that long).
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