Hitachi HL01241 Infrared Remote control for Projector

Advantages: Control many devices using Infrared - easy to setup
Disadvantages: Can't control bluetooth or FM devices

...you to press the buttons. Thats it. We had to do that with one of ours and it works brilliantly and wasn't hard to do. The Only Flaw to this remote is it can't control FM signalled devices such as motorised projector screens or bluetooth controlled devices such as Playstations - HOWEVER these devices can come with infra-red or infra-red can be bought as an accessory... Read review

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Advantages: Completes complex source switching with a single keystroke
Disadvantages: Not much

...I have a complex AV system that has separate audio and video signal paths. This makes switching sources a nightmare that involves multiple remote controls and a lot of concentration. I have tried many programmable remotes over the years (three in the last 2 years) and this Logitech Harmony product stands head and shoulders above the rest. The set up requires a PC or MAC. I found the software excellent. Initially the software asks for the make and model numbers of the devices you want to operate. Logitech have a huge library of devices (they claim 175,000+). If your device is not there it has the ability to learn from the original R/C. Then you can set up activities listing the devices involved and the initial setting for each. For example watching a DVD may need the TV, DVD and AV amp with the TV source set to scart 2. If you need... Read review

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Advantages: Freedom, control buttons, long battery life
Disadvantages: Way overpriced in shops

...First of all id like to mention that the remote is rather overpriced for what it is. Priced at £19 the apple remote, when in use with the apple universal dock, lets you control your ipod, by giving you the option to play/pause, fast forward, rewind, skip forward, and skip backwards. If you hold down the play/pause button on the remote it will switch your ipod off (just like on the ipod wheel itself). The remote works from a very long distance, and most directions, in fact the fact that the remote works from such a long distance away, and the most awquard angles impresses me quite a bit. I purchased my remote brand new off ebay for £8 plus £2.50 delievery which is quite a nice saving rather than buying it in the shops for £19. So i was as happy as larry as i wanted the freedom to control my ipod from across the room. Overall... Read review

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