Logitech Harmony 895

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

...The Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote is used to control multiple devices in audio and visual systems (ie your tv, video, digital box, music players etc) Currently we use one to control an AV receiver, digital box and projector. Personally i think this is the best one i've used. Although initially to set up takes a bit of time (you have to load a program onto a computer and then add devices to the remote using the provided usb cable), the time it saves in day to day use and the practicality of one remote makes it a worthwhile task. If there is not a system listed that you want to control it has a neat feature which allow you to add other 'unknown' remote signals - its so easy - you just tell it you're going to add an 'unknown' and then point the 'unknown' systems remote at the logitech remote and it asks... Read review

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Advantages: easy to use, beautiful to look at, full of features
Disadvantages: Not always perfect, a bit pricey

...Being an Audio Visual enthusiast and a massive geek, my lounge is stuffed full of all sorts of seperates that require remote controls. From my 7.1 denon amp to my Sony HDD CD player. So a grand total of 5 remote controls had to find a home on the coffee table or bookshelf and it was driving my wife nuts. Especially when she picked the wrong controller and was trying to turn the TV up with the DVD remote. If you had more than one piece of equipment on, its a pain to have to use multiple controllers to turn them off or simply adjust settings. For a long while I'd wanted a remote to do it all, more so though, I wanted one with a touch screen. After all, who doesn't love touch screen? So, I did a little research on the the internet and surfed over to www.avforums.com amoung other sites. The logitech harmony range had rave reviews... Read review

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Advantages: Compact, all in remote for under £150, USB driven, sleek charger
Disadvantages: Small buttons, limited customisation, low res screen

...the Logitech. So what about it? Well I bought this one as I could not face splashing the cash for yet another Philips (if you have kids you'll understand!). So my first point this is kind of an "entry level" all-in-one, but really is the better of the entry level multifunctions. If you are looking at the All For One range (particularly the Chameleon), trust me and spend some more on this one... I am using this one to replace remotes that control: My Pioneer plasma screen and media box, Pioneer DVD player, Pace SKY+ box, Arcam AV Amplifier and Pansonic video recorder - so getting rid of 5 remote controls. The remote itself is literally no bigger than a normal size remote control at 18cm long. Upon first inspection, it looks very cool - grey slate colour, loads of buttons and an LCD screen at the top. It certainly looks the part. So how... Read review

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