Advantages: controls every device in your house
Disadvantages: its huge!, looks like a desktop calculator

...The Sony RM AV3000 is a dynamic peice of equiptment. It mimics the remote control of loads of devices. By using the touch screen control, it reduces the shown buttons to only the ones you require for the device you are controling, instead of having hundreds of buttons for every option which i found mind blowing on competitor units. Be aware though its a big peice of equiptment, it looks more like a desk top calculator on your sofa arm than a remote control, the clever boffins have made the infared so strong that you don't have to point it in any particular direction so it can just stay next to you on the sofa arm; your device will pick up the signal easily. I really like the ability to programme this unit, mine is set up to switch off my TV, DVD, Amplifier and projector all in one button press, or to set up for cinema (amp on/tv off... 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: Very versatile, most functions on one screen, customisable buttons, glow in the dark!
Disadvantages: Sometimes loses the plot!

...Sony have been around producing high-quality electronics for a long time, but they usually seem to go for the one-brand approach - make sure all your kit's Sony and everything will be wonderful. So I was a little surprised to see that they had released a universal learning remote control. I was even more surprised to see that it was able to hold enough devices, and enough buttons per device, to keep me happy - I like to have every single button from the original remote available to me. The picture doesn't really give you an idea of how big this remote control is. It's about as long as a large TV remote control, roughly three times as wide, and tapers from an inch thick at the front to about half an inch at the back end. It takes four AA batteries - more than most remotes. I've had comments that it looks more like an oversized... Read review

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Advantages: Good looks, functions, remote gameplay
Disadvantages: Remote gameplay is dreadful!

...The Official PlayStation 2 DVD remote is Sony's official answer to all those cheap tacky third party DVD remotes. With this device you will be able to access all the functions you would expect from a DVD player at the touch of a button. Included in the box In the box you will get PS2 DVD Remote of course, along with two AAA Sony batteries which are required to power the DVD remote, they will last you quite a while as in about 3 years I have only changed them once! You also get an Infra-red Receiver Unit which you use on an old model PlayStation 2, this plugs into the control port and allows the DVD remote to function. You also get a driver update CD to update your PlayStations DVD firmware but when I did this nothing seemed to have changed! You also get a very substantial Instruction manual explaining all the various functions... Read review

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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: one remote for all gadgets, not got lots of remotes hanging about
Disadvantages: bulky to hold, expensive

...Ever get fed up with having lots of remote controls??? one for sky, one for tv, one dvd, one for video, one for hi-fi, well this is how i felt until i come across this sony remote commander, i always picked up the wrong one just as favourite programme was about to start, making me miss the beginning, well not any more. This sony remote is black in colour, roughly measuring 12cm x 17.5cm and weighs 290gms. When it is on a flat surface it angles up so you can use it while resting on the arm of the chair. It has a touch sensative screen at the top, underneath that it has some hard push buttons which are 3 system control buttons, a button to turn the back light on/off, and a button to switch the remote on/off. Underneath this this there is 2 rows of six buttons to select the gadget you wish to use, and then there is programme up... Read review

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Advantages: Simple to use, great interface, simple to program
Disadvantages: None

...We have DVD player, receiver, two sat boxes (Sky + Free to air European channels), TV. It was not a fun holding 5 remotes trying to find a right button. The remote you would need would always be hidden and missing somewhere. We bought Logitech Harmony 525 2 years ago. I knew it would work for me as I am a gadget man. I was slightly apprehensive about my wife and worried about my in-laws (when they come to visit us). I thought it might be too techie thing for them. It turned out as a very simple to use. I have setup 4 activities - Sat1, Sat2, DVD and CD. You program it on Logitech site using web interface and then sync your remote via USB cable. When you click say SAT1 button all necessary devices would turn on (TV, receiver (I listen TV sound over speakers), SAT box). When you press off button all devices are switched off. You... Read review

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Advantages: Does everything you could want
Disadvantages: Small screen makes finding options difficult

...This is an absolutely great remote given it's cost. I used to have an One for All Kameleon which cost a lot more money than this. Setup was very very easy using the Software given and within 30 minutes I had a remote control which did exactly what I wanted. I use this to control my TV, Amplifier, BluRay DVD, Xbox 360 and Virgin Media Box. Every function of each device is catered for on the remote and the ability for the remote to transmit to more than 1 device at a time without having to switch any settings on it is fantastic. There are a couple of downsides to this remote. The first is the screen is very small in comparison to some others and scrolling through the pages to get to some of the more unique features of a device can be a pain, but overall this is great and well worth the investment... Read review

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Advantages: East to use, well built, lcd screen.
Disadvantages: Slightly unresponsive.

...screen so they can also be used as arrows for navigating DVD's etc. Ihave found though that with the volume on my amplifier i have to press the volume up button lots of times to make it louder. It doesn't scroll the volume like the original remote did. But that's the only drawback i found. ~ It's main functions are TV, Satellite, VCR, DVD, CD, MD, Tape, Amp. These can all be renamed in the setup. And being a learning remote. It means you can set it to search for a signal of remote objects and programme functions into buttons. Hense control something that is not in the original making of the remote. I.e. a PC remote. by facing the 2 remotes together you can press a button on the original remote and learn it on the learning remote. It still has a code book which is very important as it contains codes for many manufacturers. These can... Read review

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Advantages: All in one theater, music and entertainment system in one space-saving unit.
Disadvantages: -

...: Digital radio feature (method of scanning and sorting channels not DAB radio) with 20 presets. Has excellent analog radio quality which is useful for any Radio lover! Universal Remote Control: Has 1 universal remote control for all parts of the system. One great advantage of having an integrated system over seperates. Also has cool backlit glow buttons to help you operate in dark environments. Price/Overall: Has come down a lot in price since its first release, mainly because in technology terms its getting on a bit. Ironically that DOES NOT mean that it won't play the new DVDs, music whatever. Just thats its been released a while. For the best upto the minute prices go to www.pricerunner.co.uk. Or better yet go to an electronics store armed with the knowledge you need to buy this great product! Chris!... Read review

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