My New Toy.

[TNT]

I got a Harmony remote for my parents a few months ago and they can actually use it. I gave them an Marantz RC5000 before, but programming it was labor intensive. With this remote, if my parents get a new piece of equipment, reprogramming is a breeze. With the RC5000, I would have to put a lot of work into it, although admittedly it is sexier. I'm using the RC5000 now. The harmony is great for people who don't want to program remotes. The main thing is that it's activity based which makes a lot of sense and is the way I always set up the RC5000. Heck, you can't beat it for the price.

[soup]

@ TNT, if you bought it a few months ago, do you update the software & the firmware for them or do they do it themselves? the only reason why I ask is when I was getting it set up on the weekend, I updated the software twice & firmware once from what I installed. just thought I should let you know.

[TNT]

I haven't updated since I set it up for them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[irishmark]

soup is it in europe yet it looks the biz

[soup]

@ TNT, I get it (LOL).

@ irishmark, give logitech.com a shot, I think you can choose your country. Top right hand corner of the page (change location).

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?countryid=2&languageid=1

[AlienX69]

I am waiting until the 10" ones come down in price, lowest I think I have seen is $199. Sorry you missed out though. @BR7 I will try it out on the missus & let you know (I hope she never sees this thread).

I did alot of research on portable DVD before getting this one. Well worth the 250+USD, I paid a little more a few months ago, but it was still worth it. Great unit, picture and battery duration.

Regards,
AX

[nwg]

I should really get one of those. I have 20 remotes now.

[AlienX69]

20 .... I think that makes you the Remote King ....

[nwg]

20 .... I think that makes you the Remote King ....

Just counted again and only have 18. I gave a couple of DVD players away.



Panasonic DVD Recorder
Panasonic DVD Recorder
Sony TV
Sony DVD Player
Sony Laserdisc Player
Sony Minidisc Recorder
Sony DVD Player
Sony VCR
Sony Receiver
Technics DAB
Thomson PVR
Panasonic LCD Projector
Technics CD Player
Encore DVD Player
Technics Amplifier
Technics Receiver
Inverto PVR
Hauppauge TV Card

[AlienX69]

Yep you definetly need a Universal Remote ...... dat photo is worth 18,000 words, dats about how many buttons I count ....

[soup]

Thanks for the info AlienX69 but for what I need it for I am going to wait just a little bit more, it did interest me though.

@ nwg, you are definitely the king. I think the max the one I got handles is either 12 or 15. If I counted the whole house we might just match you on remotes. 5 TV's, 3 PS2's, 4 VCR's, 3 DVD Players, 2 Digital Cable Boxes, 1 Home Theatre Receiver, 1 Stereo, 1 Air Conditioner.

[nwg]

@ nwg, you are definitely the king. I think the max the one I got handles is either 12 or 15. If I counted the whole house we might just match you on remotes. 5 TV's, 3 PS2's, 4 VCR's, 3 DVD Players, 2 Digital Cable Boxes, 1 Home Theatre Receiver, 1 Stereo, 1 Air Conditioner.

All those remotes are for just for one room. I can add another 6 if I include other rooms. Most of my remotes are for this lot.



(Includes a scart switchbox in the middle without a remote because the dog ate it).

[anonymez]

All those remotes are for just for one room. I can add another 6 if I include other rooms. Most of my remotes are for this lot.



(Includes a scart switchbox in the middle without a remote because the dog ate it).

surely a few of those are redundant?

[soup]

@ nwg, you were right, you need one in the worst way, maybe 2 or a bigger model than I got. One of the things you can do with this is head to head transfer but I don't know if it would work dog to head transfer (LOL). Seriously though all you need is the manufacturer & model#.

[toomanycats]

NWG, You've gone high enough. Go sideways now.