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Advantages: controls different things, easy to use
Disadvantages: none

If you are looking for a good remote that will not cost you a fortune and break you. Then this may be the one for you. It is very easy to use and does not take too long to get all your devices programmed into it. It is of course very light and easy to handle. You can use this remote for several different kinds of devices. We got one not to long ago and it really works well. My wife is so please that it works with so many devices. That way we don't ... Read review

Advantages: works on different devices
Disadvantages: none

This is the kind of remote that you need for all your needs with the tv and all. It controls them all. It is very easy to program and really simple to use for all devices. Plus it is just one remote to operate all. It has a variety of different features that you can use for the different devices that you hook it up too. It has a really good quality also. I didn't pay too much for mine and I love it. It does really good on all of my devices. It is ... Read review

Advantages: ease of use, wide product support
Disadvantages: very sensitive, backlight is always turning itself on

The concept behind the Logitech Harmony One universal remote control is to get rid of the multitude of remotes that you require these days, to operate your home entertainment system. It is a fairly straightforward process of entering in each make a model of the device that makes up your home entertainment system. You connect the unit to your PC and use the Harmony One remote software and a series of wizards to set up. Once done, it is a case of simply ...
...If things are not working properly, you just plug it back into the USB cable and altered the settings. After a few tweaks, you will find you are ready to go. It does take a little getting used to using the unit. But once you get the hang of it, you'll realise it is a fairly indispensable device. The LCD has a blue backlight, making a little difficult to see for those with any slight sight impairment. And this is certainly an oversight. The unit ... Read review

Advantages: convenient
Disadvantages: none

Are you one of those people that have lost a remote , one time or another? Have you tried to keep up with the remote for your T.V., your movie player, or your cable? Well, I have and I have failed miserably at it. Thus leading me to this compact device remote. One for all, Access 4, is the way to go, if you have answered yes to my first question. This remote is one of the first to combine access to all your electronics, well, at least four of them. ...
...remote for all the gadgets one needs, in their lives. Like VCR, Aux(games?), TV, CBL boxes. Follow directions, store instructions in safe place. Sit back and start enjoying. Just think, now you want have three or more remotes laying around, only to find you have misplaced one. You can ask for only one remote to be passed at any given time. You can rest assured you want have to get up and up. Quick Tip------ Do not get rid of your original remotes. ... Read review

Advantages: all-in-one, good battery life, easy to use & program
Disadvantages: often takes several seconds to turn on all devices

I hate clutter, so I am a fan of any device that helps simplify your life. I haven't had to touch my other remotes since I programmed this one - a big plus in my opinion. My only complaint is that the remote is a little "sensitive" - you have to keep the remote pointed at all the systems for about 10 seconds so that it can turn on all the devices. While this doesn't sound like a long time, it's an eternity to stand there holding a device still so ... Read review