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Advantages: Small, instant and 2 sec options on Nikons
Disadvantages: -

...this remote control for my Nikon D40x, which according to the man in the shop it is the only one available for the my camera. Long gone are the days of physical remote shutter releases, modern ones like this one are infra-red. The ML L3 is Nikon only. As you can see from the pictures, it is very small, works outside fine and has a decent range. One thing I particularly like is the way the Nikon uses it, you can set it to release the shutter instantly, ...
...a picture rather than risk moving the camera as I press the shutter release on the body. So there you are, there isn't much more to say except go and buy one! It's cheap, works, is fun and will get you all together on more pictures. Essential Nikon kit. ... Read review

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: Small, easy to carry, low price
Disadvantages: none

The Apple Remote. It's a good accessory that you can get with your Mac. I got one for free with my MacBook, but now they are not providing it for free, instead you would have to buy one for $19. It is a versatile device, As the name goes, it is a remote and can be used to switch tracks. Well, that's not the only thing it can do. It is directly liked with Front Row. Front Row is an application that acts a HQ for all your music , videos and photos. ...
...can be directly used with iTunes to manage music. Play, pause, Fast Forward, Rewind buttons are provided with it.So the basic functions can be done using it. Very helpful when you are on the couch. It can be used with other third party applications too. For example, it can be used with VLC player to fast forward and rewind on videos. Also it can be used to play presentations. It can be used along with Keynote to play through the presentation, which ... 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