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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: 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

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