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Logitech Harmony 700 The Logitech Harmony 700 delivers the bulk of the Harmony One's excellent feature set and ergonomics at a lower price point. Review date: 11/18/2009 Release date: 10/01/2009 Specs: Infrared CNET editor's take	8.0 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 900 The Logitech Harmony 900 is, hands down, the best universal remote control we've ever tested. Review date: 08/11/2009 Specs: Infrared =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	9.0 Spectacular	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 Setting up the Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 isn't completely painless (or cheap), but once up and running, it does provide total control over your PS3 including the ability to power it on and off. Review date: 05/18/2009 Release date: 05/15/2009 CNET editor's take	7.0 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Philips Prestigo SRU8015 The Philips Prestigo SRU8015 universal remote offers relatively easy setup and good control flexibility, but it's sabotaged by a poorly implemented scroll-wheel control. Review date: 03/17/2009 Release date: 10/15/2007 Specs: Infrared =TV =Amplifier =CD player =MD player =Projector =DVD/DVR/VCR =Audio system =Home control =Satellite or Cable =33 ft=Learning =Programmable =LCD backlight =Battery level indicator CNET editor's take	6.7 Good	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 1100 The Logitech Harmony 1100 is an excellent touch-screen universal remote that corrects most of the shortcomings and frustrations of its predecessor, but its high price will relegate it to high-end home theaters only. Review date: 02/19/2009 Specs: Infrared/radio CNET editor's take	8.3 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 510 The Logitech Harmony 510 is a good PC-programmable universal remote, but you should opt for one of the two nearly identical Harmony models instead. Review date: 11/19/2008 Release date: 10/06/2008 Specs: Infrared =TV =DVD player =Audio system =LCD display CNET editor's take	6.7 Good	Email me when this product is available

URC Digital R50 The URC Digital R50's successful combination of good ergonomics, solid design, and easy programmability makes it a good alternative to Logitech Harmony universal remotes. Review date: 10/19/2008 Release date: 10/20/2008 Specs: Infrared =Audio/video components =TV =DVD player =VCR =Cable box =Satellite TV system =49 ft=Learning =Programmable =Macro function =2.3 in x 1.1 in x 8.9 in CNET editor's take	7.3 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote ARRU449 The Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote works well once you've managed to set it up, but it cannot replace the easy-to-use experience with that of a Harmony remote. Review date: 03/24/2008 Release date: 12/04/2007 Specs: Infrared =TV =Amplifier =CD player =Projector =AV receiver =DVD/DVR/VCR =Satellite or Cable =Upgradable =LCD display CNET editor's take	6.7 Good	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony One While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested. Review date: 02/21/2008 Specs: Infrared =Learning =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	8.7 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

Philips Prestigo SRU8010 Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up. Review date: 08/17/2007 Release date: 06/15/2007 Specs: Infrared =TV =Amplifier =CD player =MD player =DVD player =DVD/DVR/VCR =Satellite or Cable =23 ft=Learning CNET editor's take	7.7 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Hercules Tunes Explorer Wireless remote control The Hercules Tunes Explorer Wireless lets you access your digital music library from across the room--but whether or not you find that useful is another issue. Review date: 02/14/2007 Release date: 12/15/2006 Specs: Radio =PC multimedia =2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.3 in CNET editor's take	5.3 Average	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 1000 Though it lacks real multiroom capabilities and may not offer quite the flexibility of competing high-end tablet-style remotes, the swanky Logitech Harmony 1000 can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to program it. Review date: 02/08/2007 Release date: 01/15/2007 Specs: Infrared/radio =TV =DVD player =DVR =VCR =Learning CNET editor's take	7.3 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 670 The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users. Review date: 10/20/2006 Release date: 10/10/2006 Specs: Infrared =TV =DVR =Audio system =PC multimedia =Back-lit buttons =Color-coded buttons CNET editor's take	6.7 Good	Email me when this product is available

Belkin TuneCommand AV The Belkin TuneCommand AV offers nearly identical features to Apple's iPod AV connection kit but costs $30 less, making it a better bargain for people who watch a lot of iPod video on their TVs. Review date: 10/05/2006 Release date: 06/15/2006 Specs: Radio =120 ft CNET editor's take	6.0 Good	Email me when this product is available

Monster Home Theater Controller 100 The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 universal remote arguably offers a superior design to competing models from Logitech and Harman Kardon, but it's comparatively pricey. Review date: 10/04/2006 Release date: 07/15/2006 Specs: Infrared =TV =DVR =VCR =Amplifier =Cable box =LD player =Projector =DVD player =AV receiver =Plasma panel =PC multimedia =Satellite TV system =PIP function =Programmable =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	8.0 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

Monster Cable Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 While the RF-capable Logitech Harmony 890 does much of what the Monster Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 does for significantly less money, the Monster is the superior remote. Review date: 09/29/2006 Release date: 07/15/2006 Specs: Infrared/radio =Amplifier =CD player =DVD player =AV receiver =130 ft=Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	7.3 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Harman/Kardon TC 30 Essentially a high-end Logitech Harmony remote sold under the Harman Kardon name, the excellent TC 30 delivers a larger color screen but maintains Harmony's same great features and ease-of-use. Review date: 08/15/2006 Release date: 01/05/2006 Specs: Infrared =Learning =Programmable =LCD backlight =2.1 in x 1 in x 8.9 in CNET editor's take	8.3 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 720 The combination of a color screen, a battery charger dock, and a sleek design makes the Logitech Harmony 720 one of the company's best universal remotes to date. Review date: 08/02/2006 Release date: 07/01/2006 Specs: Infrared =TV =DVD player =Audio system =LCD display =LCD backlight =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	7.3 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Nyko Intelligent Remote 360 With Microsoft's better-designed Xbox 360 remote available for just a few dollars more, there's no reason to own the Nyko Intelligent Remote 360. Review date: 05/25/2006 Specs: Infrared =TV =Game console =Learning =Back-lit buttons =2.4 in x 1 in x 8 in CNET editor's take	4.0 Mediocre	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 890 While it isn't perfect, the Logitech Harmony 890 should be near the top of your list if you're in the market for a sub-$400 RF remote that can operate equipment that's hidden behind cabinets or closet doors. Review date: 05/17/2006 Release date: 01/03/2006 Specs: Infrared/radio =100 ft=Programmable =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	7.3 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Philips RC9800i The attractive, feature-rich Philips RC9800i is one of the first universal remotes to incorporate Wi-Fi wireless networking--but we hope some of its more annoying shortcomings will be improved upon with future firmware upgrades. Review date: 04/27/2006 Release date: 04/15/2005 Specs: Infrared/radio =Audio/video components =LCD display =Built-in speaker =5.9 in x 4 in x 0.9 in CNET editor's take	6.9 Good	Email me when this product is available

Universal Remote Control R2-Mini Remote-N-Go If you're looking for a cheap but functional TV remote that's small enough to fit on your keychain, the Universal Remote Control R2-Mini is just the ticket. Review date: 04/03/2006 Release date: 04/15/2006 CNET editor's take	6.0 Good	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 550 The PC-programmable Logitech Harmony 550 universal remote control offers a sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag. Review date: 03/30/2006 Release date: 03/01/2006 Specs: Infrared =TV =DVR =VCR =DVD player =Audio system =Learning =LCD display =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	7.4 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony 520 At less than $100, the sleekly designed Logitech Harmony 520 is a relative bargain among PC-programmable remotes--if you don't count the two other nearly identical Harmony models. Review date: 03/20/2006 Release date: 11/22/2005 Specs: Infrared =TV =DVR =VCR =DVD player =Audio system =Learning =LCD display =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	7.0 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote (Xbox 360) A sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag make the Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote an excellent choice for Xbox 360 owners. Review date: 03/03/2006 Release date: 11/22/2005 Specs: Infrared =TV =VCR =DVD player =AV receiver =Game console =Back-lit buttons CNET editor's take	7.7 Very good	Email me when this product is available
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