Universal Remote Control Remote Controls

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: Infrared, Audio/video components, TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable box, Satellite TV system, 49 ft, Learning, Programmable, Macro function

The Bottom Line: 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.

The Bottom Line: The Home Theater Master MX-700 is a great PC-programmable universal remote with plenty of high-end features--and a price tag to match.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: Universal Remote's URC-200 Automator combines the best attributes of hard buttons and an LCD screen.

Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, 100 ft, Learning, Programmable, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: The URC-300 combines the best attributes of hard buttons and an LCD touch screen into a superior universal remote.

Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, 100 ft, Learning, Touch panel, Programmable, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: The MX-800 is a comprehensive universal remote with plenty of high-end features--and a price tag to match.

Specs: VCR, Satellite TV system, CD player / changer, Cable box, TV, DVD player, Digital player, Web TV system, Cassette deck, AV receiver, CD changer, CD player, TV and VCR, Amplifier

The Bottom Line: The Home Theater Master MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DAT deck, Cable box, Camcorder, LD player, MD player, Projector, DVD player, AV Selector, AV receiver, Home control, Preamplifier, Cassette deck, Web TV system, CD player / changer, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: Programming this remote can be intimidating for beginners, but the SL-9000 is a solid performer.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, Radio, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, AV Selector, Home control, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

Specs: Infrared/radio, 100 ft, LCD display

Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, VCR, Radio, CD player, DVD player, Game console, PC multimedia, Learning, LCD display, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function