VCR 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: 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.

Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, DVD player, DVR, VCR, Learning

The Bottom Line: 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.

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

The Bottom Line: The PC-programmable Logitech Harmony 550 universal remote control offers a sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

The Bottom Line: 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.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DVD player, AV receiver, Game console, Back-lit buttons

The Bottom Line: The LCD touch screen on Sony's Navitus provides tactile response, but it's a challenge for an amateur home A/V installer to program.

Specs: TV, DVR, VCR, AV System, CD player, CD changer, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Programmable, Macro function

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, MD player, DVD player, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Learning, On/off timer, Programmable, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Built-in clock, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: RCA's inexpensive RCU1010 touch-screen universal learning remote offers versatile control over your A/V system.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, CD player, DVD player, Audio system, Satellite TV system, Learning, Programmable multi button

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