LD player Remote Controls

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

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: 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: The RM-AV3000 can control just about everything, but it's hampered by overcomplex programming and a nonergonomic design.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Radio, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, MD recorder, Home control, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Learning, On/off timer, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function, 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, TV, VCR, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, AV receiver, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, Learning, Sleep timer, Programmable, Built-in clock, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Code search function, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable multi button

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DAT deck, CD player, Cable box, LD player, MD player, AV receiver, Cassette deck, 23 ft, LCD display, Sleep timer, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Back-lit buttons, Code search function, Multi-brand compatibility

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, Radio, AV System, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, AV receiver, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, Sleep timer, PIP function, Color-coded buttons, Code search function, Multi-brand compatibility

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, CD player, LD player, DVD player, TV and VCR, Cassette deck, Programmable

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, Radio, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, AV receiver, Cassette deck, Shelf audio system, Satellite TV system, Learning, Sleep timer, PIP function, Color-coded buttons, Code search function, Multi-brand compatibility