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Pillow Universal Remote Control Costs only $30

Evan Selleck, Nov 15th 2010 Discuss [1]

Remote controls are tricky little things. No matter how hard you try, there's always going to be a day that you can't find the one you're looking for. But, a pillow is big enough that you probably don't lose that all the time. Luckily enough, someone was crafty enough, or ingenious enough, to come up with the pillow remote control, so we get the best of both worlds. Read The Full Story

Logitech Harmony 300: universal remote for under $50 [Video]

Chris Davies, Mar 31st 2010 Discuss [1]

Most universal remotes, Logitech reckons, have a "bad reputation" for being tricky to program; that's something the company hopes to amend with the new Logitech Harmony 300. Capable of replacing up to four remotes, the real interest is in Logitech's newly redesigned myharmony.com setup site that promises easy configuration for over 225,000 devices covering 5,000 brands. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Logitech Harmony 650 and 600 budget universal remotes outed

Chris Davies, Mar 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Logitech have outed two new universal remote controls in their Harmony series, and unlike other models in the line-up they both come in at under $100. The Logitech Harmony 650 and the Logitech Harmony 600 are pretty much identical, bar the 650 having a color display that's network icon capable. Read The Full Story

Silver PAC evolution 5500 universal remote & SideShow display

Chris Davies, Dec 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Universal remote controls are getting to be so complex that you could reasonably be more entertained by them than you are with what's on your big-screen TV. Last we heard of Silver PAC they were pushing their eye-catching digital photo frame; now the company is promising an equally distinctive touchscreen remote control for launch at CES 2010, the Silver PAC evolution 5500. Based around a finger-friendly 4.3-inch display, the evolution 5500 not only controls your Windows Media Center but up to 100 other devices and has SideShow functionality. Read The Full Story

Logitech Harmony 700 universal remote debuts

Shane McGlaun, Sep 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

I have been using and reviewing Logitech Harmony remotes for years and so far, I have found them to be some of the best universal remotes on the market. The only real downside to most of the Harmony remotes is that they are expensive devices. Read The Full Story

SMK-Link’s Blu-Link Universal Remote Covers Everything, Even the PS3

Evan Selleck, Sep 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

Universal remotes are still all the rage, right? Well, SMK-Link is either hoping that's still the case, or that there's still someone out there who hasn't consolidated all of their home entertainment remotes down into one, fancy-looking device. Of course, there's always the little fact that this remote, the Blu-Link, actually controls your PlayStation 3, too. And, according to SMK-Link, they're the first company to do it, while also including other home entertainment devices. Read The Full Story

Logitech Harmony 900 universal remote with RF for out-of-site components

Chris Davies, Aug 11th 2009 Discuss [2]

Logitech have unveiled their latest universal remote, the Harmony 900, an RF unit that - with the three bundled IR blasters - can control devices in other rooms or enclosed in cabinets. The Harmony 900 remote has a full-color touchcreen as well as numerous backlit hardware buttons, and can be set up via an online wizard; Logitech claim battery life of up to a week. Read The Full Story

Universal Remote Control MX-5000 haptic touchscreen remote

Chris Davies, Jul 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Universal Remote Control (URC) have announced their latest mode, the MX-5000, offering a haptic feedback touchscreen. Based around the same technology as the URC MX-6000, only with a more traditional form-factor, the MX-5000 supports two-way communication via WiFi b/g and RF. Read The Full Story

Logitech Harmony Adapter for PS3: $60 in “next few weeks”

Chris Davies, May 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech have announced availability for their Harmony Adapter for the PS3, the adapter which links the company's Harmony universal remotes with the Sony console. Priced at $59.99, the Harmony Adapter will be available "in the next few weeks" in North America, together with a European launch in July and an imminent arrival in Australia. Update: It's available to order at Amazon Read The Full Story

Logitech Harmony 1100 universal touchscreen remote on sale

Chris Davies, Feb 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech's Harmony 1100 universal remote has finally gone on sale at Newegg, offering a 3.5-inch touchscreen, both infrared and RF capabilities, customizable icons, layouts and macros, and the ability to set it all up via a PC. The Harmony 1100 has access to Logitech's 225,000 device-strong A/V control database, including models from 5,000 brands. Read The Full Story

Philips Universal Remote Prestigo SRT9320 gets touchscreen treatment

Daniel Lim, Dec 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Not everyone has an All-in-One Home theater system that can manage its full-feature within a single remote control. Thanks to a programmable Universal remote control, I’m able to operate multiple electronic consumer devices using a single controller device on my component shelf, regardless of the brand. If you are in the process to eliminate the need of multiple remote control units, Philips has refreshed their Prestigo Universal remote line-up with SRT 9320 with a 2.8-inch touchscreen LCD screen mixed with hard buttons. It worth a look. The SRT9320 can control up to 20 devices and is completely programmable to enable multi-devices macro and learning modes. Though it come equipped with a USB port for software update, the device can be programmed directly without the need of the software apps. The touchscreen LCD can display your favorite channel line-up and customized commands. Unlike their flagship Pronto series remote control, the Prestigo doesn’t has a cradle or charger docking station (doesn’t use rechargeable battery) and it lacks the much-advanced RF capabilities. Priced at $249, Philips' Prestigo SRT9320 is slated to release in the first quarter of 2009.

URC Digital R50 universal remote with on-device programming

Chris Davies, Nov 12th 2008 Discuss [1]

Universal Remote Control have announced a new remote, the Digital R50, capable of controlling up to 18 different components through preprogrammed and learnt IR commands. Unlike rival remotes, which require a computer connection or professional help to setup, the R50 can be completely programmed via the integrated 2-inch LED backlit display, including custom labels, logos and more. Read The Full Story