[mythtv-users] Some what OT: Universal remote

[Kevin Kuphal]

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Jarod Wilson <jarod at wilsonet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 31, 2009, at 10:34 AM, Eric Sharkey wrote:
>
> > On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Curtis Porter <curtis.porter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> Brent Bolin wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Does anybody have suggestions about a universal remote that can be
> >>> programed to control all these devices?
> >>>
> >>
> >> I have a Sony RM-VL600
> >> []
> >> It is a learning remote that can handle up to 8 inputs.  It's reasonably
> >> priced and I've been quite happy with it.
> >
> > I use a One For All URC 10820, which is a 10 device remote.  It's also
> > quite inexpensive (~$20) and is fully programmable and has lots of
> > useful features.  I highly recommend it.
>
> Not quite inexpensive, but far cheaper than I've ever seen it before, my
> local Costco had the Logitech Harmony 880 remote for $88 about a week ago.
> Which is less than half what I think I paid for mine 4+ years ago. Really
> like mine, as does my wife. Fantastic for complex setups, where tv, cable
> box, amp, etc all have to be turned on and set to the correct
> inputs/outputs...
>

I second the votes for the URC series.  I have an 8910 that I have
programmed via JP1 to emulate my wireless keyboard so I don't even need LIRC
in my configuration.  Plus it controlls *all* my other media devices (Roku,
TV, Amp, DVD) without any trouble.

Kevin
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