What is the best remote that can I buy that I can obtain total programming control over?
THE LONG:
Researching to purchase a universal remote for my home theater system.
Im currently using my remote that came with my B&K Reference 50 to control everything. Its a B&K SR 10.1 which I believe to be a URC MX-700. I love everything about it but the LCD screen. Very dated and the backlighting switch failed and I cant find a replacement.
I looked into URCs current lineup and about 1 hour into my research I discovered that I would have trouble getting it programmed due to URCs Apple-like protectionist policies regarding its software. Im not going to beat that horse as through my research Ive found it thoroughly beaten. I didnt have this problem with the MX-700(B&K SR 10.1) as it came with the software.
Im very much a DIYer and a PC, not an Apple guy, so Im looking for something that I can get into and play with and customize myself without "help" from others.
It seems that this issue exists with all of URCs new remotes. Are there any URC remotes that the end-user can program? Im not interested in updating as long as I can use all of its features to begin with and learn any commands from my current and future devices(remotes).
Right now Im looking into the Logitech Harmony One but would rather a URC product. Since having the MX-700(B&K) Ive fallen in love with the PC programming depth and level of customization. Not sure if this can be had with the Harmony One.
