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| Topic: | which remote would you choose This thread has 16 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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| Post 1 made on Sunday July 16, 2006 at 21:07 |
henrylombard Long Time Member |
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Hi,
I've got a Comscast DVR cablebox, Panasonic plasma tv, yamahaw amp, sony CD and panasonic dvd-r and am looing for the right remote. I'd like both my wife (not interested in learning the intracies of a "system") to be able to watch tv etc., but i'd like a "macro" to set the system up to warch tv or dvd in either tv speakers or surround sound via amp. I need various tv "imput modes" adn there is no single button to get from component 1 to component 2 (tv . ... dvd), one must use up/down arrows.
Is there a remote that makes this flawless, adn allows me to change amp imput as well.
$ are important, but easy to set-up and use have value. I'd like to simulat ALL my existing remote buttons in the universal remote.... paying especiall attention to the comcast cablebox/dvr remote too.
Any suggestions are greatrly appreciated,
Thanks,
Henry
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| Post 2 made on Sunday July 16, 2006 at 22:02 |
djnorm Founding Member |
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Probably the Universal if you plan on DIY. Something like the MX-850 probably fits the bill.
If you plan on 'hiring a pro', they will most likely supply either the MX-850 or an RTI Product such as the T2+ to answer the needs you have put forth. I would stay away from the Pronto-style touchscreen remote if you want your wife to like it. (JMHO).
Good luck, either way.
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| Post 3 made on Sunday July 16, 2006 at 22:47 |
OTAHD Super Member |
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djnorm,
He posted this in the Home Theater forum and it's funny that I also suggested the MX-850. I, too, don't like touchscreens (a remote was made to use with just one hand, right?). Also, I have a Panasonic TV and there are plenty of discretes for input switching.
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| Post 4 made on Sunday July 16, 2006 at 22:53 |
djnorm Founding Member |
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I barely have time to keep current here in the CI lounge... I almost never look anywhere else...
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| Post 5 made on Sunday July 16, 2006 at 23:48 |
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Yeah, I just thought it funny that both responses reccomended the same remote--maybe he should get it!
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| OP | Post 6 made on Monday July 17, 2006 at 21:58 |
henrylombard Long Time Member |
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Looking like the 850 is on top.... My question is why?
Thanks for the replys y'all - - and keep um coming
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| Post 7 made on Tuesday July 18, 2006 at 02:04 |
I have the MX800 (basically the same remote as the MX850)
I love it!!!! This remote is a jewel....
Get either the 800 or the 850 and I am sure you will be very happy....
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| Post 8 made on Tuesday July 18, 2006 at 13:38 |
my01wolf Lurking Member |
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I agree with the rest of the crew, mx850 is a good choice
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| Post 9 made on Tuesday July 18, 2006 at 14:41 |
ckemp29 Long Time Member |
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MX 850 with a custom program cant be beat.
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| Post 10 made on Tuesday July 18, 2006 at 21:43 |
skynyrdfan Active Member |
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MX850 IS THE WAY TO GO.... HIRE A PRO TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT...
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| Post 11 made on Wednesday July 19, 2006 at 05:48 |
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Why get a 850? Its dirt cheap, readily available, easy to program, doesn't take a lot to get it programed. I seriously disagree with the statements that it is better than all touchscreens. I have replaced many a 850 with a TSU 7500 or RTI T3. And yeah a lot of the stuff on it can be done with one hand. I designed the screens to allow for one hand use. SO better statement might be... its reall good compared to a basic or "quick touchscreen program". In a gym or something like that... hell yeah the 850 is a good choice. Drop that thing rather then a $1000 touchscreen.
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on July 19, 2006 08:20.
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| Post 12 made on Wednesday July 19, 2006 at 07:20 |
RobEBurke Long Time Member |
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Most people prefer a non-touchscreen because you don't have to look at it. Sure you can design a touchscreen to work with one hand, BUT you still have to look to see where the buttons are. A hard button remote is sometimes preferrable becuase you can FEEL where the buttons are.
I hate having to look at a remote while watching a movie, I know where every button is on my remote without looking or turning on the backlight!
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| Post 13 made on Wednesday July 19, 2006 at 07:27 |
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That's exactley where I . fall too Rob. I had a TSU3000 for a couple of years. Worked everything great. Then I switched to an 850. I'm a channel surfer, and I don't like looking down constantly. I much prefer my hard vutton remote. Also the buttons on a hard button remote seem to be more responsive. I can't wait to get my 950 though....
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| Post 14 made on Wednesday July 19, 2006 at 19:00 |
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On July 18, 2006 at 14:41, ckemp29 said...
MX 850 with a custom program cant be beat. I beg to differ... Find a local dealer that does RTI. Get a T2+, tell them exactly what you want, and have them program it. The RF is bullet proof and the remote works great! It is a touch screen, but VERY manageable with one hand. Hire a Pro!
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| Post 15 made on Wednesday July 19, 2006 at 23:12 |
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On July 16, 2006 at 22:02, djnorm said...
I would stay away from the Pronto-style
touchscreen remote if you want your wife to like
it. (JMHO). Just quoting myself to make clear that I didn't say: it is better than all touchscreens. Touchscreens have their place in the world... It's Just My Humble Opinion that as a general rule women don't like them.
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