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Anyone compared the 720 to 670???
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Post 1 made on Friday January 25, 2008 at 19:56
acillatem
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Just picked up a new Harmony 720 on Ebay, and I know it's great remote, but the first thing I noticed is how small quite a few of the buttons are, especially the number buttons. I have big hands, and didn't want the 880 for this very reason......just didn't like the buttons, and I'm not crazy about the 720 buttons either. I don't have the luxury of having a Best Buy or anything of that nature right in town to see the different remotes, so I have to rely on pictures and opinions. I've read that a few people went to the 670 from the 880 because of the buttons.......just wondering if anyone has gone from the 720 to the 670 and was happy they did, or at least compared the two in a store. The 670 sure loks like a cool button layout, and they look bigger than the 720 buttons. I suppose I would get used to it. I'm used to my MX-500, and this is quite a difference. Thanks in advance for any opinions or feedback.
Post 2 made on Friday January 25, 2008 at 21:00
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I went from a 659 (similar to the 670 button layout) to a 720 and I much prefer the 659/670 style layout. In fact when I get a new HDTV for the basement and move the current one to the family room I'll probably get a 670.
OP | Post 3 made on Friday January 25, 2008 at 21:25
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On January 25, 2008 at 21:00, akirby said...
I went from a 659 (similar to the 670 button layout) to
a 720 and I much prefer the 659/670 style layout. In
fact when I get a new HDTV for the basement and move the
current one to the family room I'll probably get a 670.

Thanks! Aside from the layout(which I agree seems better on the 670), does it just feel better in your hands? I know that may sound weird, but the 720 feels a little out of balance, especially when accessing the number buttons. To me anyway. The size of the buttons bugs me too. That is a lot better on the 670, yes? Sure looks like it.
Post 4 made on Saturday January 26, 2008 at 11:00
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Yes, I prefer the feel of the 670 style to the 720. But I'm used to Tivo peanut remotes so that probably has a lot to do with it.
OP | Post 5 made on Saturday January 26, 2008 at 12:05
acillatem
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On January 26, 2008 at 11:00, akirby said...
Yes, I prefer the feel of the 670 style to the 720. But
I'm used to Tivo peanut remotes so that probably has a
lot to do with it.

I'm used to my MX-500, so I'm used to the raised (and larger) buttons myself. I'm still on the fence, but will most likely sell this 720 and get the 670.


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