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| Topic: | a New 880 at $79?? This thread has 14 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 10:22 |
eddieras Long Time Member |
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just saw a new 880 at $79 (incl S/H) - i've googled for price comparisons and found a few similar - mostly refurbs - mostly a bit higher -
i've been a long time harmony user - starting with the old scroll wheel one then the 659 and 676. one of my 659 buttons (LCD) is dead. i use this on the kids hd tv (xbox, surround sound). my 676 is with my set up (HD, surround, Dish 722, etc)
soooo,.. the thought is rotate them around - 880 for me 676 with the kids-
i'm kind of out of the loop since getting my last remote-
how do you guys like the 880?
is it an easy transition to the 880 from the 676?
anything you don't like about it?
what'd you guys think, given the above and the price at $79?
any/ all advice comments appreciated! thanks!
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| Post 2 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 10:50 |
akirby Super Member |
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That's a great price but I'd pay extra for the Harmony One - the ergonomics are SO much better.
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| OP | Post 3 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 13:14 |
eddieras Long Time Member |
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thanks - i just checked that one out - $179! too much for me at the moment - just found this too Harmony 550 at $59--
i'm just looking for a good deal to move out the dying 659 -- anyone else have some input here? thanks!
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| Post 4 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 14:47 |
akirby Super Member |
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I'd recommend the 670 for $75 at Amazon, cheaper elsewhere.
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| OP | Post 5 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 16:00 |
eddieras Long Time Member |
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| Post 6 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 16:05 |
akirby Super Member |
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Absolutely. I don't like the buttons on the 880 - they're too close together. The 670 is just an improved version of the 659. I had a 720 and didn't like the ergonomics of those either (550 is similar). Really just depends on what you're looking for and how much you want to spend.
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| OP | Post 7 made on Monday December 1, 2008 at 18:40 |
eddieras Long Time Member |
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thanks - i appreciate your input- are these pretty easy to change over when replacing a remote? last time i did it i had to call tech support - was wondering if it's possible online without their assistance.
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| Post 8 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 08:49 |
akirby Super Member |
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Yes - there is a link in the software to change the model. It keeps all of your previous devices, activities and button customizations (if possible).
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| OP | Post 9 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 09:21 |
eddieras Long Time Member |
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thanks so much akirby- i can see why you're a 'super' member!
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| Post 10 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 11:16 |
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Keep in mind, you can switch it over, but I believe it will wipe out your old remote configuration. If you want to keep your old remote configuration (just in case), I think you need to create a new account and basically start from scratch.
I am thinking of keeping my 676 configuration as a backup and starting from scratch when I get my H1 tomorrow. Actually, I'll program it today so that I can just charge it and update it tomorrow.
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| Post 11 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 15:08 |
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On December 2, 2008 at 09:21, eddieras said...
thanks so much akirby- i can see why you're a 'super'
member! oh god... too easy ;)
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| Post 12 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 15:32 |
akirby Super Member |
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Would you like to see my cape and spandex tights?
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| Post 13 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 16:01 |
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On December 2, 2008 at 11:16, bb09 said...
Keep in mind, you can switch it over, but I believe it
will wipe out your old remote configuration. If you want
to keep your old remote configuration (just in case),
I think you need to create a new account and basically
start from scratch.
I am thinking of keeping my 676 configuration as a backup
and starting from scratch when I get my H1 tomorrow. Actually,
I'll program it today so that I can just charge it and
update it tomorrow. Rather that starting over, contact Harmony support and have them clone your old account. That way you don't have to start over and lose your old configurations. You can make anyy changes you might need to using the cloned account.
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| OP | Post 14 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 18:16 |
eddieras Long Time Member |
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On December 2, 2008 at 15:32, akirby said...
Would you like to see my cape and spandex tights? yikes! i was just trying to a acknowledge your help! no need to show anyone anything!!
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| Post 15 made on Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 20:26 |
akirby Super Member |
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Good - it's sort of hard to find a phone booth around here anyway......
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