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Need something to replace my Harmony 890
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Post 1 made on Tuesday January 1, 2013 at 22:48
bellbound
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I have a Logitech Harmony 890 remote that both me and my wife hate. It doesn't always works, sometimes doesn't charge, and feels awkward in our hands and is hard to operate without shifting it around in our hands. We think it is awful and we want to replace it with something else.

I want to get a new remote that has the following criteria:
- easy to use (don't have to click multiple screens to get to a basic option), I like the idea of the new Harmony touch screen, though have read reviews that you have to swipe too much to get access to basic options
- expandable in the future when I get new devices
- easy to program
- easy to hold in one hand
- Budget: under $300, though will go a bit higher if necessary.
- Batteries: indifferent to type, though my current Harmony remote sometimes does not charge in the cradle, and I want to make sure to never deal with this again, guessing it is isolated to just my device?
- Interface style: buttons and maybe some touch screen, though want buttons
- Do not want line of sight issues
- Programming: I like programming via PC programming the Harmony, though I'm open to other ways

I'm currently using the following devices:
- Denon AVR-3808CI
- AppleTV
- Samsung LCD display
- Sony Blu Ray
- Xbox 360
- Directv DVR

1. Can anyone make some recommendations about remotes I can look into?

Thanks!
Post 2 made on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 19:51
TRCGroup
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In your price range and with your requirements, Harmony is pretty much the only way to go.
"You can't fix stupid."
OP | Post 3 made on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 01:30
bellbound
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1. Is there a specific model based on my requirements that you would recommend?

2. How much more would I have to spend to get something else from another manufacturer?

Thanks.
Post 4 made on Sunday January 27, 2013 at 22:39
MNTommyBoy
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1. A Harmony is a Hamony is a Harmony...

2. Pro Control can give you a remote and processor for about $500 retail, but it is dealer only software.
"There's a big difference between winging it and seeing what happens. Now let's see what happens." ~MacGruber
Post 5 made on Monday January 28, 2013 at 11:02
DanielPesavento
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If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, check out TuneLink Home from New Potato Technologies... it is a Bluetooth based remote control + app. It has a built in IR array as well as an IR out 3.5mm jack for hidden components: [Link: amazon.com]


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