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User reviews for the One For All URC-9960 (Kameleon) from One For All.
Ratings
Reviews
MSRP (USD)
Average: 3.66/5.00 Median: 4.00/5.00
63
$119
The 8-device One For All URC-9960 represents the second generation of UEI's Kameleon technology. It features automatic backlighting, code learning, macros, Home Theater mode, easy setup, and more.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 6-12 months.
Review 35 made on Saturday June 26, 2004 at 12:57 PM.
Strengths:
Works well with TiVo and plenty of buttons matching original remotes.
Weaknesses:
Touchpad technology, sensitivity.
Review:
I jumped when I first saw this remote. Important for me was the inclusion of TiVo mapped functions. This is my fourth All-in-One remote. Unfortunately, ever since the 6-in-1 unit, they all don't work with my Sony receiver (STR-DE835) as they should out of the box. Yes, the keycode workarounds from website sometimes work. My main beef with this remote is the technology (which I thought was cool at first). To save juice the touchpad goes to sleep after about 2 seconds, then when you want to freze, fast-forward something, you have to "see" where your finger is and then push twice (first time wakes up pad). The battery life isn't as bad as some posts have suggested. I have had it about a year and only changed batteries once. It does light up even with a loud thundercrack and the dog jumping on couch, etc. The 100 bucks is steep if you consider I will be getting another remote after 1 year. I like the one with the web configuration and downloadable coding. I'm back to solid buttons you can feel.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.
Review 34 made on Thursday June 3, 2004 at 8:09 AM.
Strengths:
Funky blue keypad, love the way only the required keys are shown for the equipment being used.Works on all my gear even my ELCHEAPO dvd player.
Weaknesses:
sticky buttons , weird buzzing sound coming from INSIDE!!!!
Review:
The 8 in one doesnt exsist here in Australia, so had had to take a punt and buy it online from a US seller $54.00 USD plus shipping it was quite cheap !As the 6 in one retails here for $199.00 AUD . The setting up of the remote was easy as can be i had all my equipment setup in about 10 minutes (the basics). It doesnt have some of the usual keys such as a sleep button , But i dont care it just looks so cool!!!
The reviewer has used this remote control for 3-6 months.
Review 33 made on Wednesday June 2, 2004 at 9:50 PM.
Strengths:
Can use in the dark. Looks cool.
Weaknesses:
EATS BATTERIES.
Review:
The remote is too sensitive. Placing it on a 1" block of shock absorbent foam does not help. Whenever anyone walks in the room it turns on, including my 9 pound cat. Batteries last 3-7 days. This problem far outweighs any benefits.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.
Review 32 made on Thursday May 27, 2004 at 7:10 PM.
Strengths:
Kept my dining table from wobbling(perfect size under the leg!)
Weaknesses:
Battery Drainer,Never shuts off
Review:
After about 2 weeks of owning this hunk of crap,it began flashing on and off,on and off,for hours,until the battery died,When i put new batteries into the unit it continued in the same fashion..i couldn't override this peculiar malfunction no matter what! It is singularly the biggest piece of crap i have ever owned...a real lemon...avoid at all costs!
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.
Review 31 made on Wednesday May 26, 2004 at 7:11 PM.
Strengths:
Let there be light and PVR control! More IR learning than the first model. Easily learns IR commands from my other remotes. Those of you having issues with this might try the IR delete function for each device before attempting to add new IR commands from other remotes. You'd be surprised how many of these remotes are returned, meaning that someone has entered IR commands from their remotes which might produce a conflict for you and will definately leave you with less space to add yours. Ergonomically superior to the first model. Customer support is great!
Weaknesses:
Some "buttons" are just too small, especially the Video/DVD/CD buttons located near the bottom. Battery life. I suggested to 'All For One' that they make this model turn off it's motion sensor when it's upside down. They obviously didn't listen. Nor did they listen when I suggested 4 double A's instead of 4 triple A's for power. This thing needs a recharging base! Needs the ability to transmit RF. I'd love to control my ceiling fans and other RF enabled equipment with this remote. I find the Home Theater mode useless.
Review:
No screw driver needed to change batteries and no cold aluminum bottom like before. For me this remote is almost perfect. Just try operating the Sony RM-AV2500 with one hand. You can't unless it's laying on something. To me this remote is a step below, albeit a big one, the high end Sony remotes. I'm hooked and I can't wait for the next model.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 6-12 months.
Review 29 made on Saturday May 22, 2004 at 2:50 PM.
Strengths:
Extremely flexible and programmable via JP1. Definitely cool to look at. Handles all my equipment exactly the way I want to.
Weaknesses:
Batteries last about 4-5 weeks.
Review:
I don't recall how I liked this remote out of the box anymore. For the last several months, I've been using it with the JP1 "Extender" written by Nils Ekberg (go to www.hifi-remote.com/forums and start reading), version 2. With this extender, I can put a macro or a keymove on any button (including the device buttons), plus a variety of other tricks. Here's how my kamy works right now:
- Press the HT device button to power up the receiver, TV, and PVR, set everything to the right mode, and start watching TV.
- Press the DVD device button to turn on the receiver, TV, and DVD player, change aspect ratio on the TV, set the volume and input on the amp, and so forth. If some of these devices are on, the remote doesn't try to turn them on again.
- Press VCR to ... well, you get the picture.
- Press Power to turn off anything that might be on.
The extender makes macros lightning fast (when I power up, all my devices come on at essentially the same time). I can set the duration of the backlight, which helps preserve battery life. With JP1, I can design the key layouts and macros on my computer and then download them to the remote. For a $60 remote and a $20 cable, not too bad.
One thing to note: My 9960 is "broken" in that it usually does not respond to vibration to turn on, but requires a button-click to activate. I almost returned it for a replacement, but realized that this was probably an unintended feature...
With the extender, this is a very nice remote. I like the key layout in HT mode --- logical and comfortable. I don't think the separate screens (especially the "scrolling" feature) is very useful, but then, I rarely use it. :-)
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