Can anyone please advise on the best universal remote control at this present moment in time. I am new to home automation but would like to get more inlvolved. I guess iin teh first instance I would like ONE cotrol on all my audio/visual products and of course other applciation light light control would be great. Thanks in advance

MX-500 gets my vote. got mine at bluedo.com

Remote controls are very personel items, like a toothbrush. Hard buttons or touchscreens?, How many devices do you want to control?, Do you want use the remote from a different location than your equipment? Do you want to control the lights, the drapes, the Hot Tub?
These are just a few questions you need to ask.
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BTW I agree with equium, MX-500 RULES! Go with Bluedo.com for the best prices no matter what you decide on.

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There is an X10 Universal/Learning remote that controls all of your A/V equipment, your X10 automation equipment and will even control your PC so you can play your music and movies and stuff from your computer with your remote. One remote for everything, and it's a good price at $35. I saw it at [Link: hometheatercomputer.net]