amonteiro Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 what universal remote do you guys use? and how good is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelstano Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 Check out the touch screen Kameleon remote from Radio Shack (reviewed at http:www.remotecentral.com/152133/index.html). Great price, slick, works with all my gear, very adaptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amonteiro Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 actually I looked at that online. I tried a touch screen remote before and i don't really like them. I'd rather not have to look at it to find a button. I need to be able to just feel it. I heard it does have some tactile cues. How does that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 Pronto. Complete, total control and flexibility. The new model has more buttons on it so you can still feel them, plus it has the touchscreen. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amonteiro Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 pronto's are too expensive. I need to finish my system fully before i can warrant that expensive of a remote. What do you guys think of the mx-500. It seems to be pretty good but its kinda ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPyro Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 amonteiro- I have a Home Theater Master MX-700 and I LOVE it! The primary reason that I went for the 700 over the MX-500 is the computer programming software. Recently they added Pronto file conversion (YES!!!!) to the software (MXEditor 1.10). I prefer the hard buttons over the lcd type remotes, it's really a personal preference. For programmable remotes (the most flexible ones), people either got for a HomeTheaterMaster or Pronto but they are expensive. Cheap ones....ummm...probably the suggested All-For-One or RatShack are fine..... -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amonteiro Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 it doens't have to be too cheap. The mx-500 is right in my budget. So is the kameleon obviously since its cheaper. Other then the computer programming is there much difference between the 500 and the 700? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny dB Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 I too, use the Rat Shack Kameleon. I love it!! You can't beat it for the price. I also prefer buttons, but unlike LCD, this has a button feel when you push down. It took 5 remotes off my table and is such a breeze to use my 8 year old has no problems using it. You can wait till Aug. and buy one from BestBuy for $20 more bucks. All-in-One makes these for RadioShack and BB. The BB one will have a little different design, same functionality though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amonteiro Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 cool, i'll walk over o radio shack during lunch and check it out. It really looks cool online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 I can second the MX-500/700. I use the 500 & it even works my X-10 lighting. I wanted the 700, but was out of my price range when I was looking, also I did not really like the color. I hear it's much cheaper now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 mx 700 is so versatile, and the thing does everything you program it to do, it replaced my sony remote commander, any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Boone Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 ---------------- On 6/27/2003 9:49:57 AM amonteiro wrote: what universal remote do you guys use? and how good is it? ---------------- I don't use a universal remote myself. However, if you have a PocketPC there is software you can get that will allow you to use it as a universal remote. Tony B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 selling cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPyro Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 amonteiro- There is a third party software program for the MX-500, it called IRClone (www.irclone.com). You can find more about this software from the Remote Central forums (www.remotecentral.com). Alot of the MX-500 users rave about the software, so it might be worth checking out. The MX-700 & MX-500 are essentially identical, but there is a fundamental difference in their programming. The MX-700 REQUIRES a computer to program the remote, the MX-500 programming is done internally to the remote but may be programmed externally by IRClone. If you like the MX-500, then get it....its a great remote. But for financial reasons, might give the RatShack remote a try (Remote Central also has a review of that remote) and then return it if you don't like it and get the MX-500. Cheers -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty46 Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 I use a Sony System Commander (2100?). I'm pretty happy with it. I paid about $80 for it from some shop in Yahoo shopping. I know they have a newer model out now but I'm not sure of the model #. I'm still on my first set of batteries and its been almost 2 years. I dont use the LCD that much though and I make a point of switching the remote off each time I use it. It does pretty much everything I need and was fairly easy to program. I love the fact I can turn my Air Conditioner on from 2 rooms over from my sofa. I tried a Rat Shack all-in-one prgrammable before the Sony and it was a nightmare to program stuff that wasnt pre-programmed. That and I didnt feel it was laid out properly. Its in my bedroom now and works great with a simple TV/VCR/DVD setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I looked at the IRClone, but can not find the price. I get sent to this page: UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SHIP ANY IRCLONE HARDWARE DUE TO PARTS SHORTAGES. WE EXPECT PRODUCTION TO BE BACK ONLINE IN JULY Does anyone know the price?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 My universal remote is my 13 year old son. There are a couple of problems with this type of remote. 1. they occassions stop working when shoes hit them in certain areas of the body 2. they like to take breaks every so often 3. they are sometime not available 4. their heads sometimes interefer with the picture 5. if the HT is dark they are not able to find buttons so readily. 6. at loud volumes you sometimes have to repeat the commands personally I would not recommend this type of remote. The service plans are costly and maintenance is very high. Some good things that I have found; 1. they are the only remotes with the ability to change movies or games 2. able to fetch beverages and/or snacks 3. answer the phone if need be Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPyro Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 cyclonecj- I'm going off memory....but I want to say it was less then $100 for software and hardware. With the MX-500 & IRClone, it was like 1/2 the price of a MX-700, but it has been 4-5 months since I last looked at the prices. -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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