My logitech harmony 1100

One touch changes every thing-with personalized residence theater control

Let the present begin. With customizable color command screens and seamless control of as much as 15 house theater elements, this touch-display tablet enables you to launch your motion pictures, music, games, videos and favorite stations with a single touch.

One-contact exercise controls
· Merely contact icons like "Watch TV" to switch your entertainment
· Remote turns on all the proper units in the right order-no more cheat sheets
· Simple for anybody in the household to make use of

Customizable 3.5" shade touch-screen
· Full colour with shiny backlighting for an easy learn-even at nighttime
· Personalize your screens with customizable commands, favourite channel icons and more

RF wi-fi support for hidden devices
Add a Logitech Harmony RF Extender (sold individually) to manage elements neatly hidden away inside a closed cupboard or closet.
Quick and easy setup
· Connect the remote to your pc-on-line software program guides you through setup
· No need to enter infinite tools codes into your remote
· Stay customer support is prepared to assist in case you need it

Sleek recharging station
· Keeps your remote charged and prepared
· No batteries to buy or exchange
· Placing piano-black and brushed metal end provides a touch of luxury to your leisure roo

One controls all
· Common management of as much as 15 video, audio, music and gaming units
· Supports over 5,000 manufacturers and 225,000 units with new ones added daily
· Works with units you own immediately and add tomorrow

The remote is EXACTLY what I was expecting. Along with HDMI baluns, I have been in a place to move ALL of my A/V gear into the closet, and still control EVERYTHING with the remote (and the RF extender). There's only TWO THINGS I'm not too joyful about: 1) I can't appear to discover the "RECORD" perform (for my AT&T U-Verse PVR) - every part else works PERFECTLY; 2) The RF extender (and the Ps-3 Bluetooth adapter) are SUPPOSED to have the ability to be linked (wired) collectively (NOT utilizing the IR interface) - but the back of the RF Extender is a 1/8" (mono) jack, however the jack on the Ps-three Bluetooth adapter is SMALLER (beats me why they'd use a DIFFERENT dimension jack).

The Logitech Concord 1100 provides you powerful dwelling-leisure control by a customizable, 3.5-inch full-color touch screen. Controls are simple to entry and are backlit, so you can simply find them in the dark. One-contact, exercise-primarily based controls activate the right gadgets in the fitting order with a single command. RF wireless capability allows you to management units without direct line-of-sight, so you presumably can preserve components in a closed cupboard or even another room (requires Logitech Harmony RF Extender, bought individually). The on-display screen instructions are customizable, so you get the commands you need, whenever you need them. The Harmony 1100 supports greater than 5000 manufacturers and over 225,000 devices.

# What's in the box? Harmony 1100 remote control
# Charging station
# USB cable
# AC adapter
# Lithium-ion battery
# Installation CD
# Quick-start guide
# Features guide
# 1-year limited hardware warranty
What you need:
# Windows-compatible PC Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
# USB port
# CD-ROM drive
# Internet access

Mac computer
# Macintosh OS X 10.3 - 10.5
# USB port
# CD-ROM drive
# Internet access

I will not reiterate the opposite technical evaluations here- Read those, they are accurate. Reasonably, I will handle different points not mentioned previously.

First, this is an incredible remote. I've owned a Sony Commander for 10 years and determined to do this one when my last Sony died. This one puts all others I've owned and used to shame. Save just a few exotic features (see other reviews), this is all most people will need.

RATING:
I gave it 4 stars because of the problem of the software. Particularly:
1. I needed to flip my firewall and virus safety off (I take benefit of McAfee). A call to tech assist gave me 6 URLs the software program makes use of, however McAfee requires the IP Addresses so as to add to the trusted websites listing (trusted applications does not work). The tech did not know these, but I traced them by means of McAfee. As soon as added, I used to be able to go away my firewall and virus protection on. Since Amazon doesn't allow disclosure of URLs, verify the Concord forum; I've posted the IPs and directions there.
2. Navigating by manner of the software isn't very intuitive and the guide is not very comprehensive. For example, there's a Machine Checklist and an Activities setup, every with several choices. Some items are listed beneath Activities that logically ought to be under Gadgets and vice versa. Even the tech agreed on this point- he said the software was "dumbed down" so the unsophisticated pc consumer could operate it. Paradoxically, simplifying it actually makes it tougher to use.
3. The software program uses a wizard, "linear" method as opposed to a "drill down" approach utilized by most software. This is high quality for preliminary setup, however to make changes, it's important to find the point in the wizard that guides you through the modifications you need to make. This may turn into tedious.

On the good side:
1. As quickly as operational, the distant performs flawlessly. I don't even need the remote extender.
2. Tech help is the very best I've are available contact with (I called twice). They are very pleasant, knowledgeable, affected person, and not condescending. I stumped them a couple of instances, however they were able to provide you with a solution. The software program connects with Logitech, so they're able to see your setup and even modify it in order for you them to. When finishing the preliminary setup, you're asked to charge the system; I rated it low because of the software issues. The tech said he noticed the low rating and asked what he may do to enhance it. That led to a dialogue in regards to the software program issues.
3. Other opinions complain concerning the measurement of the remote. Consequently, I was stunned to discover how relatively small it actually is (in regards to the measurement of a slice of bread and about two slices thick). There are also "handgrips" of a form on the underside of both aspect so that it can be operated one-handed.
4. After an exercise is chosen, there are a quantity of "screens": every denoted by an icon. The heart represents favorites (for instance, channels on the TV), the 123 is a numeric keypad, the Star is for customized controls, Stop/Play (known as Transport Management) icon is for DVDs, VCRs, etc. and a Sport Controller. The favorites and custom screens are individually programmable together with your selection of icons, and all icons on all screens could also be individually programmed to offer your alternative of function.
5. Not talked about elsewhere are 8 additional programmable icons, four on each side of the display screen that provide more consumer outlined features (known as SideBars). These are in addition to the screens talked about above and will be programmed otherwise for each display (i.e. Heart, Star, 123, etc.). I use these for utilities- e.g. TV mode or the menu etc.
6. The unit comes with a small choice of icons, however the tech referred me to a website with over 5,000 free icons including most TV channel icons. Discuss with the Concord discussion board or call Tech Support for the URL. I used to be even in a place to copy icons from the web sites of my native TV stations and plug them into the Concord with none difficulty (technical be aware- the icons use .bmp, not .ico files).
7. Each display does have limits. For instance, Favorites has a maximum of 24 icons, displaying 6 at a time (for instance, 24 favourite TV channels).
8. The buttons to the proper of the screen are additionally individually programmable.
9. There is a Study function widespread to most universal remotes, however I have not had to make use of it though I have a huge variety of devices to manage (i.e. receiver, dvd recorder, Blu-Ray, CD participant, home theater, VCR, & TV).