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Meet the Hottest Smart Remotes

While the thrill from a growing A/V home entertainment system goes up (with a number of older systems steadily accumulating in the yard), the remote controls too are beginning to form a considerable heap in the home. How come it always seems that the button you need the most can only be found in exactly the remote that is not in your hands right now?

But why worry? Welcome to the age of smart, universal remote devices.  

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  1. The pure gold $30,000 Gold RC1 from Dutch maker Lantic Systems
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  3. ConsumerSearch.com's Picks
  4. The One-for-all 6131 on eBay
  5. The Philips RC9800i on eBay
  6. New YouTube vids
  7. Looking for ConsumerSearch Remotes
  8. CNet's Picks
  9. The Logitech Harmony 890 on eBay
  10. The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 on eBay
  11. New Amazon Plexo
  12. Reader Feedback
  13. Other tech-related articles I wrote

ConsumerSearch.com's Picks

ConsumerSearch.com, a "search engine and reviewer of product reviews and information," and one of the top 15 most visited websites in the US, recommends:

One For All URC 6131

CS's "Basic remote control". This One For All universal remote (at right, top), capable of handling six components, is devoid of the fancy tricks of most remotes. But it ably controls common A/V equipment and DVRs just the same. It controls satellite and cable boxes, as well as providing direct access to functions such as picture-in-picture and surround sound.

Philips RC9800i

CS's "Luxury universal remote". If we are going to take the word of some reviews, this Philips remote control (at right, bottom) is the price and feature litmus test for color LCD touchscreen universal remotes. Despite its expensive price tag, the Philips universal remote actually costs a lot less than similar models with color touchscreens. A Wi-Fi feature enables access to music, pictures, and a subscription-based channel guide from their PC to the remote. The Philips universal remote can also control components in multiple rooms in a house.

Which is ConsumerSearch.com's "Best universal remote control"? Click here.

Go to the best eBay niche site for everything on universal remotes, www.e-homeaudioremotes.com.

The One-for-all 6131 on eBay

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The Philips RC9800i on eBay

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Looking for ConsumerSearch Remotes

Take the following expert advice when choosing between remote controls:

First, while such remotes can handle a TV, DVD player, cable or satellite box, VCR and receiver, things might be different with a DVR or DVD recorder.

Next, if your equipment consists of the more basic stuff alongside the TV, then remotes that have internal code programming, or a web interface would be fine. Things change if you have more than 10 components; web programming is usually faster.

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CNet's Picks

CNet.com is an established website when it comes to exhaustive gadget and computer-product related reviews. How many of CNet's picks jive with that of ConsumerSearch (CNet was one of the sources of CS's report)?

Logitech Harmony 890 The Logitech Harmony 890 is an imperfect but strong contender for your attention if you're in the market for a $400-below remote.

Monster Home Theater Controller 100 This is a more well-designed and pricey response to counterparts from Logitech and Harman Kardon.

For the all the top-rating choices from CNet, click here.

Go to the best eBay niche site for everything on universal remotes, www.e-homeaudioremotes.com.

The Logitech Harmony 890 on eBay

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Reader Feedback

  • mulberry Jun 22, 2008 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Great bunch of devices, it's great when gadgets actually make life more simple!
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 15, 2008 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    This would make me so happy. We have more than a dozen remotes in various stages of disrepair. Nicely presented!
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