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The Best Remotes

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The Best Remotes

Remotes for HDTVs have made milestones over the past few years, now having features like built-in color LCD screens, intricate multi-platform capabilities, programmable functions and battery-free recharging stations. Upgrade your old 90s TV remote to something leagues cooler - check this list out!

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Your New HDTV Hates Your Old Remote

Don't shame quality equipment with a crappy remote!

remoteIf you've been away from the TV remote market for awhile -- boy, are you in for a surprise.

The old shrinkwrapped plastic remotes of yesteryear are shameful remnants of a time that has come and gone a decade ago. Today, HDTV remotes are sleeker, smarter and customizable.

They're as intricate as a cell phone: vivid full-color LCD screen panels (we're talking about the REMOTE here!), programmable settings that also control your other electronic devices, rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries, warning modes that help you find a lost remote, the list goes on and on. We truly are in the age of remotes!

What better time to start anew after a new HDTV purchase? Look to gadget giants like Logitech, Sony and more to provide with futuristic remotes that you'll never want to put down.

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Overall Best Damn Remote On the Market

Logitech Harmony One | Model: 915-000140

There's a reason why it has so many high reviews: it's the all-star of HDTV remote controls. A classic shaped remote that has a full-color touch screen panel, the ability to control up to 15 electronics components total, programmable screen buttons and positions, and actual buttons (if you dislike touch screen ones). The Harmony One is actually the mid-level of Logitech's hand held remote line, starting with the Harmony 510 and ending at the Harmony 900. Being mid-level means features + affordable price!
Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen

Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen

Amazon Price: $139.99 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $249.99

* Easy Internet-based setup and live customer support
* Dedicated on-screen activity buttons
* Color LCD touch screen
* Contoured backlit buttons
* Can learn IR codes from existing remote controls

Best Touch Screen Panel Remote

Logitech Harmony 1100 | Model: 915-000074

Hold it with both hands: it's the Winner of CES 2009's "Best of Innovations Award," and for good reason. The Logitech Harmony 1100 is primarily touch screen driven on its vivid 3.5" color screen, with simple one-touch commands that even the most tech-adverse can navigate through (that's you, grandma!) One touch to power on each individual piece of your home stereo system, and start a movie? Sweet.
Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen

Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen

Amazon Price: $229.00 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $399.99

* One-touch, activity-based controls
* 3.5-inch, full-color touch screen
* Customizable commands, icons and screens
* RF wireless capability. Support for 5,000+ brands and 225,000+ devices
* Rechargeable, complete with charging stand

The "Top of the Line" Remote

Logitech Harmony 900 | Model: 915-000030

The Harmony 900 is the Harmony One's older brother: featuring the same qualities as the lesser remotes in its lineup, the 900 is the only remote able to engage electronics that are located inside furniture. It also has a RF (radio frequency) feature with a 100' reach. Set up additional electronics in your home for RF capabilities with it, too!
Logitech Harmony 900 Rechargeable Remote with Color Touch Screen

Logitech Harmony 900 Rechargeable Remote with Color Touch Screen

Amazon Price: $249.29 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

* Complete RF (radio frequency ) wireless technology
* Full-color touch screen for simple one-touch access
* Sculpted backlit buttons
* Recharging dock
* Replaces up to 15 remotes

Best Budget Remote

Sony RM-VL600 | Model: RMVL600

Not in need for a touch screen remote? The Sony RM-VL600 goes back to basics with great functionality, up to 8-programmable devices, and is compatible with dozens of name-brand electronics.
Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote

Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote

Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

* Controls up to 8 AV components
* Learning function for programming remote signals
* One-touch system control (12 macro functions)
* Easy operation of on-screen menu for DVD and VCR
* Pre-programmed codes are compatible with most brands

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