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Best universal remote control
Pros: Touch-screen controls, comfortable to use, web-guided setup, rechargeable.
Cons: Expensive, no RF capability, finish shows fingerprints and smudges, setup isn't always intuitive or easy.
097855046673
Logitech
PN 915-000035
Learning remote
15
Infrared
Yes
Yes
LCD
2.2
220 by 176
No
Yes
N/A
Lithium ion
N/A
CD-ROM
Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3 or later
4 MB, flash
N/A
N/A
65
200 kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.3
2.3
8.75
6 oz. without battery
Charging station, USB cable, power adapter, lithium-ion battery, installation guide
1 year
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Budget universal remote control
Pros: No computer required for setup, controls up to 18 devices, inexpensive.
Cons: Advanced setup options can be complicated, comfortable keypad.
0656787305014
Universal Remote Control
URC-R50
Learning remote
18
Infrared
Yes
N/A
LCD
2 in.
176 by 220
No
No
No
4 AA
N/A
N/A
N/A
32 MB, flash
N/A
N/A
30 to 50
15 kHz to 100 kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.1
2.3
8.9
0.55 lbs
N/A
1 year
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Basic universal remote control
Pros: Very inexpensive, has learning capability, easy to set up.
Cons: Only controls six devices, limited learning memory.
656787100862
Universal Remote Control
URC-R6
Learning remote
6
Infrared
No
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
No
No
2 AA
N/A
N/A
N/A
32 KB, flash
N/A
N/A
30 to 50
15 kHz to 100 kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.25
2.5
8.75
12 oz.
N/A
1 year
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Tablet-style universal remote control
Pros: Large, 3.5-inch color touch screen, improved performance over previous model, rechargeable battery.
Cons: RF module costs extra, expensive, only pre-programmed macros.
097855054081
Logitech
PN 915-000074
Learning tablet-style remote
15
Infrared
Yes
No
LCD
3.5
320 by 240
No
Yes
N/A
Lithium ion
N/A
CD-ROM
Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3 or later
N/A
N/A
N/A
65
200 kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.68
5.48
4.09
7.2 oz. with battery
Charging station, USB cable, power adapter, lithium-ion battery, installation CD, quick-start guide, features guide
1 year
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Universal remote with radio frequency
Pros: Radio frequency and infrared signals, quick web-based setup process, color touch screen, sleek design.
Cons: Expensive, overkill if you only have a few AV components, glossy case shows fingerprints and dust.
097855054531
Logitech
PN 915-000030
Learning remote
15
Infrared and radio frequency
Yes
Yes
LCD
2.2
340 by 240
No
Yes
N/A
Lithium ion
N/A
CD-ROM
Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3 or later
64 MB, flash
N/A
N/A
65
500 kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.3
2.3
8.75
6 oz. without battery
RF receiver, charging station, USB cable, 4 IR transmitters, 2 power adapters, lithium-ion battery, installation CD, installation guide, cleaning cloth
1 year