LOGITECH HARMONY 690 vs X10 iconREMOTE

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"Okay. This is where we get them and call them out the Marketing Department on their bluff. There is absolutely no way that this remote is going to be programmed to control my TV, Cable + DVR, DVD Player, VCR and Audio Receiver in less than 5 minutes. In fact, I was so sure of this that I even went to the sports store to buy a stopwatch to prove them wrong. Well, I’m writing this with egg on my face because I programmed our remote to control all of the equipment mentioned above in just 2 minutes and 19 seconds – less than half the time promised – and I didn’t even read the directions… I must admit that I haven’t been this impressed by an affordable remote control since I reviewed the Harmony 688 from Intrigue (before they were purchased by Logitech). Like the original Harmony remotes the X10 iconRemote is truly revolutionary in its approach. It’s simply amazing what this remote is capable of without needing a PC."

"Now it might be because I'm a newbie to a truly universal remote, but I think this thing is great. The features that at first didn't work on the TV and Audio modes can be programmed in learn mode. You just override the setting that was assigned by the default code to any key you want. As well, you can control other equipment when in a specific device. E.g. when I am watching a DVD, I programmed the Vol up, Vol dwn, Mute for my reciever when in the DVD mode. This eliminates switching between devices to perform certain tasks."

"Programming the (iconRemote) is a snap. In fact, it may be one of the most easily programmed remotes we've come across. Classically, programming remotes involved either typing in codes from an instruction manual or (as with the Logitech Harmony 690 line) trips to connect to a computer that logs on to the internet to upload device profiles and preferences. The (iconRemote) instead uses a wizard--on the built-in screen--that takes you through the process step by step. Just choose the device type you want to set up (it can control as many as 10). A wizard takes you through programming each device, step by step, with the color screen explaining each step."

"There's no where to start. There is literally nothing I don't like about it. I had a home theater system with six (yes, count em' six) remotes on the table. I tried other Universal Remotes, but none had the speciality buttons I needed for certain functions. The biggest problem? My wife could not run it. I even had instructions printed out stating press this on remote 3 then this on remote 1 etc. But if she pressed the wrong button it was all over. She finally got upset with me and threatened to buy her own simple TV she could use. our remote changed all that. Now she presses HERS and most everything she wants is right there. If she wants to watch a movie, she presses Favorites then Movies and there are all the movie channels. I even used the Punchthrough option so she could turn the volume up or down regardless of which unit was selected. If you have more than one remote on your table, you need the icon remote!"

"The icon Remote is a powerful control panel that will easily replace all of your remotes, allowing you to consolidate your home theater control in one stylish, easy to use unit."

Avoid Logitech Harmony 670 Horror Stories!

"Don't Waste Your Money - This remote is a huge disappointment. I can't believe all of the good reviews it's gotten. We have to replace the batteries every 2-3 weeks. We switched to Lithium batteries and they lasted 6 weeks. You shouldn't have to change batteries that often. The problem is the remote NEVER shuts off. When all devices are off, the LCD stays on. Customer support states that this is normal. Has nobody else encountered this problem or do they think it's normal to replace the batteries so often?? Also, every once in awhile the remote becomes unprogrammed and it needs to be reconfigured all over again. Very frustrating. We spent way too much money on this remote for the amount of problems we've had with it. Not a happy customer and I wish we could take it back."

"Didn't work with my TV and DISH Network - I bought this remote to ease my life and it just made things more complicated! I figured for the price of the remote it would change my entertainment world!!! The remote would not work changing my TV between the different AV channels and would not control my DISH DVR! I would not recommend this product to any one with a Magnavox LCD and the DISH DVR!!!!"

"The programming UI is exasperating. It asks you for the precise model number of your equipment -- then even makes you double-check this (for no apparent reason) -- then (my failure rate was 50%) tells you it can't find the model number in its database. It then tries to program the unit by memorizing key presses from your existing remote -- except that the keys it asks for aren't even close to those on my remotes. Then it gives up. Turns out what you have to do is to 'guess' at the 'generic' product code for your equipment. Nowhere is there a list of the generic codes that it knows, so you can make an educated guess at what the generic code might be. No, instead it makes you guess and guess and guess until finally you may get lucky and stumble upon it."

"I do not recommend this remote to anyone who isn't willing to 'work a lot' to get it set up correctly. Practically speaking, it is not a smooth operation. I have worked with other remote controls at a fraction of the cost, that set up quickly and easily."

"Good Start but not there yet - I have had the Harmony 670 for about a month. I can see where they are going with it but it definitely needs improvement to make it useful. The set up was not bad and it handled most of my hardware. It did not handle my RF direct-tv receiver and it could not get the line-in on my Sony vcr to work correctly. I have worked around both of these problems but the main difficulty with this unit lies in the overall design. The buttons are tiny and very close together. The button labels are nearly unreadable because the font is so small. My eyesight is not perfect but I have no problem reading the newspaper without glasses. To read the labels on the harmony I have to have full light and magnifier glasses. Every logitech device I own has been a delight to use but this thing will probably end up in the closet before long. This is a classic case of function suffering for form."

The icon remote control works with these brands: Philips   Sony   Comcast Cable TV   COX Cable TV   Time Warner Cable TV   Toshiba   Sanyo   Samsung   RCA   Pioneer   JVC   TiVo   Charter Communications   DirecTV   Dish Network   Zenith   and more... Works with all TVs: HD Televisions   Plasma Television   LCD TV   Projection TV   Portable Television   Big Screen TV   Flat Screen TV   DLP TV   Universal Remote Codes Library   Manufacturers Library

Television Providers / Networks: Comcast Cable TV   COX Cable TV   Time Warner Cable TV   Charter Communications   DirecTV   Dish Network   HBO   Showtime   The Movie Channel  Starz   Encore

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Comparisons: Logitech Harmony One   Logitech Harmony 520   Logitech Harmony 550   Logitech Harmony 555   Logitech Harmony 670   Logitech Harmony 690   Logitech Harmony 720   Logitech Harmony 880   Logitech Harmony 890   Logitech Harmony 1000   Universal Remote Control MX-650   Universal Remotes MX-810   RCA RCU900   Monster Home Theater Remote AV100   Monster Cable MCC AVL300-S   Nevo Q50   Sony RM-AX4000   Harman Kardon TC30   One For All Kameleon   Panasonic Universal Remote

Sure, the Logitech Harmony 690 lets you label your favorite channels. However, to do so, you have to surf the web to find your favorite channel icons, download them, format them, save them and send them to your remote. What a headache! Here’s a better idea: Get our remote. It has all the channel logos you can imagine already built in.

With our remote, channel surfing has never been easier! You set all your favorite channels with the cool “Favorite Channels” feature. Then, all of the familiar icons for your favorite channels are displayed right on the full color LCD screen. When you want to watch ESPN, just push the button next to the ESPN icon. It can store up to 90 favorite channels for each user. You’ll never have to remember what channel CNN is, because our remote remembers everything for you!

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Yes, the Logitech Harmony 690 allows you to program a set of favorites using your computer. The problem is, you and your wife don’t share the same favorites. You spend most of your time bouncing between FOX News, CNN, The History Channel, Comedy Central, and Speed. She is always watching ESPN, ABC, QVC, Oxygen, and UPN. Don’t worry! our remote has your back!

With convenient “HIS” and “HERS” buttons, you can set up your own custom profiles that only display the channels that you like to watch. When you hit the “HIS” button, only CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC, Comedy Central and your favorites show up on the LCD screen. When your wife hits the "HERS" button, only her favorite channels come up.

Heck! You can even set up separate pages for each of your interests. One for your Sports Favorites, one for your News Favorites, and one for your Movie Favorites! There’s even a way to edit the text on the icons, which is nice for saving multiple channels from the same network. For example, you can have one icon for HBO and a different one for HBO HD. It’s easy!

It will store 90 favorite channels for up to 10 users, so everyone gets their own custom profile. It’s your own personalized remote! You can also set up profiles for each of your kids. And with the KidSafe feature, you can even limit the channels your kids are allowed to watch!

And in case you were wondering, no, the Logitech Harmony 690 Advanced Universal Remote does not have HIS and HERS buttons or easily customizable profiles.

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For many of you home theater lovers, your living room setup is your pride and joy. If you’re like most people, you’ve got a remote for EVERYTHING! That can really clutter up the coffee table.

That’s why we designed our remote. Not only does it replace all of those other remotes and clear up the clutter, but it has sharp, vivid, color display built in!

The large, color LCD is awesome. It lights up so you can read it both day and night. It lets you set up the buttons on the remote to perform ALL of the functions of your other remotes. You can even rename each button and see the name on the display, so you never forget which button does what!

our remote even stores all of your Favorite Channels and then shows the channel icons brightly on the color LCD. And, the color LCD is much more vivid than the many other LCD universal remotes. It’s like having your own little plasma TV right on the remote!

See what you’ve been missing out on and order your iconRemote today!

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The X10 iconRemote is built to the same exacting standards that we use when building for other major brand names like RCA and RadioShack. When you buy from X10 you get: Risk-Free 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Genuine X10 quality We manufacture with only high quality components ensuring reliability in almost any condition. Buying Direct from X10 works to your advantage. How? Because when we sell our product to you directly, you cut out the middle man and get the lowest price. Remember,you need to order soon to get this great package value! What's Included Select warranty to include 2yr Ext WarrantyPlus +$9.99 3yr Ext WarrantyPlus +$14.99 5yr Ext WarrantyPlus +$19.99 1yr ltd warranty (included) We were even honored with Consumer's Digest Best Buy award for some our products. A true honor from a respected name in consumer reporting. Who is X10? We have been designing and building consumer electronic products for major manufacturers for over 25-years. Many of the best-known brands in the world rely on X10's manufacturing experience and facilities for building many of their name brand products. X10 is also one of the world's largest manufacturers of remote controls for DVD players, VCR's, televisions and much more. Chances are good you already own an X10-built remote control and don't even know it!

Features: Never forget which channel is which - change channels by recognizable TV station icons! Easy to use and navigate - large vibrant LCD screen and big, easy-to-read buttons make this the most user friendly remote on the market No more arguing over the remote control - the iconRemote is the world's first Universal Remote with customizable HIS/HERS favorites buttons Customize the remote for every member of the family - set favorite channels for you, your wife, your kids and even the babysitter (up to 10 customized users) Control multiple devices from your favorites screen - hit the HBO icon for HBO on your satellite, then hit the ESPN icon for ESPN on your cable box Program it in under five minutes - easy set-up wizard walks you through step-by-step set-up No computer required - easy push-button programming No code lists needed - the iconRemote has the world's most complete remote codes list already built in! Learning feature allows your iconRemote to learn new buttons - control random play on your stereo, slow motion on your DVD player, favorite stations on your radio and more! Replace all of your remotes - the iconRemote controls up to 10 separate devices No charging required - the iconRemote comes with three AA batteries so it is ready right out of the box. It even stores all your settings when changing batteries. One-button control - one button turns on TV, DVD player, plays DVD and turns up surround sound Control any brand, make or model (TV, DVD, VCR, etc.) No user accounts required to set up remote

Easy Setup you can do in 5 minutes

1) Pop the batteries in your iconRemote.

2) Follow the easy set-up wizard instructions to program your remote.

3) Five minutes - no codes to enter, no computer to plug into - you're done!

The many features of our remote

Revolutionary Channel Icons ESPN, MTV, NBC - we all know the logos. With our remote, rather than boring channel numbers, over 200 recognizable logos come up on the remote screen. Just hit the logo of the channel you want! You'll never have to memorize channels or worry about guests not knowing what channel ABC or TNT is! Fantastic! Learn More >>	Easy enough for a kid to use! Yes, our remote is so easy that kid can use it. You can even set it in Kid Safe Mode, so you can limit what your kid can watch. Only want your kids watching PBS and Nickelodeon? No problem. In fact, you can set up to 10 customizable users. Hit the babysitter button and the babysitter’s setting will come up. Hit His and only your settings will come up. Hit Hers and only your wife’s settings will appear on the screen! Learn More >>
No more arguing over the remote with His/Hers Buttons Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus - our remote actually understands that we have different needs. You only watch ESPN, CNN and NBC. Your wife, on the other hand, only watches the Oxygen channel and E! Entertainment. our remote is easy to customize! When you hit HIS, only your favorite channels come up. When your wife hits HERS, only her favorites appear. Learn More >>	QuickPower: Easy one-touch control! With the QuickPower feature, our remote is easier to use than ever. Just hit QuickPower, then turn on or off the devices you want with the touch of a button! Now you can forget about pressing the Mode button, then pressing TV, pressing power, pressing Mode again, then pressing DVD and power. It’s one-touch simplicity! Learn More >>
No computer needed! A lot of advanced Universal Remotes require you to plug them into a computer to program. Not with our remote! Program it with the touch of a couple buttons - no computer required! Learn More >>	Code lists? Nonsense! our remote has the world’s largest built-in remote code library. That means that all of your existing devices – TV, cable box, DVD player, stereo, surround sound – most likely already have their codes built into our remote. If they don’t, our remote will easily learn them. So as you buy new entertainment devices, our remote learns to control them. Learn More >>
Future Proof Remote learns any new codes instantly In the rare event that our remote can't find the code for a certain device, simply point the old remote at our remote and it will automatically learn the code! It couldn't be easier! Learn More >>	Easy to use, large buttons With large, easy-to-read buttons, our remote is totally user friendly! You don't need your glasses to see each button and you don't need to scour the remote to find the right buttons. It's all laid out, easy to use and it all shows on the LCD screen! Learn More >>

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