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Ray made EVERYONE buy an MX700 years ago.

I haven't updated any programming since moving to Vista computers 2-3 years ago, though. If I had to reprogram something, I wouldn't even know where to start anymore.

And for that reason, if I need a replacement for this one, I would likely buy a new Harmony where the software resides on the web.

If I were buying NEW now, though, I don't know that it would affect my decision.

RF20 with IR repeater. All for around a $100. Macros are easy and the IR allows control from any room. Plus you can get a second remote and clone it for $50. Been using them for 3 years and no complaints.

I second this! I have had the Logitech Harmony One now for 2 1/2 years. I have no desire to change or upgrade. It has been great. It does take a while for initial setup but it is also very customizable and once you get used to the user programming interface, changes are easy.

Their support has been good as well. Early units like mine had a problem with the original rechargeable battery that came with it where it would swell up and stop retaining a charge. Even after 2 1/2 years they sent me a new (improved) replacement battery for free.

--Mark--

I have had great success with Harmony remotes and have had 3 different models over the past several years. I have no reservations recommending them. They get setup for the basic functionality very quickly, but as others have said you do have to invest some time in programming them to get them to behave exactly the way you want. There should be no issues with the Denon codes.

For those of you with URC's, is there any big difference or advantage of URC's over Harmony?

Cheers all,

The URC's allow you to design your own macros using an intuitive PC interface and then assign them to basically any button. It's good for control freaks and concrete-sequentialists.

Logitech has a page on their site where you can key in your make and model and they will tell you if it is supported...

My Denon AVR-1910 is covered.

snazzed

Here's my little review of URC...with pictures no less!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=19542189&postcount=4083

I've had the MX500 for quite some time and am also very happy with it. Gotta love the macros.

Our Harmony 880 just died a few weeks ago. Dropped dead right in my hand.

Just bought a new Harmony ONE and am very happy with it. The couple of complaints I had with the 880 have been resolved with the ONE. I also bought the logitech PS3 adapter and it works like a charm. Woohoo...one remote to rule them all! (yeah, I'm a super-dork)

Anyone try the iRule Apps for the iPhone/Touch/iPad?

Ralph of AVS Forum using it and seem like a good apps, the only thing is that, all devices had to be on the same network, heard some IR dongle can be attached to the iPad.

Am really interested and had downloaded their trial version but got no time to test it before the trial period expired.

here's the link :-

http://www.iruleathome.com/

I came from the URC RF20 with RF and had been satisfy with it but I want more control and easier program so I go for the Harmony, but the iRule are catching my eyes now....am thinking of get a used iPod Touch to try it out....