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Has anybody seen or used a Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote? Has great features (function-based, color display, rechargeable batteries, etc) and awesome reviews. I am looking for one for my stereo system/TV/dvd player (I broke my samsung DLP remote a while ago) and this one seems to everything and fit the bill. It is programmed online through USB to a PC and you just type in your components... I never has such experience before, but surely sounds cool. It also recognizes Rotel I was told.

It is available for USD 250 from BestBuy or direct through Logitech site. I have seen it cheaper online, but they mostly don't have it in stock.

Here's a great site for remotes.

Remote Central

Haven't seen one, but I've been seriously thinking about one of the 6 series--probably the 680 at the moment. I didn't like the button layout on the 880. No one seems to have remote control layout figured out quite as well as TiVo. What's the most important button? The one you have to find the quickest? Pause.

I would like to find a remote that would be able to do multiple steps at once. For example, I have to switch my tv mode from dvd, to sat/cable. Then I have to switch my receiver from dvd, to sat/cable.

I would like a remote to do both steps at once.

Oh Ray? Did someone say MX-700?

I think the 880 does also.

Yes, 880 does it too, it is function-based remote, for example, if you press "listen to music", it will turn receiver/preamp on, turn the CD player on and push play on cd player, that is three functions at the same time with the press of only one button. Again, this is only what I understand from reading.

Doug, thank you for the link, however it did not have any 880 for sale, but a great message board though. I posted something there right away.

As Jack points out, take a look at the MX-850, which is the replacement for the MX-700. If you can still find a 700, it's an excellent remote.

I have one of each and they are terrific.

Skerdi, I bought an 880 about 3 weeks ago and must say that I really do like the remote. I also paid the full $249 price tag on it from BB, no biggie...I'm happy.

Rick, great to hear from you! Great to be confirmed that 880 works in a Rotel setup, as you have RB1080/RC1070 just like I do. To enlighten us a bit: what does the remote do when you press "play CD" on it? I kinda assume the answer but I would appreciate to hear it from somebody who actually owns the remote.