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Remotes are like "barbecue" some insist on a dry rub with out sauce and
others insist it has to have the sauce.
Some want only hard buttons and others a touch screen. My problem with hard
button remotes is that they need to many buttons to provide all the
integration required for large systems, it seems like some have up to 50
buttons and which buttons work when you're in a particular mode or function
is a crap shoot but they are ergonomic. On the other touch screens give
(depending on level) unlimited capabilities and what I find is most
convenient is that only applicable buttons (touch panel buttons) are present
for the task or function at hand but on the down side they are awkward and
as bill mentioned do drain the batteries so a charging base is a must.
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Vining Audio & Video
Daniel R. Vining
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-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Perry Yastrov
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:40 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: Remotes: Need advice
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Rodolfo,
I don't completely agree with you in regard to remote preferences being like
the wiring/line conditioner wars..er discussions, which are almost religious
in nature.
Remotes defintitely have different feature sets which based on need and
preferences make better or worse fit for an individual.
But your direction to remotecentral.com is right on! Its a great site, and
helped me decide on the the Home Theater Master MX700. For me one of the
deciding factors was not having a touch screen, which needs illumination and
decreases battery life, and means you have to look down at the remote to see
where the buttons are on the screen. For me hard buttons are the way to go.
----- Original Message ----
From: Rodolfo La Maestra <
[email protected]>
To: HDTV Magazine <
[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 9:57:32 AM
Subject: Re: Remotes: Need advice
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Bill,
My email got cut.
I frankly did not want to recommend any remote.
As I said before, this matter of recommending (defending) remote A or Z
could bring issues similar
to investing (or not) on audio/video wiring and line conditioners.
My email provided Robert with a place so he can find himself what he needs,
which I think is
conducing to get a product that is perfectly suited to "his" needs.
But perhaps he would not want to know what is there before making the
selection.
Best Regards,
Rodolfo La Maestra
-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Rodolfo La Maestra
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 11:33 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: Remotes: Need advice
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Bill,
Obviously the Sony you had to return is not the one I made reference to
(line of 2100 an
-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Bill Tilghman
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:39 AM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: Remotes: Need advice
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Ridolfo,
Robert's already looking in the $625 range. I'm not up on all the Sony
remotes, but I bought one initially a couple of years back for around $70
and it was horrible - wouldn't do anything I wanted, wasn't intuitive and
never did figure it out. Took it back for a refund. With my
HomeTheaterMaster, I was finally able to set aside all of my other remotes.
And yes, it controls my Lutron lighting. You usually get what you pay for.
Bill T.
-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Rodolfo La Maestra
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:56 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: Remotes: Need advice
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Robert,
All depends how much you want to spend, what level of macro control you
need/want (other than
individual actions that a learning remote can execute).
I could recommend as simply as the Sony line with LCD panel (can handle your
12 devices and macros),
but I rather recommend online places like the one below that would allow you
to do the research and
find the best that suit your needs and your pocket, this is similar to the
cable preference personal
view of how much is enough for each person.
Check this place for a variety of data that crosses the boundaries of brands
and sales speech, and
provides feedback from actual users:
http://www.remotecentral.com./
Find the best for you:
http://www.remotecentral.com./features/clicker.htm
Best Regards,
Rodolfo La Maestra
-----Original Message-----
From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
Robert Wade Brown
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:30 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Remotes: Need advice
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I'm looking for a Universal Remote for the 12 electronic devices in
my living room (not an entertainment room) which will also control
the half dozen x10 remote modules for lamps and stuff.
Any ideas?
I've found a Philips Pronto NG TSU-7000 for $625 with docking
station. Am I headed in the right direction?
Best,
Robert
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