Harmony Range

[Adam_uk]

Hello

Can anyone give me a brief overview of the Harmony range? What the differences are?

I want a remote to control my TV, DVD, Amp and Sky boxes.

The only one I dont like the look of is the 1000

[n.simpson]

A very brief overview:

550: Controls 15 devices and does everything you'd expect of a universal remote.

880: Has a larger full colour display.

890: Uses RF and separate IR emitters so the remote doesn't have to be pointed at the devices it controls. This is allows you to hide your devices in a cupboard but can also be useful to control a rack full of equipment along with a TV and PJ where it's not ideal relying on bouncing the IR off of walls or keeping the remote pointed at the rack when it performs the longer macros.

I have an 880 and am very happy with it but I can definitely see the benefits of RF.

[Pincho Paxton]

525, or 555 seem fine for what you want.

[theo cupier]

On a similar subject, I gave a H655 at present. Does a fine job (but eats batteries).

It's getting a bit battered and worn now - thanks to the children - the flap on the battery compartment isn't too happy and this affects operation sometimes since the batteries don't always stay connected.

Anyway, to cut to the question: Assuming the 655 is giving me all the functionality I want, do I need to look any higher than the 525 / 555 for a replacement?

[n.simpson]

I'm not 100% sure, I think the 525/555 should do the trick but you might be better off with the 885 in the long run as it has rechargeable batteries and a charging cradle.

Originally Posted by theo cupier

On a similar subject, I gave a H655 at present. Does a fine job (but eats batteries).

[czzer]

Whatever you get, make sure you turn the "Glow" setting to Off. The batteries should then last for months. You can still activate the backlight manually with the "Glow" button.

[davepuma]

Are the buttons on the 555 the same as the 525? I like my 525 but the buttons are a bit naff (cr@p)!!!! I would love an 8 series, my mate has one and it's great but I can't help feeling I would prefer another pronto if I was spending that much on a remote. Just don't know if I can be bothered with all that programming again! I prefer my remote to be a tool, not a hobby which prontos seem to be!

[Chuck_Norris]

i've had a 885 and got rid of it due to it feeling a bit cheap and it never charged in the dock properly.

in the end i went for a 555 looks and feels good, and won't break the bank

Chuck