Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation by Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Digital camera reviews of Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation
Digital camera Review: Best remote I've ever had
Summary: 5 Stars
As a victim of countless remotes I tried in vain to consolidate as much as possible to the "universal" RCA remotes that come with satellite TV or DVD players. Unfortunately this left me with at least 2 remotes on the coffee table. I did some research but because of the hefty price, waited for someone to buy it for me as a gift. Now that I've had it for 2 months I wish I'd bought it for myself a long time ago!I can easily say this is the best universal I've ever had. The preprgrammed codes as well as the learning feature means you're going to have this baby doing everything you want and in as little time as possible. Starting with preprogrammed codes and editing to my liking, it took me about 3 hours to program nearly EVERY BUTTON from my 5 other remotes, including macros. I currently have the remote controlling my TV, VCR, DirecTV satellite with TiVo, audio receiver and 300 disc DVD player with ZERO problems. As you can imagine, each of these remotes has a few dozen buttons and they're all stored in the MX-500. I've even set up a macro to turn the entire system off/on with the touch on ONE button as well as a macro to switch the audio input and turn the DVD player on/off to easily watch movies. To get around the permanent labels for the non-lcd buttons I've used a hand-held labeler and overlayed the new text. Some of the LCD buttons can be a stretch for smaller hands but that is minimzed by the majority of often used buttons being assigned to the "hard" buttons. There's also the issue of re-learning what buttons are where but this is a problem with any new remote. Fortunately, the problem is minimized here by the similar layout to the most common universal remotes packaged with electronics these days.
After two months my wife is still commenting on how great a purchase this thing was. If you have the money and the relatively small amount of patience to program it, it's DEFINITELY worth every penny. It will take some logical thinking and know-how to maximize your benefit but the result is worth it.
Pros: highly customizable, good mix of "hard" and "soft" buttons, pass through function, macros
Cons: price, limited space for lcd labels, permanent labels for "hard" buttons, ergonomics not ideal for smaller hands
Digital camera Review: Best remote around!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a remote control addict! I have tried them all, and this is the best one yet. It has the most important features that I need:
1) Custom buttons with programmable labels.
2) Learn feature.
3) Backlight that works!
4) Buttons that don't wear off. This was a problem with my previous remotes where I could no longer read the labels.
5) NO touch screen business, only REAL buttons.
6) Easy programming.
7) My kids can operate it.
8) Macros that control multiple devices.
Trust me, you don't need the PC interface. Programming this remote is a breeze. I am buying another one as soon as it goes on sale so that I can backup my current one! I like it that much.
It's got a few weaknesses.
1) 4 AA batteries! Get rechargeable batteries.
2) Price.
3) The "joystick" is a bit hard to use. No biggie.
4) I hardly ever use the keypad. I would have reversed the layout and put the screen and other buttons at the bottom and moved the keypad on top.
All in all, I simply love this remote. My search for the ultimate remote is done.
Digital camera Review: Best remote ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had 2 of these for over 3 years they really are the best remotes out there for the price if you need RF just buy next model up of the MX-etc. I cant believe how long the battery last over a year.Digital camera Review: Best remote ever
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best remote I've ever had, I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could. It's far better than a much more expensive remote that is programmable via computer. and it's easy to use and reprogram. This item arrived quickly after I ordered it and was packaged very well so it came in excellent shape. This is the best thing I've ever bought on Amazon.com. I can't say enough good things about it.Digital camera Review: Best remote ever, hands down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this remote for around a year now. This is the BEST remote i have ever owned. Perfect for those of us with multiple devices running through a reciever. Dont' get that bulky sony remote commander!Does this sound familiar? You want to watch a dvd, so you have to
1. grab the tv's remote, change input
2. grab the reciever's remote, change input
3. grab the dvd player's remote, to FINALLY watch a movie.
4. grab the reciever's remote again to change the volume..
Never again! Now all i have to do is hold down the dvd button for 2 seconds, and presto, all inputs changed, and now the remote will function as the dvd remote..
also has some other good features like punch through (meaning the volume only controls the reciever's volume no matter what device your on)..
this remote has learned every button of every remote i have, even the xbox!
get this remote now!