Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote (Silver)
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: 966230-0403
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Simply touch one icon and the Harmony remote will power on all the necessary components
- Large, color icons and backlit buttons ensure an entirely new level of ease and functionality
- Simply connect the Harmony 1000 to your computer, and the wizard guides you through the entire set-up process
- No need to worry about power with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
- Control everything from HDTVs to PVR/DVRs, from laser discs to VCRs, even lighting controls!
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Customer Review: Former Harmony 880 owner
Summary: 5 Stars
I will agree with everyone else the Logitch Harmony's greatest downside is the installation. Being former Harmony 880 owners (it is dying after years of faithful use) we already had Harmony software installed. However, it has been a while since we used it. Even though we installed the software off the CD it tried to update itself and it was failing somewhere in the download process. This was not obvious as the application reported "success" but it was not telling the truth. It is only because I have a networking background that I could tell the download was failing. I ended up going to Logitech's support site and downloading the latest version of the Harmony 1000 software. [Note: there is a Vista download for the 1000 now so go to their website if that is what you are looking for]. Mind you, we probably spent an hour or so wasting time wondering why the original Harmony software was failing. Save yourself a lot of hassle and download the software directly from the Logitech website. This one step solved all of our installation issues.
Having downloaded the Harmony software it was SMOOTH sailing at this point. In addition, it seems we also got the latest 1000 firmware update as one of the first things the installation program did was to install the firmware update. It also pulled in all our settings for the Harmony 880. The only hiccup here was it took a couple of attempts at updating the remote for it to control the PVR. Or... I wasn't holding the remote directly at the PVR so it could have been user error. Either way, the remote now has all the activities our old Harmony 880 had.
If you have ever owned another universal remote where you still need to have the original remote control for some unique piece of hardware the Logitech 1000 (like the 880) eliminates ALL the original remotes. Logitech is the first company to have made a remote control that truly replaces all the other remote controls. No longer do we have multiple remote controls sitting on the coffee table along side the "universal" remote. This universal remote really is universal. That alone is worth the price of buying any of the remotes in the Logitech Harmony family.
I will agree with some of the other comments that the online Web software is not pretty. But, it is functional and easy/logical to use (minus the odd grammatical error). While snazzier software would look better it does the job it is intended to do.
The Harmony 1000 has solved one of the biggest complaints people had with the 880 and that is re-charging it. This puppy slides into its cradle and recharges every time. No 2nd guessing here if this remote is recharging.
This is also a beautiful looking piece of hardware. The PDA look does mean two handed remote controlling. While the channel up/down and volume controls can be done one handed anything involving the touch screen is a two handed operation. Is this bad? Doesn't bother me. At least I have a better grip on the remote control and less likely to drop it (I'm notorious for constantly dropping the 'expensive' remote control). Additionally, the remote is not very heavy and rather ergonomically designed so holding it with two hands is not awkward.
The tactile response is interesting. For example, when starting up an activity it plays background music. Clicking on a button on the touch screen has a little click in the background so you know you pressed it.
Some of the other reviews had mentioned a weak infrared signal. I don't find it any weaker than our Harmony 880 was. We still have to point directly at the PVR in order for it to register the command. Though oddly enough that is the only piece of equipment that has ever had problems with a remote control (but that is a separate, negative review for DirecTV's crappy PVR+)
The custom, on screen soft buttons are plain and simple. They are buttons and function as buttons. Sure it'd be nice if the Harmony software let one customize the buttons somehow but it doesn't and that doesn't bother me because it doesn't change how the buttons function.
Overall, we've only had the 1000 for less than 24 hours and getting past the software install it has been a relatively better experience than our old Harmony 880. Logitech has also addressed a lot of the lack of features the Harmony 880 had. Functionally this remote works and works well. And every time we've slipped it into the cradle it has recharged itself. While I guess Logitech could dress up the Web software and/or the icons that will do nothing to make this remote control function any better. So... 5 stars to Logitech for getting it right this time.
Description of Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote (Silver)
The essential center of your entertainment system. Say "Goodbye" to the wasted time and endless frustration of multiple remotes controlling multiple devices, and say "Hello" to one single, easy-to-use device with a cool new shape. The Harmony 1000 remote control, with its engaging and logical interface, simplifies even the most complex programming functions. Logitech's patented Smart State technology® makes it possible to seamlessly control up to 15 separate components with just one touch. Programming your HDTV? The Harmony 1000's color display makes it easy to control even the aspect ratio and sound modes. And, you can do it all without direct line-of-sight, since the Harmony sends both infrared (IR) and Z-wave wireless home automation standard (also known as radio frequency or RF).Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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