Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation
by Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Customer Review: Better than the Harmony, because it works...
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a Harmony 880 Univeraal remote for about a year and a half, and had a love-hate relationship with it. When it worked, it was magical. But it only worked "magically" about half the time. At least once per day I had to struggle through layers of help menues when it did not do what it was supposed to do. It was always a struggle to get it to recharge, and it eventually just gave up and died. A new battery from the factory would not revive the unit, forcing me to shop for another remote. When I received my MX-500 in the mail, I was put off by it's less than elegant form and daunting manual full of codes and such. After about half an hour, though, it was working perfectly. It had not malfunctioned once in a week of usage, and has won my wife over as well. While the Harmony was capable of deft, minute adjustments that could be easily programmed through the web, it often failed in its command string. I probably don't have the patience to plod through the macro functions of the MX-500 to go as deep as the Haromy did, but I don't mind, and it does the big stuff easily enough, and allows simple access to the deeper menues on the devices. It is not cool and flashy like the Harmony, but it is a superior product simply because it works.Customer Review: My favorite universal remote
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this remote from Amazon, after having had one a few years ago. I had my first one for a few years, until it developed a problem with one of the buttons. I discarded the remote and purchased a Phillips Prestigo, which was a nice remote, but it still didn't have the "easy feel" of the MX-500. I had read over the years that the problem I had with the MX was common, but that the company had corrected it in a later design.
After using the Phillips for 4 or 5 years, I just purchased a new MX-500; this is definitely the most customizable, comfortable to use, able to put away all the other remotes, remote I have ever used. I forgot how much I missed my MX-500 until now. What I like about this unit is the tactile feel of the buttons (I can use it with my eyes closed) and the ability to program additional commands onto 10 programmable buttons on the lcd screen. All of the hard buttons are also learnable. I don't think there would be a single device that you couldn't program every function from onto this remote.
To top all this off, you can buy this for less than half of the original selling price.
Customer Review: Fantastic, Intuitive, Complete.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've long sought a truly good remote which can adequately control my HDTV, Tuner/Reciever, VCR, DVD, Cable Box, Xbox, PS2, in a package that is comfortable (physically) and does not suffer from the unfortunate qualities of overreliance on an LCD display. Much like the movie The Matrix, the most impressive aspect of this remote is it's perfect integration of technology in a manner which feels clean and seamless. The LCD screen used perfectly, without shortchanging the other buttons, or dominating the whole remote. The backlighting is perfect and accessible. Finally, even a brain damaged squirrel could program this remote in any way they saw fit. I've edited many of the LCD labels, and taught many specialized commands, including the entire lexicon of XBOX and PS2 dvd commands, and this remote still has PLENTY of room left for my custom macros and such. Fantastic, comfortable in the hand, attractive, and HIGHLY functional. This remote is THE remote to get unless you need an even more functional one to control a complex surround sound setup and you want on-remote graphics... barring that excess, this (or the -600 - 800 MX series) is for you.Customer 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.
Customer Review: Stellar design & function -- a classic now
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked for a good remote for years before the MX-500 was released. Everything feel short in some way -- not enough or the right buttons (I want "song/chapter skip" AND a "fast forward/reverse" pair), couldn't control a specific piece of gear, too expensive, had a funky design (dozens of identical buttons, or weird placement) or lacked buttons (I like the tactile feedback in the dark, no touch screens for me). I drooled over the early reviews of the MX-500 and pre-ordered one. I've had it for a couple of years now, and I'm a happy camper -- I don't even have a wandering eye for other remotes now.The pluses:
* Huge memory capacity so no problem teaching it exactly to the buttons that make sense to you
* While it's a somewhat large remote, it's designed so well that it doesn't "feel" that large. It's well balanced, the material feels good, and the most frequently used buttons fall easily under the thumb.
* Tons of abilities and flexibility, which you can make use of if you need, or ignore.
* Great range and power.
Univeral really hit a home run with the MX-500.