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: Everything you need... where you need it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never had a universal remote that didn't force me to comprimise somewhere. Most "learning" remotes force you to learn too much and the lack of tactile buttons is a negative for the LCD models. The pre-programmed off the shelf universal's are not nearly customizable for my tastes. The MX-500, however, is nearly perfect. I love being able to put virtualy any function into the top LCD area while still being able to control the remote by sense of touch.
I had the entire remote configured for my system in about 15 minutes, but I spent an extra hour programming macros and custom functions because it was so cool. When I turn my DVD player on, my TV switches to DVD input, adjusts its color settings to my preferred movie setting, and the remote sets itself into its custom DVD mode on the LCD. All I need is an IR receiver for my lights (which the MX-500 had preprogrammed codes for) and I'll be in heaven!
Customer Review: Blows away Harmonys
Summary: 5 Stars
I tried a Harmony 525 as everyone was raving about it, but found it to be quite dire. Half the database entries are wrong, you have to update it via PC (even for one button), which is very slow, the activities do not think outside the box and the build quality is no match for the MX-500.
The MX-500 is very functional is design and more device based, so you can achieve multiple tasks easily. Add in a few macros and you're off. It's very fast to learn codes (I suggest you always press and hold) in you armchair for quick re-test.
The buttons are superb. You can use spare buttons on any layout and link them via favourites to do complex macros if you like. The repeat send are actually smoother than my amp and cd remotes, so now I have very smooth volume and search control.
Recommended! This remote is still going strong after three years, which if real proof of this unit's quality.
Customer Review: mx-500 is the best
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the mx500 to control many newer devices that my older oneforall would not operate. it seemed as though anything I bought in the last year was "uncontrollable" by my old ( 2 years old) learning remote. Well I'm glad to say that the mx500 has solved all those problems and then some. It works all my devices, is very user friendly and easy to program. I really like the 10 buttons on the display. ( Renaming the buttons allows my wife to know what button does what.) I'm even using it for 2 rooms ( living room and bedroom)to control a new VIZIO 32" lcd TV, Sony HDMI DVD player,Samusung DVR, Satellite with DVR , older JVC & Panasonic DVD players and a big screen Hitachi TV. It is very responsive, even better than the original remotes. I don't think you can beat it for the money.
When I get my 50" Plasma for the living room next year I'll probably upgrade and try the URC MX-700 for the livivng room equipment.
Customer Review: Over five years old and going strong
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had kids spilling juice and running their grubby little hands on this remote for years and it is still going strong. I bought this remote five years ago and have been able to use it on everything from an old 36" JVC tube TV and DVD player to a Samsung LCD TV and BluRay player. The "learn" function (remote can be "taught" codes from a source remote) is great, as are features such as volume/channel "punch" through. There are drawbacks - the lighting of buttons and labels in the dark using the remote's backlight function is hard to read, the remote doesn't remember state (e.g. whether a device is on or off), and the programmable macros are stuck with the non-user-friendly names of "M1, M2 and M3". And the remote is certainly not the sexiest one out there. However, for durability, ergonomics (nice big buttons, convenient to hold with one hand) and functionality, it's tough to beat.
Customer 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!