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Harmony Remote Control

I was all set to pick up a Harmony 880 remote to simplify my HT system, but read a whole lot of negative reviews. Comments like cheap construction, faulty connection to the docking station and tiny buttons scared me away. For those of you who have this or another HT remote, can you share your experiences? Are these complaints nit picking or for real? Is there a remote out there that is better?
tonyp54

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tvad
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I'm with you, Tonyp54. I have read similar reports about several Logitech Harmony remotes. The batteries in my Phillips Pronto 1000 recently took a dump and I lost all my programming, including rather complex macros. It was a PITA to program. Reports of universal remotes that require "a little work" and troubleshooting to get up and running turn me off.

I'd love to find a universal remote that my wife and mother can easily operate, and that programs easily.

Anyone own one?
tvad
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It only took me about 20 minutes to "program" it for the HT rig. I've owned it since it was first released and it's worked like a charm.

Please explain "program". Did you use a Macintosh or PC, or neither?
tvad
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Thank you Prpixel and Leedistad.
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