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Universal Remote suggestions

Any suggestions for a universal, learning remote? I've been looking into the Philips Prontos, the Marantz RC5200 and RC9200 and the Sonys, but have read and heard conflicting reviews on all of these.

I'm tired of having so many remotes sitting about (and getting misplaced). While almost every remote I have claims to be "Universal," there are no codes for my EAD processor or Arcam DVD, so it's time to get a good learning remote. Any suggestions?
jason321
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jond
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Not to hijack the thread but can any of these remotes control specialized function, i.e. looking up programs on digital cable and stuff like that. I briefly had a Marantz but it couldn't learn those funcitons so I ditched it. If there is something that truly does it all I'm interested. Thanks.
hifidreams
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The best place I have found for remote info is www.remotecentral.com
consttraveler
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I have yet to find a function that my Philips Pronto Pro can not learn (with the exception of flipping the LP's and putting a CD in the transport:~).

From my chair I operate both my HT gear (including Digital Cable Box, TV, Receiver, etc.) and my two channel on the other end of the room.
mfkeleher
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I've been using a Universal Remote Control, Inc. Programmed and Learning controller from Audio Advisor for over 3 years. It has a wide selection of preprogrammed settings, and can learn anything else including a few multi command keys. Excellent battery life, logical key setups for pre programmed keys. Easy to use. Nice fit in one hand. Right now it does my TV, DTV, VCR, DVD, Tuner CDP and Integrated Amp and I'm still not using all available devices. I am pleased with the value for $119.
tvad
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The Pronto can be programmed to duplicate any function on any remote...including looking up programs on digital cable. I have mine programmed to turn on my amp, tv, dvd player, vcr and cable box and it's been programmed to perform specific macros like "Watch HBO" in which by pressing one button it turns on all the components and sets them to the proper playback settings, i.e. Dolby ProLogic setting on the amp, "Movie" setting on my Sony WEGA TV, proper cable channel on the cable box, etc. Then I have another macro labelled "HBO Off" in which all the boxes are returned to their default settings and turned off. Cool. I, like Slipknot1, use it in conjuction with a Niles repeater system to control two separate systems in two different rooms in my house. Cooler still. I'm doing this all with an original Pronto 1000 and see no need to upgrade. These can be had used for $100 or less.
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