Logitech Harmony 550

Pros: - backlight. - supports many devices - PVR support

Cons: device power up required [dealbreaker] Buttons stick non-obvious button names when programming

The Bottom Line: I wish I'd not bought it. It is close to what I wanted but is now a $80 experiment-gone-wrong. Perhaps Logitech will update the software and firmware...I can only hope.

Review: I loved the features and near-universal device support and have been an enthusiastic user, having spent ~6 hours fine tuning the thing. I've finally had to admit that it's a bust.

There are a couple of design flaws that, IMO, are fatal...

Pros: fully customizable, activities function is great

Cons: time lag when punching buttons, design of buttons inconsistent

Review: I like this remote a lot. The Activities function is by far the best feature of this remote - it lets you push 2 buttons to perform several functions at once. Even my mother in-law would find it easy to turn on the TV, switch it to the right input,...

Pros: Easy for guests to pick up and use right away.

Cons: No way to lock buttons.

The Bottom Line: This remote takes all of the guesswork out of your entertainment system. It easily takes care of all of your devices, inputs, and settings so that you can relax.

Review: I love going out to a quiet dinner alone with my husband, but I dread receiving a phone call during the appetizers from a frustrated babysitter asking us to please explain how to change the TV input in order to watch a DVD. It is simply thrilling to...