LCD Screen Programmable Remote question

[Ext User(mindesign)]

Hi again all

Am wondering how good the latest offering of Chinese LCD touchscreen remotes
are...... have seen numerous offerings on eBay but it's all a bit
onfusing - I have owned various ones several years ago and while all had
their benefits, each had its limitations for example, they wouldn't learn
one of my TV's codes etc.

Am just wondering if there is a remote out there - even a brand name I
guess - that can do the following:

Large screen size - more like a 5 inch screen than a large mobile phone
screen
Learn practically every basic function from up to 8 devices
change icons on the touch screen to suit the piece of equipment
have downloadable software/firmware upgrades
allow icons to be imported via PC etc.
fully support renaming of controls
built in rechargeable battery
..... or if regular batteries, doesn't die after 3 weeks like the old Sony
one I had

I am sure I could come up with other needs but this would be a good start

:)))


any info gratefully received

Steve

[Ext User(mindesign)]

just looking around, it does seem that the Sony RM-AX4000 remote will do
much of what I need. Don't think it's available in Oz, unless it is marketed
under a different number here.

Steve


"mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
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> Hi again all
>
> Am wondering how good the latest offering of Chinese LCD touchscreen
> remotes are...... have seen numerous offerings on eBay but it's all a bit
> onfusing - I have owned various ones several years ago and while all had
> their benefits, each had its limitations for example, they wouldn't learn
> one of my TV's codes etc.
>
> Am just wondering if there is a remote out there - even a brand name I
> guess - that can do the following:
>
> Large screen size - more like a 5 inch screen than a large mobile phone
> screen
> Learn practically every basic function from up to 8 devices
> change icons on the touch screen to suit the piece of equipment
> have downloadable software/firmware upgrades
> allow icons to be imported via PC etc.
> fully support renaming of controls
> built in rechargeable battery
> .... or if regular batteries, doesn't die after 3 weeks like the old Sony
> one I had
>
> I am sure I could come up with other needs but this would be a good start
>
> :)))
>
>
> any info gratefully received
>
> Steve
>

[Ext User(Fraser Johnston)]

"mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
news:LxSyg.5652$b6.116450@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> Hi again all
>
> Am wondering how good the latest offering of Chinese LCD touchscreen remotes
> are...... have seen numerous offerings on eBay but it's all a bit onfusing -
> I have owned various ones several years ago and while all had their benefits,
> each had its limitations for example, they wouldn't learn one of my TV's codes
> etc.
>
> Am just wondering if there is a remote out there - even a brand name I guess -
> that can do the following:
>
> Large screen size - more like a 5 inch screen than a large mobile phone screen
> Learn practically every basic function from up to 8 devices
> change icons on the touch screen to suit the piece of equipment
> have downloadable software/firmware upgrades
> allow icons to be imported via PC etc.
> fully support renaming of controls
> built in rechargeable battery
> .... or if regular batteries, doesn't die after 3 weeks like the old Sony one
> I had
>
> I am sure I could come up with other needs but this would be a good start
>
> :)))
>
>
> any info gratefully received

Get a harmony. They are great.

Fraser

[Ext User(Home Theatre Guy)]

If you want to be anoyed beyound belive with their stupid ONLINE
programming shit.


On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:42:20 +0800, "Fraser Johnston"
<fraser@jcis.com.au> wrote:

>
>"mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
>news:LxSyg.5652$b6.116450@nasal.pacific.net.au...
>> Hi again all
>>
>> Am wondering how good the latest offering of Chinese LCD touchscreen remotes
>> are...... have seen numerous offerings on eBay but it's all a bit onfusing -
>> I have owned various ones several years ago and while all had their benefits,
>> each had its limitations for example, they wouldn't learn one of my TV's codes
>> etc.
>>
>> Am just wondering if there is a remote out there - even a brand name I guess -
>> that can do the following:
>>
>> Large screen size - more like a 5 inch screen than a large mobile phone screen
>> Learn practically every basic function from up to 8 devices
>> change icons on the touch screen to suit the piece of equipment
>> have downloadable software/firmware upgrades
>> allow icons to be imported via PC etc.
>> fully support renaming of controls
>> built in rechargeable battery
>> .... or if regular batteries, doesn't die after 3 weeks like the old Sony one
>> I had
>>
>> I am sure I could come up with other needs but this would be a good start
>>
>> :)))
>>
>>
>> any info gratefully received
>
>Get a harmony. They are great.
>
>Fraser
>

[Ext User(mindesign)]

thanks - model number? Price?


"Fraser Johnston" <fraser@jcis.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
> news:LxSyg.5652$b6.116450@nasal.pacific.net.au...
>> Hi again all
>>
>> Am wondering how good the latest offering of Chinese LCD touchscreen
>> remotes are...... have seen numerous offerings on eBay but it's all a bit
>> onfusing - I have owned various ones several years ago and while all had
>> their benefits, each had its limitations for example, they wouldn't learn
>> one of my TV's codes etc.
>>
>> Am just wondering if there is a remote out there - even a brand name I
>> guess - that can do the following:
>>
>> Large screen size - more like a 5 inch screen than a large mobile phone
>> screen
>> Learn practically every basic function from up to 8 devices
>> change icons on the touch screen to suit the piece of equipment
>> have downloadable software/firmware upgrades
>> allow icons to be imported via PC etc.
>> fully support renaming of controls
>> built in rechargeable battery
>> .... or if regular batteries, doesn't die after 3 weeks like the old Sony
>> one I had
>>
>> I am sure I could come up with other needs but this would be a good start
>>
>> :)))
>>
>>
>> any info gratefully received
>
> Get a harmony. They are great.
>
> Fraser
>

[Ext User(Fraser Johnston)]

"mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
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> thanks - model number? Price?

2 models depending on if you want a colour lcd.
$179 for the blue lcd.
$295 for the colour.

Prices from Harris Technology.

Fraser

[Ext User(Michael)]

A Pronto does all you require. http://www.remotecentral.com/ is a good
resource.

"mindesign" <seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM@consultant.com> wrote in message
news:LxSyg.5652$b6.116450@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> Am just wondering if there is a remote out there - even a brand name I
> guess - that can do the following:
>
> Large screen size - more like a 5 inch screen than a large mobile phone
> screen
> Learn practically every basic function from up to 8 devices
> change icons on the touch screen to suit the piece of equipment
> have downloadable software/firmware upgrades
> allow icons to be imported via PC etc.
> fully support renaming of controls
> built in rechargeable battery
> .... or if regular batteries, doesn't die after 3 weeks like the old Sony
> one I had