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Philips Prestigo SRU8015

The Philips Prestigo SRU8015 universal remote offers relatively easy setup and good control flexibility, but it's sabotaged by a poorly implemented scroll-wheel control.

Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, Projector, DVD/DVR/VCR, Audio system, Home control, Satellite or Cable, 33 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Battery level indicator

URC Digital R50

The URC Digital R50's successful combination of good ergonomics, solid design, and easy programmability makes it a good alternative to Logitech Harmony universal remotes.

Specs: Infrared, Audio/video components, TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable box, Satellite TV system, 49 ft, Learning, Programmable, Macro function

Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote ARRU449

The Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote works well once you've managed to set it up, but it cannot replace the easy-to-use experience with that of a Harmony remote.

Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, Projector, AV receiver, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, Upgradable, LCD display

Philips Prestigo SRU8010

Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up.

Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, DVD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, 23 ft, Learning

Monster Home Theater Controller 100

The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 universal remote arguably offers a superior design to competing models from Logitech and Harman Kardon, but it's comparatively pricey.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, Cable box, LD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, Plasma panel, PC multimedia, Satellite TV system, PIP function, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

One For All Kameleon 6 Hybrid

The affordable Kameleon 6 Hybrid will handle light home-theater duties, but advanced users will want to spend more to get more.

Specs: Infrared, Satellite TV system, Cable box, TV, DVD player, DVR, Learning, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Electro-luminescent touch display

Sony RM-NX7000

The LCD touch screen on Sony's Navitus provides tactile response, but it's a challenge for an amateur home A/V installer to program.

Specs: TV, DVR, VCR, AV System, CD player, CD changer, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Programmable, Macro function

Sony RM-AV3100

CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, MD player, DVD player, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Learning, On/off timer, Programmable, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Built-in clock, Multi-brand compatibility

Home Theater Master MX-700

The Home Theater Master MX-700 is a great PC-programmable universal remote with plenty of high-end features--and a price tag to match.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

RCA RCU1010

RCA's inexpensive RCU1010 touch-screen universal learning remote offers versatile control over your A/V system.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, CD player, DVD player, Audio system, Satellite TV system, Learning, Programmable multi button

Home Theater Master MX-800 RF

The MX-800 is a comprehensive universal remote with plenty of high-end features--and a price tag to match.

Specs: VCR, Satellite TV system, CD player / changer, Cable box, TV, DVD player, Digital player, Web TV system, Cassette deck, AV receiver, CD changer, CD player, TV and VCR, Amplifier

RCA RCU900

RCA's RCU900 learning remote offers a touch-screen LCD on the cheap--if you can live with its numerous design and control compromises.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, Satellite TV system, Learning, Sleep timer, PIP function, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function

PoGo Products VRC-400

PoGo's VRC-400 adds voice-command capability to an otherwise unremarkable universal remote.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, Cable box, DVD player, TV and VCR, Audio system, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Voice control, Back-lit buttons

Home Theater Master MX-500

The Home Theater Master MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DAT deck, Cable box, Camcorder, LD player, MD player, Projector, DVD player, AV Selector, AV receiver, Home control, Preamplifier, Cassette deck, Web TV system, CD player / changer, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

One For All Kameleon 8 URC 9960

The Kameleon has an innovative design but is hampered by a lack of customization options.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, AV System, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, Learning, Upgradable, PIP function, Programmable, Macro function, Home theater mode, Electro-luminescent touch display

Sony RM-AV3000 Integrated Remote Commander

The RM-AV3000 can control just about everything, but it's hampered by overcomplex programming and a nonergonomic design.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Radio, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, MD recorder, Home control, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Learning, On/off timer, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility

Universal Remote Control Home Theater Master SL-9000

Programming this remote can be intimidating for beginners, but the SL-9000 is a solid performer.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, Radio, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, AV Selector, Home control, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

RCA RCU810

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, AV receiver, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, Learning, Sleep timer, Programmable, Built-in clock, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Code search function, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable multi button

RCA RCR815 - universal remote control

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Satellite or Cable, Audio/video components, Learning, Programmable, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

Sony RM V40A - universal remote control

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DAT deck, CD player, Cable box, AV receiver, MD recorder, Cassette deck, Shelf audio system, Satellite TV system, Sleep timer, Glow buttons, Memory backup, Code search function, Multi-brand compatibility