Logitech Harmony 1000 Remote Control Review

ajmatson - December 11, 2007
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Specifications:

FEATURES	BENEFITS
RF Wireless Operation	Controls components throughout the house, even through cabinets,walls and floors. No line of site needed to operate equipment. Remote provides 100 feet of range.
Color LCD Touch Sensitive Display	Touch sensitive for selecting operations. Vibrant color screen offers a customizable interface; images can be uploaded for background, slideshow or favorite channels.
One-Touch Activity Buttons	Send out sequence of commands to multiple components at onetime; with one touch, remote can send all commands needed to Watch HDTV, Listen to CDs, Watch DVD, Listen to Radio, etc.
HDTV Optimization	Automatically calls up correct aspect ratio and audio settings for HDTV, with toggle capability for picture and sound options.
DVR Control	Complete functionality for DVRs. Logical button layout and extensivecustomization capabilities unleash the full potential of any DVR.
Smart State Technology	This patented Logitech technology enables the remote to remember the operating status of any component at any time. This allows one touch switching between activities without having to turn on or adjustcomponents for different entertainment activities.
Recharging Station	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery means no more running out of batteries; attractive charging station provides a convenient locationwhere the whole family can find the remote.
Web-Based Wizard for Easy Setup and Customization	People simply tell the wizard the brand and model of the components they want to control. The wizard does all the programming and downloads information to the remote via the supplied USB cable.
Comprehensive Internet Database of Control Codes	Online database contains codes and characteristics for more than200,000 components from more than 5,000 manufacturers.
Help Button	If any component doesn’t respond properly at any given time, the simple Help button diagnoses the current state of the componentsand walks the user through the simple steps to correct everything.
Learning Ability	In addition to its huge database of command codes, the Harmony 1000 remote can learn any infrared (IR) command from any device.
Seven Days a Week Tech Support	E-mail and toll-free phone support: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. EST Saturdays and Sundays, noon – 6 p.m. EST Toll-Free Telephone: 1-866-291-1505

Features:

One-Touch Control: Choose the activity you want to do, not the component you want to turn on.
Up to 15 Components: Control video, audio, gaming—even lights and appliances.
Learning Port: Add favorite functions from an old remote just by pointing it at your Harmony.
3.5" Color Touch Screen: Navigate through all your options with ease.
Charging Station: Put your remote in its own home and forget about changing batteries.
Help Button: Confused? Let the Help Button figure it out for you. (No one else has one.)
Online Wizard: Plug into a USB port and walk right through initial setup or adding equipment.
Incredible Compatibility: From laser disc to Blu-Ray® disc, find your components in our 175,000-device database.
Free Support: Expect total customer satisfaction, whether you have a problem or just a question.