Manage up to 8 of your home theater electronics devices with this Logitech Harmony 700 915-000162 universal remote, which features a brilliant color command screen for easy navigation. One-touch activity buttons simplify device selection.
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I've had Logitech's Harmony 670 model for years and love it. Easy to set-up, easier to use and has performed flawlessly until recently. It has survived multiple drops from my family and I'm certain the last has sealed it's fate... it still works but is no longer 'visible' to my computer and therefore I cannot update it to some new equipment.
This model uses the same great program to set-up and I like the addition of the 4 colored buttons that are assignable to nearly any function.
My only gripes for the 700 are:
1. The activity buttons at the top are not illuminated like the rest of the buttons beneath.
2. The favorite channel function is limited to 23 channels. I understand that it's intended for favorites, but in a house with 2 adults and 3 children 23 channels get gobbled-up pretty quickly.
3. This model uses a unique USB connection to charge the included rechargable batteries (Eneloop AA's) and to connect for programming. I have some concern about the long-term durability of this connection when used regularly to charge the batteries.
What's great about it: Love the thin, ergonomic feel