#57835 - 02/17/06 06:48 PM
Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 01/31/06
Posts: 20
Loc: Southeast Texas
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I'm considering a new remote and the mx-700 seems to be well liked.Are their different models out there that you use and like?I only need something to control 5 pieces of av equipment so it's a small job for the remote to handle.The stock 990 remote works all but my sony projector.
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#57836 - 02/17/06 06:52 PM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 12/05/05
Posts: 240
Loc: The Northcoast
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Like several other posters here I have the MX-700. I had an MX-500 for several years before upgrading to the MX-700 and for the money may it be the best investment I have made to my system.
Easy to program thru your PC and controls everything. I even have it set to remote control my iPod when it is hooked up to my sytem and also a Squeezebox 3.
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#57837 - 02/17/06 07:49 PM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 12/07/05
Posts: 21
Loc: IL
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I will be using Philips Pronto TSU 3000 with my 990. It can have a huge learning curve, but I like them and find them easy to program. I have been using Pronto remotes since TSU 1000 days. There is tons of stuff available on the remotecentral.com site for base layouts and codes.
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#57838 - 02/17/06 08:09 PM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/03/06
Posts: 117
Loc: Mass
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I went from a Pronto TSU2000 to a Harmony 880. I liked the funcionality of the Pronto better, but the Harmony is definitely more ergonomic, and does everything I need it to do.
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#57840 - 02/17/06 09:31 PM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Desperado
Registered: 09/12/05
Posts: 619
Loc: El Cajon, California
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My family really likes the Harmony 880. My goal was to find a "friendly" remote that the entire family would feel comfortable using. The Activities functions of the 880 met that goal. I found the web based programming a little odd at first but a little practice fixed that. I'd recommend the Harmony 880 for use with the 990.
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#57841 - 02/17/06 10:41 PM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 09/16/05
Posts: 36
Loc: Iowa 52732
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I second the 880 . Very family friendly . It makes the entire system easy to use even when I'm away. Nothing more frustrating than the wife complaining about not being able to control the system . Makes buying more gear that much easier
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#57842 - 02/17/06 11:28 PM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/13/05
Posts: 79
Loc: Champaign, IL
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I use an 880. It seemed quriky at first but after isntalling the latest software it was a breeze. I find it easy and my family can use it too (not necessarily a plus!).
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#57843 - 02/18/06 02:56 AM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/06/06
Posts: 53
Loc: So Cal
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The 880 is ready for a test run, just got it. Hoping it will allow for a retirement of about 7 other remotes. And perhaps my wife will feel like using the stuff. But won't hold my breath, she's the one who wonders what was wrong with the RCA 27" tube...
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#57844 - 02/18/06 08:21 AM
Re: Which aftermarket Remote are you using on the 990
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Gunslinger
Registered: 04/19/05
Posts: 81
Loc: Chicago,IL
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MX-850 - couldn't be happier with it.
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