You can get the MX-850 from HiDef Lifestyles for $180 that includes shipping and the base to use RF is another $130. Even if you wouldn't prefer the MX-850 they have alot of good deals on remotes and customer service is excellent.

I just got an MX-850 on Monday of this week and all I can say is WOW!! After stumbling a little bit with the software initally, I have discoverd that it is very easy to program especially when you are doing macros. Also the learning step is very easy. You can't go wrong.

Just make sure they are on the Authorized Dealer list with URC, or you will not get your software to program your remote!

Thank you all for the information.

I like the palette style of the Harmony 1000. The Logitech web site claims one-touch accessibility. However, whenever I need to access the 990's menu, I have to switch between the HDMI and Video1 input of my display and then back again, when I want to watch a program or DVD. Can the Harmony 1000 accommodate this need, does anyone know?

thanks,

John

I have the 890. The programing is pretty straight foward and the 1000 should be able to do what you want.

I don't use the video switching of the 990 and have my Harmony set up to change the TV's video inputs as to what I'm using as a source. jim

I use the 880 & programmed a button to do just that. Push that button & my panny switches to svid & automatically brings up the 990 menu. Press HDMI1 & i'm back to that source. Can't imagine the 1000 being any harder. Heck, there may even be a better method than mine, i'm no expert.

Hullguy and Arky,

thanks for your responses. I may get one of these.

Again, thanks.

John

They are an authorized dealer. I got the software with the remote and it works great.

I don't use the 990 either for video switching and have my MX-850 set up to do the same thing.