Philips PMDVR8 8-Device DVR and Audio Specialty Universal Remote Control
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Features
• Easy to program and use
• Compatible with most home theater systems
• Ergonomic design with finger rest
• Extensive code library
• Permanent memeroy retention |
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Philips PMDVR8 8-Device DVR and Audio Specialty Universal Remote Control Customer Reviews
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I don't understand some of the complaints about this remote. All I can assume is that some of the other buyers didn't read the instructions. First, "punch through", the earlier remotes didn't have this feature. The new ones do. You can punch through the audio from any device to all other devices. Second, the three macros are somewhat limited but they serve their purpose. For example, I can switch from cable to DVD and back.
The construction is a little flimsy but there is a lifetime warranty. SAVE your receipt! Call Philips and they will replace it once. I'm pretty hard on the remote and use it a lot so I only get about a year or two before I call Philips. This means I have to buy a new one every two to four years. For 13 bucks, big deal.
When the last remote went I decided I wanted one of the killer remotes. I forget exactly which one but it cost about 200.It had an LCD screen, USB cable to the computer, web connect, all the goodies. Maybe I'm just used to the Philips but I HATED it! I never got it to work with as many devices as the Philips in spite of the web connection, it never felt comfortable in my hand and I returned it after a week or so.
As for the learning feature I never used it much but it always worked for me. If I really got into it I suppose there would be some keys that wouldn't transfer. But I've never seen any universal remote that would be 100% compatible with the remote that came with the device so I don't see this as a big negative.
As with any new device there is a learning curve but it's not too bad. If you want a good remote, cheap or not, this one can't be beat. 5 stars!
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Philips PMDVR8 8-Device DVR and Audio Specialty Universal Remote Control home electronics.