big ass TVs need big azz remotes...

JV · #1 12-19-2005, 10:53 PM

I have all Sony at the crib(TV, Receiver, DirecTV Receiver&TiVo combo, VCR)-even all 3 'puters are Sony. I like it, there's a good name on those products and I've always had great customer service from Sony. It also doesn't make me feel guilty when I buy it, cause it's not SUPER expensive, IMHO, more like plain old expensive, and that I can manage.

All the recent banter about the LCD/Plasma thing got me itching to get "One Remote To Rule Them All" instead of cycling back and forth between the TiVo and DVD remote, so I picked this up off the net for $119:

It's the Sony RMAX 4000. Nice little piece of metal and plastic. It's got the blue backlit touch screen LCD and it's PC programmable with software and USB included.

UPS brought it today, and I haven't had much time to fool with it, but I did get it programmed for my Lutron dimmer switches, which is nice

Any of youse guys workin' with anything like this on your home setups? Anyone got any pros or cons on use or setup?

JV

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Rob_ · #2 12-19-2005, 11:33 PM

JV,

No complaints about mine. I love it!

Rob_

4.6is Ryder · #3 12-19-2005, 11:40 PM

JV, make sure you set up the macros. The remote will do the rest....Phil

JV · #4 12-19-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.6is Ryder

JV, make sure you set up the macros. The remote will do the rest....Phil

Yeah, Phil, been reading on those tonight at work- doesn't seem like such a bad investment of time because once it's done, it's done. Probably end up staying up all night messing with the darn thing. The light control is cool as a fan, can't wait to see what I can do with the A/V equip.

JV

4.6is Ryder · #5 12-19-2005, 11:51 PM

I believe that it will also work any remote control ceiling fans as well. This remote is a lot easier to program when you compare it to the pronto and the many others on the market....Phil

Thunder22 · #6 12-20-2005, 12:01 AM

I have the same one... works great.

breytonX5 · #7 12-20-2005, 12:10 AM

This is what I use...Logitech harmony 880. There's nothing it can't program.

Thunder22 · #8 12-20-2005, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by breytonX5

This is what I use...Logitech harmony 880. There's nothing it can't program.

Is there a "girlfriend mute" button on it? if you say yes i'm buying one right now.

JV · #9 12-20-2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gresch

Is there a "girlfriend mute" button on it? if you say yes i'm buying one right now.

ekaz · #10 12-20-2005, 12:32 AM

I have the 880 as well and it's one hell of a remote. Easier to program too in my opinion. As for the Sony, I've had one of those too and it worked great. Fans, lights, air conditoner, A/V equipment, it controlled everything. If someone is looking for one of those Sony's...send me a PM.

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