Logitech Remote 659
Unlike universal remotes of the past that take hours to set up and program the Harmony 659 connects to your Tablet PC (or any other computer) with an included USB cable and is set up over the internet.I started with a list of the make and model numbers of the devices I wanted to control with the Logitech remote÷ 659 and It took less than 20 minutes from the time I connected the remote to the computer to enter the information for my devices and set up the activities associated with them.
Activities are logical, intuitive and efficient. Imagine the typical steps needed to watch a DVD movie: power everything on, change the television input and screen mode, set audio input and decoding format, dim the lights, then finally start the movie playing. On a typical remote you"d need to jump around to 3 or 4 devices before the task is completed. But with an activity-based remote, you"d simply press the "Watch a Movie" button, sit back, and relax.
Many existing remotes capable of macros and learning infrared codes can be manually programmed to operate more or less as an activity-oriented control, but there"s only one remote control product line that has officially adopted the concept and really run with it: Intrigue Technologies" Harmony. And, to ensure that using the Harmony is a truly memorable experience, Intrigue has also integrated an assortment of extra gadgets such as "Smart State Technology" and a television program guide.