[mythtv-users] Favorite Universal Remote? Buying Tips

[Paul.Buchanan at thomson.com]

On Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:36 PM, mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
wrote: 
> I see that Jarod recommends the Radio Shack 15-2116:
> http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/remotes.php
> 
> Anybody else have a favorite universal remote? CNET
> has a roundup here (updated 7/04):
> http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7900_7-5114325.html
> The two editor's picks are quite a bit more than the
> Radio Shack remote.
> 
> Any tips on selecting a universal remote? I'm just
> getting started and have just looked at the $10 ones
> at Circuit City (which looked like junk).
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> 

I'm also using the Radio Shack 15-2116.  It has enough logically laid out buttons and funtionality to do everything I wanted.  One nice thing about this remote is that it has JP1 capability.  JP1 is an interface on the remote that allows for remote programming and backup via a parallel port, Windows app and special cable.  You can get similar functionality in the really fancy remotes, but IMHO, its not worth the price premium.  Plus, the 15-2116 doesn't scare away the wife =)

Paul