[mythtv-users] Remote Control Replacement

[Rob Davis]

On 2012-07-20 11:41, Brian Long wrote:
>> Hey, I got my Harmony One, applied the 550 setting against it and
>> it
>> worked perfectly.  (Except for the Menu button, which always
>> required
>> tweaking.)  My IR receiver just worked with it. Its a very nice
>> device.  Good weight and size. Responsive.  Good button feel.
>>  And I
>> only have to deal with the touch screen when I am switching
>> devices.
>> Thanks for the recommendations, everyone.
>
> Does Radio Shack make remotes any more?  I cannot find their branded
> remotes, but I have an older one which is giving me fits.  Some
> buttons I have to press extra hard to get them to transmit.  I
> believe Radio Shack sourced them from All-in-One?  Im looking for a
> remote less than $50 as Im not willing to spend $150-$200 on a
> Logitech Harmony.  :)
>
> /Brian/

Get one of the Logitech Cheapo ones, 200 or 300 (one does 3 devices, 
one 4).  You still use your PC to configure it, but it doesn't have the 
activities function in a higher priced remote.  However, you get all the 
database and learning facilities of the more expensive remotes.