Time for a new programmable remote…..
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I’ve got the MX-850 and it’s a great remote. However, it has the old serial cable interface. I’m looking at one of the new Universal MX remotes with USB interface because all my PC’s are now lacking serial, but noticed they have three of the little buggers available now and I really haven’t been keeping up on these things.
I know there is a huge Harmony fan base, but I prefer the PC configuration of the Universal MX series.
Is anyone up on the differences between the new MX remotes? I’m looking at the 810, 900 and 950.
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Re: Time for a new programmable remote…..
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Harmony remotes are also PC programmable through USB. I use the 520 (replaced by the 550) and it works great.
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Harmony!!! If you watched Chuck the other week, it's "The remote to rule them all." Though I may have misquoted that, I'm sure some LOTR guys will correct me...
I've used 659, 880, 688, and VERY old 700 series. All quite good, except the old one...
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I don't want to ruin the fun of buying something new, but you can buy a USB to serial conversion cable for around 15$
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Murph shoots...and SCORES!
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Murph is correct, Monoprice.com for $9 monoprice
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Harmony 880 is what I use and I have no complaints at all. They usually go on sale every three months or so, as well as the rest of the Harmony remotes.
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V2200 Main: Axiom m80 CC: Axiom VP150 Surround: Axiom QS8 Sub: SVS PC13-Ultra
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Might need a serial gender changer, too.
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I Really like my Pronto TSU7000 remote, Much more than any of the Universal remotes ive used. Its alot more flexible, attractive, and has a very nice color touchscreen. Only downside is the volume and channel buttons on the side are quite small. And unlike the TX1000 you can use it with one hand easily. I have read some bad reviews on them with people saying they break easily or something but so far so good for me.
Theres certainly nothing wrong with the MX900 though. I program about 3 of those things a week and we havent had any problems with them.
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I don't like the web interface on the Harmonies. I use a lot of macros. The MX series is complete PC compatable with no web cookie cutter aproach.
I'll have to look for adapters. I don't think a cable would work, but if they make an adapter that the serial side of the cable can plug into that would be way cool.
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