MarkRaby Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Best Buy's got a $40 MIR on it: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1087340385484&skuId=6731174&productCategoryId=cat08065&type=product I've got so many things that use different remotes -- Stereo, TV, DVD player, VCR. I keep looking back at it and wondering if it's really worth $200 (or even $160 AR) because that's a lot of money. But there's also the novelty of hooking your remote control to your computer and using the internet to program it. If anyone has anything to say about this (or similar) remotes, please do. Thanks. --Mark-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Buy it from Amazon for $129.99 shipped - no rebates needed: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000TNZDK RemoteCentral Review: http://www.remotecentral.com/sst659/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Mark, This is one awesome universal remote control. I highly recommend reading the review that Brad posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebirth Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I never seen a remote that cost $50. Luckily I have 2. 1 satellite tv remote that controls satellite receiver, vcr, and tv. And one stereo remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronos Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I never seen a remote that cost $50. Luckily I have 2. 1 satellite tv remote that controls satellite receiver, vcr, and tv. And one stereo remote.if you're just a basic user, get one of the 8 devices universal remote control and you can reduce your remote control to only one. they're usually free or some $5 after rebate at OfficeMax. BF is over, but they're usually on sale at OM about once every month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRaby Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hey Brad and Ross, thanks very much for your input! After reading that review, I am convinced that I need that remote. Our family does a lot of remote swapping and getting up to power on the DVD player, etc. In fact, our 5-year-old $5 TV remote just died, which is why I stumbled upon this amazing gadget. I've even had to throw out VCR's in the past just because I lost the remote. But I digress. However, I will need to get it from Best Buy as I am paying for a majority of it in Best Buy Bucks/Best Buy gift card. The $40 rebate makes it more bearable to buy it retail. Again, thanks for your feedback! --Mark-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Remember to pay for it using a premium credit card so you get an extra 1 year of extended warranty for FREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRaby Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hmm...I was going to pay cash. I get a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, right? If something goes wrong after that, I'll probably just get a new remote anyway. --Mark-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Yeah you should, also remember to use your Best Buy Reward Zone card to earn points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRaby Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Absolutely -- Having been a member for 14 months now, and earning $270 in reward certificates, I never forget to use my RZ card . --Mark-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razormoney Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Abe's of Maine has the remote for $114.99 and change.http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=hmsst659 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggavinmoss Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 My GF got me this for Christmas -- It's AWESOME. -geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Geoff, How long did the initial setup/configuration take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I have a similar model, and I must say that I love it. It is the first remote that I've ever had that actually controls everything. I will post more detail tonight about my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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