Has anyone used the $200 internet-programmable remote?

[MarkRaby]

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--

[Brad]

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

[RossMAN]

Mark,

 

This is one awesome universal remote control. I highly recommend reading the review that Brad posted.

[Rebirth]

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.

[cronos]

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.

[MarkRaby]

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--

[RossMAN]

Remember to pay for it using a premium credit card so you get an extra 1 year of extended warranty for FREE!

[MarkRaby]

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--

[RossMAN]

Yeah you should, also remember to use your Best Buy Reward Zone card to earn points!

[MarkRaby]

Absolutely -- Having been a member for 14 months now, and earning $270 in reward certificates, I never forget to use my RZ card .

 

--Mark--

[razormoney]

Abe's of Maine has the remote for $114.99 and change.

http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=hmsst659

 

Mike

[ggavinmoss]

My GF got me this for Christmas -- It's AWESOME.

 

-geoff

[RossMAN]

Geoff,

 

How long did the initial setup/configuration take?

[Scott]

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.