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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: A sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag make the Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote an excellent choice for Xbox 360 owners. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Game console, DVD player, AV receiver, TV, VCR, 12, Easy online set up, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons, Programmable

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 510 is a good PC-programmable universal remote, but you should opt for one of the two nearly identical Harmony models instead. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, VCR, Satellite TV system, Cable box, Projector, AV System, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, One-touch activity controls

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 7, Memory backup, 2 in x 1 in x 9.3 in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, Cable box, 15, Learning, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote works well once you've managed to set it up, but it cannot replace the easy-to-use experience with that of a Harmony remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Amplifier, CD player, Projector, AV receiver, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, Upgradable, LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The URC-300 combines the best attributes of hard buttons and an LCD touch screen into a superior universal remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, 15, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Touch panel, Macro function, Learning, 3 in x 1.3 in x 9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, Satellite or Cable, TV and VCR, DVD, Audio system, 18, Macro function, Learning, 2.1 in x 1.1 in x 8.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the RF-capable Logitech Harmony 890 does much of what the Monster Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 does for significantly less money, the Monster is the superior remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, DVD player, AV receiver, CD player, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: RCA's RCU900 learning remote offers a touch-screen LCD on the cheap--if you can live with its numerous design and control compromises. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, CD player, 8, Programmable, Sleep timer, Macro function, LCD backlight, PIP function, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, TV, VCR, DVR, 8, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Web-programmable Logitech Harmony 688 universal remote is a must-have home-theater accessory. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Radio, Home control, TV, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, Plasma panel, LCD display, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, Glow buttons, Learning, 2.3 in x 1.3 in x 8.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, VCR, 3, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Code saver function, Code search function, Volume control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, DVD player, Audio/video components, VCR, 5, Multi-brand compatibility, PIP function, Macro function, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, Satellite or Cable, DVD player, Audio system, TV, VCR, DVR, 8, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Macro function, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Programming this remote can be intimidating for beginners, but the SL-9000 is a solid performer. Read review

Specs: Programmable remote control, AV Selector, DVD player, Home control, Radio, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, CD player, LD player, 8, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, 2.5 in x 1.1 in x 8.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, AV receiver, Amplifier, VCR, DVD player, 4, Multi-brand compatibility, Code search function, Memory backup

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Audio system, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 5, Sleep timer, Code search function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, 2, Memory backup, Multi-brand compatibility

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Satellite or Cable, TV and VCR, DVD, 6, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Sleep timer, 1.9 in x 1 in x 8.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, VCR, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, 4, Code saver function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV and VCR, DVD, Satellite TV system

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite box, DVD player, DVR, VCR, Audio/video components, 325, Multi-brand compatibility

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Cable box, VCR, satellite receiver, 4, Sleep timer, Back-lit buttons, Code saver function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, 4, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Code search function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Blu-ray player, Home Theater System, Rechargeable, Wirelessly control HomeShare speakers, browse and play music, DLNA 1.5, Simple on-screen guided set up, Programmable, Learning, 6.3 in x 0.7 in x 3.7 in