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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 185 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV receiver, Projector, Game console, Cable box, TV, Amplifier, DVD player, Blu-ray player, VCR, Satellite TV system, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, Learning, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The URC Digital R50's successful combination of good ergonomics, solid design, and easy programmability makes it a good alternative to Logitech Harmony universal remotes. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable box, Satellite TV system, 18, Programmable, Macro function, Learning, 2.3 in x 1.1 in x 8.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 270 reviews

The Bottom Line: Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Audio system, TV, LCD display, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, Glow buttons, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV and VCR, DVD, 8, Learning, LED indicator, Memory backup, Macro function, 2 in x 1 in x 9.3 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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Audio/video components, CD player, Audio system, VCR, Satellite TV system, TV, 18, Learning, Programmable, Back-lit buttons, LCD display, Macro function, Memory backup, LCD backlight, 2.2 in x 1.3 in x 8 in

• 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: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, AV System, AV receiver, Amplifier, Audio/video components, Blu-ray player, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, Game console, Home Theater System, Projector, Satellite box, TV, VCR, 255, Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, Customizable LCD Screen, Macro function, Rechargeable, Touch panel, Programmable, Number pad access on touch screen, Guided online setup, 7.2 in x 4.8 in x 1.2 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, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite box, Audio/video components, 10, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, Favorite channel keys, Customizable LCD Screen, 2.5 in x 8.7 in x 1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: RCA's inexpensive RCU1010 touch-screen universal learning remote offers versatile control over your A/V system. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, CD player, Satellite TV system, Audio system, TV, VCR, Programmable multi button, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, Game console, DVD player, Radio, TV, VCR, PC multimedia, CD player, 40, LCD display, Programmable, Macro function, LCD backlight, Learning, 2.2 in x 8 in x 1.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, DVR, Amplifier, CD player, 8, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, PIP function, Volume control, Learning, 2.1 in x 1.1 in x 8.7 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, Audio/video components, Macro function, Learning, 2.2 in x 1.2 in x 8.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 158 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Radio, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, TV, Plasma panel, Learning, LCD display, Built-in speaker, Memory backup, Glow buttons, 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: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Radio, Home control, TV, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, Plasma panel, LCD display, Programmable, Memory backup, LCD backlight, Back-lit buttons, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, DVD player, Audio/video components, Satellite box, 7, Macro function, Learning, Back-lit buttons, Favorite channel keys, Color-coded buttons, 2.2 in x 8.7 in x 1.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, CD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, MD player, TV, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, 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: 7.0 (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: 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, Radio, Audio system, TV, CD player, 20, LCD display, Programmable, Macro function, LCD backlight, Learning, 3 in x 9 in x 1.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, DVD player, Cable box, LCD TV, TV, VCR, Amplifier, Personal computer, Plasma panel, CD player, 24, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Macro function, Volume control, Battery level indicator, Learning

• 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