Acoustic Research AARX15G

• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews
• My rating: 0 stars

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• 8 stars

  Good remote at a better price than Harmony

  by dizzygill on February 9, 2010

  Pros: Can handle up to 15 devices at a lower price than any equivalent Harmony device.

  Cons: Buttons are a little stiff, and some very small. Price feels a little high when not on sale.

  Summary: Purchased mine on special at Best Buy. Of course, the price is a major mitigating factor for any complaints, but there are still some minor ones worth mentioning.
  
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  Summary: Purchased mine on special at Best Buy. Of course, the price is a major mitigating factor for any complaints, but there are still some minor ones worth mentioning.
  
  With the many remote controls present in the typical household these days, universal remotes are a boon, but I feel the advanced ones like these are still a little over priced. If the various sellers could drop the prices, these would be a much easier sale to the general public that are not AV or tech enthusiasts.
  
  Probably the "biggest" issue of all is that some of the buttons are a bit too small for those with meaty fingers or poorer eye sight. Yes, those smae features can be duplicated in the on screen menus, but not without connecting the remote to the computer. And an internet connection is REQUIRED for the programming software to work.
  
  Another complaint is that you cannot edit activities (macros)on the remote. Those also require the programming software, a computer and an internet connection.
  
  But those considerations aside, it is a good universal, programmable remote. I do recommend it as a viable alternative to Harmony products, but like any advanced (complicated) device, be an informed buyer.

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• 10 stars

  Best Value For Features With Awesome Performance!

  by edwin010171 on February 2, 2010

  Pros: Good Software & fast programming, Customization, Large database for programming, Buttons are hard type design, Large Display is easy to read, design is sturdy & feels nice in hands, 15 Device Control, One Touch programming, Color Display, Price.

  Cons: RF operation and Rechargeable Batteries only available on more expensive unit.....other than those two things that's it : )

  Summary: I have a 10 year old Laserdisk DVD/LD player and it found the programming to operate it fully, I also could add numerous additional features or delete those that ...

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  Summary: I have a 10 year old Laserdisk DVD/LD player and it found the programming to operate it fully, I also could add numerous additional features or delete those that I don't use to fully customize the remote for my own personal use. I was skeptical prior to buying after reading the other posts, but am VERY glad I got this remote. The software is easy to use and fast, I even noticed that I needed to add a few forgotten functions and after 1 minute I had added 6 new ones and was ready to use again. The hard button design is so much better than the competitors remotes. The soft buttons the competitors use leave you second guessing if the command is being implemented. The remote feels very nice in your hands and also feels sturdy, I like this a lot. Most of the competitors remotes that have color screens cost an arm and a leg to own, I only paid $70 from a local retailer. The screen is big and easy to view when operating, even the tone of the sounds is helpful to let you know that certain buttons are being used, I like this too. Overall I am in heaven with this remote and when you consider the following:
  
  15 Device Programmable
  Color Screen (Large)
  Favorite Icon TV Channels
  Auto on Light
  Hard Button Design
  Audible Beep on main buttons
  Customization to your personal usage
  Large Database of programming code for operation of Devices
  Price compared to competitors for similar features
  
  This remote is the best value you can get for the above features, while not having to pay a lot like you would for similar competitors programmable remote controls.

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