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Manufacturer: One For All Part number: URC-9960
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- The Kameleon has an innovative design but is hampered by a lack of customization options.
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CNET editors' review
One For All Kameleon 8 URC 9960 price range: $139.99
- Reviewed by: Stewart Wolpin
- Reviewed on: 12/04/2003
- Released on: 06/30/2003
The good: Unique, stylish design; activity-based control; easy-to-read electroluminescent pad; automatic activation; built-in modem enables updates via telephone.
The bad: No way to create custom buttons or labels; short battery life; turns off automatically.
The bottom line: The Kameleon has an innovative design but is hampered by a lack of customization options.
Editor's note: We have changed the rating in this review to reflect recent changes in our rating scale. Click here to find out more.
No other universal remote looks or acts like the Kameleon 8 URC-9960 from One For All. Before you activate the silver-framed unit, its blank interface of blue gel is a mystery. But when you pick up the control, it automatically turns on, and milky icons, numbers, and function labels appear, seeming to rise from the pad's depths and float just under its surface.
Arrayed at the top of the display are eight device icons. Pressing one of them calls up its particular control buttons, sometimes on several "pages." The bright, white-on-blue presentation is easily visible in the dark but fades a bit when the lights are on. And after seven seconds of inactivity, the pad shuts down and turns solid blue again; you have to shake it to reawaken it.
Like most universal remotes, the Kameleon can either learn commands from other remotes or operate according to the programming codes listed in its manual. Additionally, thanks to its built-in acoustic modem, the control can download new device codes while you're on the phone with tech support; all you have to do is hold the unit to your receiver. A punch-through feature creates universal volume adjustment and channel selection. A bit of animation lets you know when the Kameleon has carried out your orders.
The Kameleon doesn't provide button customization. You can remap unused keys, but all the labels are unalterable, so you have to remember where you put your commands. Furthermore, the absence of real buttons means you can't feel your way to what you want.
The Kameleon's IR dispersal is not as wide as that of other remotes, so system on/off macros may be problematic. Also, the unit seemed to turn on whenever we walked by it. After just two weeks, we had to replace the four AAA batteries.
The Kameleon looks great and has a growing number of fans, but we'd settle for a less attractive remote with more flexibility.
User reviews
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Latest Model Improves User Concerns..
Pros: * Very Stylish and "sexy" * Very Versatile * Only a small number of buttons are reserved as non-trainable. For devices such as your receiver, I simply did and IR-to-IR leaning on the number buttons for my special features. * The updated model (URC-9960B0
Cons: Only "con" is battery life can be drastically shortened with the sensitive auto-on feature because the remote will turn on basically without you doing anything. This has been cured by allowing the auto-on feature to be disabled. Still would recommend AA
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I like junk?
by Calin666 on August 27, 2006
Pros: Controls a lot of things. Looks neat, makes little kids go "OHHHH AHHHHH".
Cons: Eats batteries like crazy, the turn on sensativity is WAY to high, batteries don't allways fit properly.
Summary: This things SUCKS. When I bought it, it hadn't been on the market for long, and cost me almost $100. When I got it home, the batteries didn't ...
Summary: This things SUCKS. When I bought it, it hadn't been on the market for long, and cost me almost $100. When I got it home, the batteries didn't want to really fit very well, but I got it working fine. It was reasonably easy to program, and set up. How ever, it didn't want to control my DVD player very well. I also notice that the sensativity settings of the remote for the auto-turn on for the copntrols, is WAY to sensative, and eats batteries like crazy. The batteries not fitting properly was a continious problem, and got worse. After about 6 months, something happened at the battery teminals, causing a short, that actually fried, MELTED, the plastic, making the remote worthless. It never really worked right from day 1. Cheap, piece of plastic crap. DO NOT BUY!!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Cool idea, great looking, but a DOG!
Pros: *Sleek. *Controls several devices. *Easy to use in low light.
Cons: *CHOMPS through batteries! *Constantly flashes on/off. *Tech support told me to put padding under it, store it in a drawer and treat it like a piece of fine china to keep it from turning on/off.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Add another useless remote to your collection!
by monkeymcmonkerson on May 2, 2006
Pros: Can be used for hand-to-hand combat
Cons: No custom labels, power hog, big and ugly, complicated
Summary: This is the WORST remote ever. Used it for a week, then went back to the six it was meant to replace and ordered a Harmony for $50. I don'...
Summary: This is the WORST remote ever. Used it for a week, then went back to the six it was meant to replace and ordered a Harmony for $50. I don't know where to begin with the Kameleon. It is huge and cumbersome. The futuristic looking top loses its coolness after 3 minutes, and then you realize that with no raised buttons, you have to look at it to operate it. And you'll need both hands, because if its size. It lacks buttons you will need, so you'll make up for it by programming it so dedicated keys are used for something else (e.g. "up" = change to analog audio signal in the Video 1 setup). By the time you are done, it will be more complicated to explain to friends and family than the original six-remote setup was. And the batteries will be dead by then also.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good remote, but beware.
by Tek720 on April 7, 2006
Pros: Excellent customer support, good documentation, good design, learning feature
Cons: Poor Quality, Motion Sensor is to sensitive, cannot customize button layout
Summary: This is a good remote, but it is not without problems. I had the URC-9906B01 model, which is the newest version of this remote. It allows you shut off the ...
Summary: This is a good remote, but it is not without problems. I had the URC-9906B01 model, which is the newest version of this remote. It allows you shut off the motion sensor that turns the remote on and off upon detecting motion. The biggest problem with this feature is that the sensor is HYPER sensitive. If you as much as breath on the remote it turns on. That of course zaps your batteries.
This remote has a great feel. The metal frame and rubber like bottom make you want to hold it. The backlight is strong and the animations on the display keep things interesting.
I had to return the remote twice and finally gave up on it all together. My first one had a sticky right arrow key. This remote does not have real raised buttons, but it still has button sensors under the display (that feel like buttons when you press them). I returned the remote for a second one. The second one was built incorrectly. The entire keypad was off center. Basically, everything was pushed to the right. I have returned the remote and ordered a SIMA SUR-35 to replace it. I had originally purchased this remote to replace my old LCD SIMA SUR-20. I liked the remote, but the build quality ruined it for me. Ignoring the poor build quality of my first two remotes, I would recommend this remote for any person looking for a good universal remote.
Give this remote a try, but hold on to your recipe for a prompt return if problems develop.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not worth the price
by 1JohnM on April 12, 2005
Pros: easy to set up
Cons: has to be reset often
Summary: After having this remote for over a year I am sorry that I wasted my money. The remote is very easy to set up and use but, it goes on ...
Summary: After having this remote for over a year I am sorry that I wasted my money. The remote is very easy to set up and use but, it goes on and off very easy. All you need to do is move near the thing and it will turn on. Other times it just will not communicate with with my cable box. I returned my first because I thought it was broken. The second acts just like the first.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Battery eating piece of JUNK
Pros: Color of display and button locations.
Cons: Batteries.... can't keep enough around. Emailed customer service about it... they don't care. Would not replace it or give money back. Went through three of these because the first two had button problems.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fixing the con
Pros: Ok if you get this remote you will love everything about accept the battery life. But I found a link (If you aren't afraid of a little solder removal)that will finally take the Con and make it a Pro. Here it is: http://www.remotecentral.com/ cgi-bin/mboar
Cons: No longer :)
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't Even Consider This Remote
Pros: Uh, I guess it does control things.
Cons: Where do I begin? You have to hold down the program button so hard you feel as if you might sprain your finger. The shake it to wake it is so sensitive that the lights come on when you walk by the coffee table. Setting up the macros is such pain and takes
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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There's is a solution! Hope this will help a few.
Pros: Easy to use, look great, isn't overloaded with features for those who don't need a pronto.
Cons: Yes it eats batteries because it is too senisitive but there's is a way to fix that! (the unit must be opened...): http://www.remotecentral.com/ cgi-bin/mboard/rc-one4all/thre ad.cgi?keywords=2705&highl ight=kameleonbatteryopen
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: One For All
- Part number: URC-9960
- Description: The easiest remote you'll ever use... ONE FOR ALL Kameleon is a revolutionary 8-device universal remote control with an electro-luminescent touch display panel featuring dynamic screens and icons that illuminate only the keys for the device in use.
General
- Device Type Universal remote control
Remote Control
- Connectivity Technology Infrared
- Supported Device Qty 8
- Supported Devices TV, VCR, AV System, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system
- Input Device Touch screen
- Features Learning, Upgradable, PIP function, Programmable, Macro function, Home theater mode, Electro-luminescent touch display
- Display None.
Power
- Battery 4 x Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.oneforall.com/
- Address:
1864 Enterprise Pkwy., Twinsburg, OH - Phone: 216-963-6966
- Fax: 216-963-7881
