Remote Control Recommendations?

[CurtEgerer]

I need a universal remote for my TV/Cable Box/DVD/Surround Sound. Currently, I use 4 remotes and it is a major PITA. I've heard of a remote that downloads the proper codes for the components off the net (via a USB or firewire cable, I assume) and is a no-brainer. I need a no-brainer type device!

I tried a high-end universal remote from Best Buy (I think it was about $150+) about a year ago and couldn't get it to work! It wouldn't recognize a couple of my components.

Thanks!

[89911]

I think its a no brainer. The Logitech Harmony has been all I have ever needed. I got mine at Amazon a year ago and it is so simple my 8 yo daughter can turn on the TV, Cable Box, Receiver, and be watching HD programming with Dolby surround in 10 seconds. The key to the remote is the USB connection and the ability to upgrade or change your components and still be able to utilize almost 100% of the remotes ability to change the settings of independants components. The nice thing is that I haven't even had to mess with it over the past 6 months. I'm not sure what models are out there, but get the ones that have built in rechargability.

I just checked and they still sell the same model I have at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Control/dp/B00093IIRA

At Circuit City, you will pay $250 for the same thing.

[CurtEgerer]

That looks like exactly what I need. Thanks.